UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY. North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

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1 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 18th Annual Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors and Awards Program UMASSS Wednesday 4:00 PM Science and Engineering Building Group II - Room 228 Science Lecture Hall

2 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors and Awards Program Welcome and Introduction of Guests Dr. William L. Dills, Jr., Chancellor Professor Biochemistry Greetings Dr. Donald W. Boerth, Professor and Chairperson of Chemistry and Biochemistry Presentations Special Citations for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.2 or better in chemistry and overall. Dr. Bal Ram Singh, Professor of Chemistry Biophysical Chemistry CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award Awarded to first year chemistry majors with the highest grade point average in chemistry. Dr. John Schaumloffel, Assistant Professor Polymer Education Undergraduate Award Awarded by the Polymer Division of the American Chemical Society to the chemistry major with the best average in organic chemistry. Dr. Timothy C. K. Su, Chancellor Professor Physical Chemistry Merck Index Award Awarded to chemistry majors with outstanding academic records. Dr. Catherine C. Neto, Assistant Professor ACS Analytical Division Award Awarded by the Division of the American Chemical Society to a junior chemistry major with a potential interest in analytical chemistry. Dr. Russell R. Bessette, Chancellor Professor

3 The Louis E. F. Fenaux Award Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior chemistry major who best typifies the qualities promoted by the late Professor Fenaux. Reminiscences about Professor Fenaux Dr. Chang-Ning Wu, Chancellor Professor Emeritus Presentation of the Fenaux Award Dr. James A. Golen, Professor Inorganic Chemistry American Institute of Chemists Awards Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to outstanding seniors, one each in chemistry and biochemistry, entering into careers in chemistry or biochemistry. Dr. J. Donald Smith, Chancellor Professor Biochemistry Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to outstanding second year graduate students, one each in chemistry and biochemistry, entering into careers in chemistry or biochemistry. Dr. Yuegang Zuo, Assistant Professor The Kenneth A. Rose Award Awarded to an outstanding senior for academic performance, leadership and service. Given in memory of Kenneth A. Rose, Class of '86. Dr. Gerald B. Hammond, Professor Special Awards made by the Chemistry Club Chemistry Club members Concluding Remarks Senior Placement Announcements Dr. William L. Dills Refreshments courtesy of Chemistry Club

4 2001 Chemistry Honors and Awards Recipients Nicole Aguiar '01 Kanayochukvvu I. Azogu '02 Frederick Bielawski '01 Caitlin K. Botelho '04 David S. Carreiro '01 Kristen M. Champagne '04 HaoChen M.S.'Ol Erica M. Constantine '01 Marlene C. De Abreu '03 Derek P. Gomes '04 TakuoHama '01 Erin L. LaPerriere '01 Kristen Showstead '04 Vanessa E. Sindjeu '04 Matthew C. Stankiewicz '02 David F.Weils f 02 Kimberly A. White '01

5 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors and Awards Presentations Special Citations for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.2 or better in chemistry and overall. Frederick Bielawski '01 David S. Carreiro '01 Erin L. LaPerriere '01 David F. Wells '01 Caitlin K. Botelho '04 Kristen M. Champagne '04 Kristen Showstead '04 CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award Awarded to first year chemistry majors with the highest grade point average in chemistry. Derek P. Gomes '04 Vanessa E. Sindjeu '04 Matthew C. Stankiewicz '03 Polymer Education Undergraduate Award Awarded By the Polymer Division of the American Chemical Society to the chemistry major with the best average in organic chemistry. Merck Index Award Awarded to chemistry majors with outstanding academic records. Marlene De Abreu '03 ACS Analytical Division Award Awarded by the Division of the American Chemical Society to a junior chemistry major with a potential interest in analytical chemistry. Kanayochukwu I. Azogu '02 The Louis E. F. Fenaux Award Awarded to outstanding junior or senior chemistry majors who best typify the qualities promoted by the late Professor Fenaux. Nicole Aguiar '02 Kanayochukwu I. Azogu '02 American Institute of Chemists Awards Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to outstanding seniors, one each in chemistry and biochemistry, entering into a career in chemistry or biochemistry and to outstanding second year graduate students, one each in chemistry and biochemistry, entering into a career in chemistry or biochemistry. Erica M. Constantine '01 HaoChen M.S.'Ol The Kenneth A. Rose Award Awarded to outstanding seniors for academic performance, leadership and service. Given in memory of Kenneth A. Rose, Class of '86. TakuoHama '01 Kimberly A. White '01