2025 Awards
SENIOR AWARDS
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry This award recognizes achievement by an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry. The award consists of a personalized certificate and a letter of commendation signed by the Chair of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.
Kyle Krawczykowski
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry This award consists of a personalize certificate and letter of recognition signed by the Chair for the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry. Criteria- Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.
Alayna Bland
ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate in physical chemistry. Award consists of a certificate, recognition on the Division’s website and a one-year complimentary membership in the Division of Physical Chemistry.
Kyle Krawczykowski
Senior Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
Alayna Bland – Chemistry Major
Julian Lomeli – Biochemistry Major
Professor Cassaretto Medal: The medal plus a $500 monetary award is given to a Senior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship coupled with generous service to the department. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Natalie Shkolnik
American Institute of Chemists Award: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a certificate and a one-year membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
Evan Smolen
Merck Index Award: This award is given in recognition of the top graduating senior. The award consists of Merck Index.
Diana Lambropoulos
The Chair Recognition Award - for outstanding scholarship by a graduating senior.
Vidya Gundlapalli
Sadie Ball
Daniel Galiley
Morgan Ashauer
Departmental Honors: In order to graduate with Chemistry/Biochemistry Honors a student needs a 3.5 GPA or higher in Chemistry/Biochemistry courses, exclusive of undergraduate research & Chemistry seminar, but having completed at least one semester of undergraduate research & Chemistry Seminar. (Gold Keys are awarded to students who received a Chemistry/Biochemistry GPA of 3.8 or higher.)
Morgan Ashauer (Gold)
Alayna Bland (Gold) Daniel Galiley (Gold)
Vidya Gundlapalli (Silver) Diana Lambropoulos (Gold)
Julian Lomeli (Gold) Olivia Murad (Gold)
Alexander Reina (Silver) Natalie Shkolnik (Silver)
UNDERCLASSMAN AWARDS
These awards are given on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or a combination thereof.
CRC Press Freshman Achievement Award: This award is given in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year. The award consists of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
Andrew Chang
Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
| SCHOOL YEAR | CHEMISTRY | BIOCHEMISTRY |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | Milan Shah | Taha Akbar |
| SOPHOMORE | Jackie Zhang | Luke Barber |
| JUNIOR | Joseph Chen | Luke Strauss |
Louis Glunz Family-Regis Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence. The awardee may apply for a summer internship at Regis Technologies, Inc. (as long as the company and the internship program exist).
Katherine Summers
Fuchs Scholarship: This monetary scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman Chemistry or Biochemistry major who is enrolled in CHEM 106. The donor, Loyola Alumnus, Dr. Helmuth Fuchs ’62, is currently a Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the State University of New York-Farmingdale.
Claire Nipper
Cassaretto Scholarship: Two monetary scholarships awarded to sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors who will be returning as juniors in the fall. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Caroline Elliott
Victoria Prause
Babler Needs-Based Chemistry Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a Sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component. Professor Babler was a Professor Emeritus here at Loyola and also received his B.S. degree at Loyola in 1966.
Frankie Montalbano
Chemistry Endowed Scholarship: This Chemistry Endowed Scholarship, created by Professor Emeritus Dr. David Crumrine, recognizes a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Jennifer Kamwo Feussi
McMahon Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence.
Emma Eisen
GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Best TA – Madelyn Smith
Dumbach Medal – Emma Kelley
Madelyn Smith
SENIOR AWARDS
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry This award recognizes achievement by an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry. The award consists of a personalized certificate and a letter of commendation signed by the Chair of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.
Kyle Krawczykowski
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry This award consists of a personalize certificate and letter of recognition signed by the Chair for the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry. Criteria- Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.
Alayna Bland
ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate in physical chemistry. Award consists of a certificate, recognition on the Division’s website and a one-year complimentary membership in the Division of Physical Chemistry.
Kyle Krawczykowski
Senior Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
Alayna Bland – Chemistry Major
Julian Lomeli – Biochemistry Major
Professor Cassaretto Medal: The medal plus a $500 monetary award is given to a Senior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship coupled with generous service to the department. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Natalie Shkolnik
American Institute of Chemists Award: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a certificate and a one-year membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
Evan Smolen
Merck Index Award: This award is given in recognition of the top graduating senior. The award consists of Merck Index.
Diana Lambropoulos
The Chair Recognition Award - for outstanding scholarship by a graduating senior.
Vidya Gundlapalli
Sadie Ball
Daniel Galiley
Morgan Ashauer
Departmental Honors: In order to graduate with Chemistry/Biochemistry Honors a student needs a 3.5 GPA or higher in Chemistry/Biochemistry courses, exclusive of undergraduate research & Chemistry seminar, but having completed at least one semester of undergraduate research & Chemistry Seminar. (Gold Keys are awarded to students who received a Chemistry/Biochemistry GPA of 3.8 or higher.)
Morgan Ashauer (Gold)
Alayna Bland (Gold) Daniel Galiley (Gold)
Vidya Gundlapalli (Silver) Diana Lambropoulos (Gold)
Julian Lomeli (Gold) Olivia Murad (Gold)
Alexander Reina (Silver) Natalie Shkolnik (Silver)
UNDERCLASSMAN AWARDS
These awards are given on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or a combination thereof.
CRC Press Freshman Achievement Award: This award is given in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year. The award consists of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
Andrew Chang
Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
| SCHOOL YEAR | CHEMISTRY | BIOCHEMISTRY |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | Milan Shah | Taha Akbar |
| SOPHOMORE | Jackie Zhang | Luke Barber |
| JUNIOR | Joseph Chen | Luke Strauss |
Louis Glunz Family-Regis Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence. The awardee may apply for a summer internship at Regis Technologies, Inc. (as long as the company and the internship program exist).
Katherine Summers
Fuchs Scholarship: This monetary scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman Chemistry or Biochemistry major who is enrolled in CHEM 106. The donor, Loyola Alumnus, Dr. Helmuth Fuchs ’62, is currently a Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the State University of New York-Farmingdale.
Claire Nipper
Cassaretto Scholarship: Two monetary scholarships awarded to sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors who will be returning as juniors in the fall. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Caroline Elliott
Victoria Prause
Babler Needs-Based Chemistry Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a Sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component. Professor Babler was a Professor Emeritus here at Loyola and also received his B.S. degree at Loyola in 1966.
Frankie Montalbano
Chemistry Endowed Scholarship: This Chemistry Endowed Scholarship, created by Professor Emeritus Dr. David Crumrine, recognizes a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Jennifer Kamwo Feussi
McMahon Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence.
Emma Eisen
GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Best TA – Madelyn Smith
Dumbach Medal – Emma Kelley
Madelyn Smith