2007 Award Recipients: Eveline Rusdianto, Mary Kay Caniglia, Danielle Doty, and Elizabeth Belson
George C. Huff Freshman Biology Award
This award was established in 1976 and is presented to the first-year biology student with the highest academic performance in the General & Pre-professional Biology course, BIO 012. Winners’ names appear on a plaque in Olin Hall. The 2007 recipient was Elizabeth Belson.
Luther Sherman Ross Award
This award was established in 1958. Each year the biology faculty selects one senior biology major to receive this award in recognition of the student’s academic excellence, outstanding performance in undergraduate research, and promise for success in the field of biology. Winners’ names appear on a plaque in Olin Hall. The 2007 recipient was Eveline Rusdianto.
Fae M. Shawhan Fine Forceps Award
This award was established in 1958. Each year the biology faculty selects one biology major to receive the award based on outstanding achievement in Comparative Anatomy. Winners’ names appear on a plaque in Olin Hall. The 2007 recipient was Danielle Doty.
Fae M. Shawhan Premedical Award
This award was established in 1972. Each year the biology faculty selects one student who is completing a premedical program of study at Drake who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and has been accepted into medical school. The award recognizes the student’s outstanding academic performance and promise for success in the practice of medicine. Winners’ names appear on a plaque in Olin Hall. The 2007 recipient was Mary Kay Caniglia.
Frances Rogers Student Research Honor Lecture
This award was established in 1993. Each year the biology faculty selects one senior biology major who completed a meritorious approved undergraduate research project in biology. The student will present a summary of the research project at the weekly Biology Seminar for students and faculty. The award is presented to the student selected to honor the memory of Dr. Frances Rogers, Professor of Biology, in recognition of her interest and support of the research activities of biology majors at Drake University. Winners’ names appear on a plaque in Olin Hall. The 2007 recipient will be announced May 2, 2007.