2025 Induction into Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. Founded in 1776 at the College of William & Mary, it recognizes outstanding performance in the liberal arts and sciences and derives its name from the Greek phrase Philosophia Biou Kybernetes: “Love of wisdom is the guide of life.” Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a rare honor, and academics and employers recognize it as a mark of intellectual breadth and exceptional academic performance.
2025 Inductee: Carter Wallace
MMG Outstanding Research Awards
Nicole J. Ferland Award
This award, in honor of Nicole Ferland, an exemplary 2011 Microbiology and Molecular Genetics graduate, is given to a sophomore or junior majoring in Microbiology or Molecular Genetics for summer research or internship opportunities that enhance his/her undergraduate degree program and help prepare him/her for advanced degree study.
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Alexander Kende Academic Merit Award
This award recognizes an outstanding CALS junior with a demonstrated interest in medicine or biomedical research. The award is named in memory of Alex Kende, a former CALS student who graduated from the Biological Sciences program at the top of his class.
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Distinguished Undergraduate Summer Research Award (DUSRA)
This award is given to an outstanding sophomore or junior majoring in Microbiology or Molecular Genetics for summer research or internship opportunities that enhance their undergraduate degree program and to help prepare them for advanced degree study.
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Biochemistry Program Awards - Louise Nutter
Given to a Senior Biochemistry Major in recognition of outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas: scholarship, research or service to the Undergraduate Biochemistry Program.
Biochemistry Program Awards - Edward Bresnick Award
Given to a Senior Biochemistry Major who has demonstrated excellence in Medical Biochemistry Research.
MMG Outstanding Senior Awards - Sylvie Doublié Outstanding Senior in Biochemistry Award
Dr. Doublié served as the Director of the CALS Biochemistry program supporting undergraduate majors for over 13 years. This award, established in 2025, is in recognition of academic excellence and professional growth demonstrated by a student majoring in Biochemistry.
Warren R. Stinebring Outstanding Senior in Microbiology
Dr. Stinebring was the chair of the Department of Microbiology in the College of Medicine from 1967 to 1978 and this award, created in 1997, is in recognition of academic excellence and professional growth demonstrated by a student majoring in microbiology.
Lucille P. Markey Outstanding Senior in Molecular Genetics Award
Mrs. Markey was a philanthropist who developed the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust to provide monies for the advancement of basic medical research. Founded in 1993, this award is in recognition of academic excellence and professional growth demonstrated by a student majoring in molecular genetics.
Brenda V. Tessmann Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Award
Established in 2012, this award is in recognition of excellence in the classroom as an undergraduate teaching assistant. In 2019, this award was renamed in honor of Brenda V. Tessmann in recognition of her outstanding contributions to MMG laboratory teaching and undergraduate advising since 1987.
Undergraduate Research Thesis
The CALS Distinguished Undergraduate Research Award recognizes students who have demonstrated superior achievement in original research and as such, is one of the highest honors conveyed by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. *DUR
Members of the UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College are required to participate in undergraduate research or scholarship and to author a senior thesis based on their experiences. *PLHC