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 Biomedical SciencesKatie Walkowiak presented by Dr.Spitsbergen
Distinguished Senior in BiologyMichael Coryell presented by Dr. Barkman
Distinguished Pre-Professional in Biological SciencesKevin M. Hallgren presented by Dr. Pearl
Merrill Wiseman Award in Microbiology Fernanda Jimenez Otero presented by Dr. Rossbach
Presidential Scholar in Biological Sciences Daniell Harik presented by Dr. Jellies
Distinguished Biological Sciences Graduate Student Sr. John-Mary J. Vianney presented by Dr. Spitsbergen
Masters Teaching
Christopher Duchesneau (not pictured)
Ph.D. Teaching
Miles Rogers presented by Dr. Cowan
Masters Research
Sr. John-Mary Vianney presented by Dr. Spitsbergen
Ph.D. Research
Renee Zaya presented by Dr. Ide
Margaret Thomas Du Mond AwardRyan Heenan presented by Dr. Barkman
Hazel Wirick ScholarshipLorah Patterson presented by Dr. Barkman
Hazel Wirick Scholarship David Haubenstricker presented by Dr. Barkman
Colin J. Gould Memorial Scholarship Caroline Eskander presesnted by Nick Andreadis and Dr. Ransom-Hodgkins
Frank Hinds Zoology Award Ariel Cummings presented by Dr. Gill
Leo C. VanderBeek Graduate Student Plant Biology Award Ruiqi Huang presented by Dr. Barkman
MPI Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Michael Francisco presented by Dr. Geiser
MPI Outstanding Graduate Research AwardElizabeth Warburton presented by Dr. Vonhof
