Local Chapter of the ACS
Award: This award is given to one Junior and one Senior, preferably a B.S.
candidate going into the field of chemistry. The award is determined by the
student's G.P.A. The award for the Junior is $200, and for the Senior is $300.
MacNevin, McFarling, and Marconi
Awards (Departmental): This award is given out by the Department of Chemistry.
The amount ranges from $300 to $1000 and is given on the basis of grades,
rank, and financial need. Multiple awards are given each year.
Autumn and Spring Quarter
Undergraduate Research Scholarship Competition: This award is handled
through the Honors Office in Denney Hall and is for undergraduates involved
in honors research.
Hypercube Award: This award
is given by Hypercube, Inc. from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Hypercube is the
developer of HyperChem and other molecular modeling products. The award is
given to a graduating B.S. chemistry student and consists of a copy of a software
package entitled "HyperChem" and a commemorative plaque. The software package
is valued at $1000.
Pfizer Undergraduate Summer
Research Fellowship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry: The recipients of
this award spend one summer between the sophomore/junior or junior/senior
year working on their own campus with a faculty mentor. This is a
department-nominated award. The students receive $4,000 to support them in
full time summer research. Awardees are invited to Pfizer Central Research
in Groton, Connecticut in the fall following their research quarter to
report on their independent research project.
Merck Index Award: This
award is given to a student in the H251-252-253 class. The student receives
a complimentary copy of the Merck Index.
CRC Freshman Award: This
award is given to a freshman of the H201-202-203 class. The student receives
a complimentary copy of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
American Institute of Chemists
Student Research and Recognition Award: This award, which is based on
the G.P.A., is always given to a senior, preferably a B.S. candidate going
into the field of chemistry. The student also receives a one year student
associate membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
The Ohio Board of Regents
Graduate Professional Fellowship Program: This is awarded to a student
with a baccalaureate degree at an Ohio college or university that is either
publicly assisted or private nonprofit, having a permanent campus in Ohio
and holding a Certificate of Authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents.
The student must plan to enroll full time to earn an advanced degree at an
eligible Ohio graduate school or graduate professional school, and be a U.S.
citizen. The amount is $3,500 each year for two years.
Undergraduate Awards
