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.

Katy L. Picard presented by Dr. Byrd-Jacobs

Lorah B. Patterson presented by Dr. Cowan
Distinguished Pre-Professional in Biological SciencesHeidi M. Egloff presented by Dr. Linn
Rachel N. Zimmerman (not pictured)
Presidential Scholar in Biological Sciences Sylvia Radzikowski presented by Dr. Rossbach
Distinguished Biological Sciences Graduate Student Petra R. Kohler presented by Dr. Rossbach
Distinguished Biological Sciences Graduate StudentMiles T. Rogers presented by Dr. Scott
Masters Teaching - Tania R. Iqbal (not pictured)
Ph.D. Teaching - Petra R. Kohler (not pictured)
Masters Research - Tania R. Iqbal (not pictured)
Ph.D. Research - Krystal Anderson (not pictured)
Margaret Thomas Du Mond AwardChristopher E. Lane presented by Dr. Cowan
Hazel Wirick Scholarship Allene M. Smith presented by Dr. Barkman
Hazel Wirick Scholarship Julie A. Feikens presented by Dr. Barkman
Colin J. Gould Memorial Scholarship Joshua K. Radi presesnted by Nick Andreadis and Dr. Karowe
Frank Hinds Zoology Award Marc B. Wegener presented by Dr. Ransom-Hodgkins
MPI Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Jason A. Kintzele presented by Dr. Hoppe and Bill Harrison, MPI, President
MPI Outstanding Graduate Research AwardTania R. Iqbal presented by Dr. Byrd-Jacobs and Bill Harrison, MPI, President