Exemplary Student Service Award – Amy Alleyne – McLaughlin Lab
In recognition of a graduate student who has surpassed expectations to help improve the graduate program. Students must be nominated by faculty, including a brief letter of support (no more than 250 words) describing the student’s service record, leadership, and professionalism. Students may earn this award only once.
Best Student Research Paper Award – Molly McDougle – de Lartigue Lab
In recognition of a graduate student who has published breakthrough research of high impact factor. The paper must have been published in print (or e-published) in the previous calendar year (January through December). Students must be nominated by faculty, including a brief letter of support (no more than 250 words) describing the impact of the student’s publication and the student’s role in data collection, analysis, and writing of the manuscript. A PDF file of the manuscript should also be included.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award – Lisa Wilson – McLaughlin Lab
In recognition of a graduate student who has exemplified academic and research excellence in the previous year. Students must be nominated by faculty, including a brief letter of support (no more than 250 words) describing the student’s performance in didactic coursework, their research accomplishments, and their good citizenship.
Outstanding Postdoctoral Trainee Award – Alan de Araujo – de Lartigue Lab
In recognition of a Postdoctoral Fellow who has exemplified professional and research excellence in the previous year. Trainees must be nominated by faculty, including a brief letter of support (no more than 250 words) describing the trainee’s research accomplishments, leadership, and their good citizenship.