Honors & Awards
The Department of Biological Sciences annually honors students during Academic Honors Day with several awards. A brief description of each award follows.
Biology First Year Award
The Biology First Year Award is given to a student who has shown outstanding academic performance in the first year of Biology ( BIO 111, 212).
- 2006-2007
- Amanda Bolton
- Katie Boyd
- Cassandra Moore
- Kyla Tolliver
- 2002-2003
- Lara Arlinghaus
- Justin Newsome
- 2001-2002
- Michael Newcomer
- 2000-2001
- 1999-2000
- Andrew Harris
- Martin Rains
Biology Second Year Award
The Biology Second Year Award is given to a sophomore who has completed three courses in biology. This award is based upon academic achievement.
- 2006-2007
- Kristy Crawford
- Kathryn Dunham
- Travis Prewitt
- Michael Newcomer
- Philip Overall
- Janet Witt
- 2001-2002
- David Dunaway
- Lindsay Moorman
- Sarah Srodulski
- 2000-2001
- 1999-2000
- Veronica Hurst
- Nathan Mullins
- Jennifer True
Robert T. Hinton Scholarship
The Robert T. Hinton Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding junior biology major who has completed at least four semesters in biology. This award is based upon academic achievement.
- 2006-2007
- Andrew Redden
- Abigail Riddle
- 2002-2003
- Lindsay Moorman
- Julie Roark
- 2001-2002
- Andrew Harris
- Dustin Neel
- Michael Pratt
- Martin Rains
- Chris Unick
- 2000-2001
- 1999-2000
- Rachel Huntington
- Eva Patton
Department Chair's Award
The Department Chair's Award is given to a senior biology major who has shown particular dedication to biology not only as an academic pursuit, but also as an interest, and through their service to the Department.
- 2006-2007
- Megan French
- Katherine Lanway
- 2002-2003
- Dustin Neel
- 2001-2002
- Bethany Lucas
- 2000-2001
- 1999-2000
- Lori Clark
Joseph Beth Award
The Joseph Beth Award is given to a student in recognition of outstanding service to the Biology Department.
- 2006-2007
- Megan Watts