The 2018 Tishler Chemistry Pizza Party & Awards Ceremony was held on May 2 this year. Department Chair T. David Westmoreland noted the following milestones and accomplishments for the department:
The Department published 34 papers (with 33 different Wesleyan authors).
Ten students gave presentations at national or international meetings.
Six graduating seniors will receive Honors or High Honors for their senior theses.
Seven majors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa this year.
Five M.A. students and three Ph.D. students have completed their degrees this year.
Prof. John Mantzaris was recognized on the occasion of his retirement from Wesleyan for his many years of contributions to the department particular his teaching in the introductory chemistry lab.
The 2018 Chemistry Department Awards were announced. Congratulations to all our award recipients!
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry : David Solti
To recognize achievement in inorganic chemistry and to encourage further study in the field
ACS Analytical Award : Maya Marshall
Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry
ACS Award in Organic Chemistry : Theo Prachyathipsakul
To a student who has displayed a significant aptitude for organic chemistry
ACS Award in Physical Chemistry : Zain Khanna
To recognize achievement in physical chemistry and to encourage further study in the field
ACS Connecticut Valley Section Award : Aaron Stone
For outstanding achievement by a graduating chemistry major
American Institute for Chemists Award : Ann-Dorie Webley
For outstanding achievement by a graduating chemistry major
Bradley Prize : Joanna Korpanty
To the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work
CRC Award (General Chemistry): Kate Luo
For the outstanding first-year student in Principles of Chemistry
CRC Award (Organic Chemistry): Ben Bushnell
For the outstanding first-year student in Organic Chemistry
Hawk Prize : Cody Hecht
To the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry
Martius Yellow Award : Jaquelin Aroujo
Awarded for excellence in Integrated Chemistry Laboratory
Peirce Prize : Max Distler
Awarded for excellence in chemistry
Silverman Prize : Jeanette Thornton
Awarded to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in chemistry
The Wallace C. Pringle Prize for Research in Chemistry : Daniel Robertson
Awarded to a student for excellence in research.
Peterson Fellowship : Joy Cote
For graduate study in biochemistry
Tishler Prize : Andrea Lee
Awarded to the best graduate teaching assistant in chemistry