Annual SMU Chemistry Award Winners

Each year the SMU chemistry department gives out a few awards to its top students. All awardees will have their names engraved on plaques displayed in the chemistry department.

The ACS Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Award is given to an outstanding graduating chemistry senior, who plans to continue his/her study of chemistry. The 2009 recipient of the award was Jim Mazzuca. Along with the honor of receiving this prestigious award, Jim was given a framed certificate, a pen, and a one year membership to the ACS.

The AIC Chemistry Award is given to an outstanding senior chemistry student. The recipient of the 2009 AIC Chemistry Award was Emily Mason. She received a certificate, a one year membership in the AIC, a peer-reviewed journal, a listing in the AIC website, an opportunity to enroll in a certification program and participation in regional and national meetings.

The AIC Biochemistry Award is given to an outstanding senior biochemistry student. The recipient of the 2009 AIC Biochemistry Award was Bethany Kaufman. She received a certificate, a one year membership in the AIC, a peer reviewed journal, a listing in the AIC website, an opportunity to enroll in a certification program and participation in regional and national meetings.

The CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award is given to the top General Chemistry student. The 2009 recipient was Linda Tierney. Linda received a certificate, and the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.