The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University annually recognizes students who have made significant contributions through scholarly activities, as well as service, research, and leadership.
Distinguished Senior in BiologyJamie Timmins presented by Dr. Kohler
Dima Akl presented by Dr. Scott (not pictured)
Distinguished
Pre-Professional in Biological Sciences
Merrill Wiseman Award in MicrobiologyShruti Sevak presented by
Dr. Rossbach
Presidental Scholar in Biological SciencesShruti Sevak presented by
Dr. Stapleton
Distinguished Biological Sciences Graduate Student Andrea Kryger presented by Dr. Malcolm Petra Kohler and Dr. Rossbach
Masters - Teaching
Jennifer Smith presented by Dr. Spitsbergen
Ph.D. - Teaching
Julie Ryan presented by Dr. Kohler
Masters - Research
April Reedy presented by
Dr. Bejcek
Ph.D. - Research
Nathan Peplinski presented by
Dr. Spitsbergen
Sarah Wood presented by Dr. Barkman (not pictured)
Christine Carpenter presented by Dr. Malcolm (not pictured)
Peter Scott presented by Dr. Barkman (not pictured)
Derrick Hilton presented by Dr. Malcolm (not pictured)
Colin J. Gould Memorial ScholarshipNathaniel Meyer presented by Dr. Spitsbergen
Frank Hinds
Zoology AwardMatthew Burr and West Bishop presented by Dr. Cowan
MPI Outstanding Undergraduate Research AwardJamie Johnson presented by Dr. Byrd-Jacobs
MPI Outstanding Graduate Research AwardDaniel Kueh presented by Dr. Linn