Recent Award Recipients
The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University annually recognizes students and staff who have made significant contributions through scholarly activities, as well as service, research and leadership.
Presidential Scholar
Presidential Scholar
Presidential
Andy Kaczmar
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Awards
Distinguished Senior (Biomedical Sciences) - Abdulaziz Shebrain
Distinguished Senior (Biology) - Maggie Bryant
Distinguished Pre-Professional - Leire Garcia-Torres
Merrill Wiseman Award in Microbiology - Ayres Pinto
Margaret Thomas Du Mond Award - Johnasia Davis
Hazel Wirick Scholarship (Via Michigan Garden Club) - Brenna Hagenbarth & Donovan Harte
Colin J. Gould Memorial Scholarship - Samantha McLean
Frank Hinds Zoology Award - Uyi Idusuyi
Research Excellence Award (Via Charles River Laboratory) - Chase Willcutt
Roger and Diane Ulrich Award - Martina Veit-Acosta
Graduate Awards
Graduate Awards
Grad Awards
Distinguished Grad Student (Biology) - Allexia Gallentine
Graduate Research & Creative Scholar (Via Graduate College)
Kayla Byrd; Maya Richardson; Glory James; Megan Parsell; Karla Kelly; Candice Churaman
Leo C. Vander Beek Plant Biology Award - Glory James
Research Excellence Award (Via Charles River Laboratory)
Giovanna Nolassco De Carvalho & Jacob Mastenbrook