UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 19th Annual Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors and Awards Program UMASS2 May 1, 2002 Wednesday 4:00 PM Science and Engineering Building Group II - Room 227 Science Lecture Hall
May 1, 2002 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. Dragic Vukomanovic, Assistant Professor CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award Awarded to the freshman chemistry major with the highest grade point average in chemistry. Dr. Alan H. Bates, 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. James A. Golen, Professor 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
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. J. Donald Smith, Chancellor Professor Biochemistry American Institute of Chemists Awards, Undergraduate Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to outstanding seniors, one each in chemistry and biochemistry, entering into careers in chemistry or biochemistry. Dr. Emmanuel Ojadi, Associate Professor Physical Chemistry American Institute of Chemists Awards, Graduate Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to an outstanding second year graduate student entering into a career in chemistry or biochemistry. Philip L. Levins Memorial Prize Awarded by the Northeast Section of the American Chemical Society to an outstanding graduate student. 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. Michele Mandrioli, Professor The Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Awarded to an outstanding second year chemistry graduate teaching assistant for excellent performance in teaching chemistry. Dr. Gerald B. Hammond, Professor Special Awards made by the Chemistry Club Chemistry Club members Concluding Remarks Senior Placement Announcements Refreshments courtesy of Chemistry Club Dr. William L. Dills
2002 Chemistry Honors and Awards Recipients Nicole Aguiar '01 Thomas M. Arruda '03 Kris ten M. Champagne '04 Chun-Hsing Chen '02 Marlene C. De Abreu!03 Diogo O. Escudero '05 Corey H. Gifford '05 Katie L. Goodwin 'OS Mary E. Heitzman M.S.'02 Toni L. Lamoureaux '03 Brian T. Murphy '02 Christopher Rego '05 Jayna J. Roy '02 Kristen Showstead '04 Vanessa E. Sindjeu '04 Chengxia Wang M.S.'02 Aaron P. Zanchi '05
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors and Awards Presentations, May 1, 2002 Special Citations for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.2 or better in chemistry and overall. Nicole Aguiar '02 Kristen M. Champagne '04 Chun-Hsing Chen!02 Diogo O. Escudero!05 Corey H. Gifford '05 Brian T. Murphy '02 Christopher Rego '05 Aaron P. Zanchi '05 CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award Awarded to a first year chemistry major with the highest grade point average in chemistry. Katie L. Goodwin '05 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. Vanessa E. Sindjeu '04 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. Thomas M. Arruda '03 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. Marlene C. De Abreu!03 Toni L. Lamoureaux '03 American Institute of Chemists Awards Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to outstanding seniors and graduate students, entering into careers in either chemistry or biochemistry. Jayna J. Roy '02 ChengxiaWang M.S.'02 Philip L. Levins Memorial Prize Awarded by the NESACS to an outstanding graduate student. ChengxiaWang M.S.'02 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. The Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Awarded to an outstanding second year chemistry graduate teaching assistant for excellent performance in teaching chemistry. Mary E. Heitzman M.S.'02