CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

ACS (W.N.Y. SECTION) DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD

This award consists of a dinner-reception and a commemorative gift.  The award is given to a senior chemistry major for outstanding overall academic achievement.


AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD

This award consists of a certificate of merit a one-year associate membership in the A.I.C. The award is given to a senior chemistry major for outstanding academic achievement.


CHEMICAL RUBBER CO CHEMISTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This award consists of a copy of the latest CRC handbook and a commemorative bookplate. The award is given for outstanding achievement in CHE111/CHE112.


ACS UNDERGRADUATE ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD

The award consists of an 8 month subscription to Analytical Chemistry and a concurrent honorary membership in the ACS Analytical Division.  The award is given to chemistry major for outstanding performance in CHE 301.


GREATBATCH ENTERPRISES GRADUATE ASSISTANT AWARD

The award consists of $100.00 and is given to the department graduate teaching assistant, who is currently enrolled in the MA or M.S. Ed. programs, for education, concern for the welfare of students and attitude toward assigned responsibilities.


MARGARET DUPRE MEMORIAL AWARD

The award consists of $50.00 and is given to an outstanding female chemistry major in the junior class


MINORITY STUDENT AWARD

This award consists of $100.00 and is given to a minority student for outstanding performance in chemistry courses


UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD

sponsored by Dr. Al-Saigh


BSC CHEMISTRY ALUMNI AWARD

This award consists of $100.00 and is given to the graduate student in chemistry for outstanding academic performance.


STARKS ASSOCIATES INC. AWARD

This award consists of$100.00 and is given to a chemistry major that has most effectively promoted good relationships between faculty and students based on participation in departmental activities.


LINUS PAULING AWARD

This award consists of a copy of the latest edition of the Merck Index.  It is given to a senior chemistry major for outstanding overall academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.


GREATBATCH ENTERPRISES INORGANIC/PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD

This award consists of $50.00 and is given to a chemistry major for outstanding performance in CHE 305/306/460.


GREATBATCH ENTERPRISES ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARD

This award consists of $50.00 and is given to a chemistry major for outstanding performance in CHE 201/202


NOEL SIMMONS MEMORIAL AWARD

This award consists of $50.00 and is given to a senior chemistry major for outstanding performance in CHE 470, biochemistry.


DR RICHARD CHRZANOWSKI ANALYTICAL AWARD

The award consists of $100.00 and is given to the student who ranked third in the last offering of CHE 301.


CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES AWARD

This award consists of $100.00 and is given to the chemistry major who completes the greatest number of elective credits in chemistry. In the event of a tie, the candidate having the highest QPA in chemistry courses will receive the award.


ACS COMMITTEE ON POLYMER EDUCATION AWARD

The award consists of a certificate of merit and a videotape describing opportunities in the field of polymer chemistry. It is given to a sophomore or junior chemistry major for outstanding performance in CHE 201/202.


FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AWARD

This award consists of $50.00 and is given to the graduating senior in the Forensic Chemistry Program with the highest GPA in the major.  Sponsored by Dr. Pacheco and Ms. Sokol.


SAUL BARRON AWARD

This new award is for the chemistry student which meets the following criteria: a male student with the highest QPA in chemistry will be chosen in the odd years and a female student with the highest QPA in chemistry will be chosen in the odd years.


HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:


IOTA SIGMA PI
Iota Sigma Pi is a national honor society for women in Chemistry. Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry students who meet specified criteria of academic achievement are eligible for membership. 


PHI LAMBDA UPSILON
Phi Lambda Upsilon is a National Honor Society for students in chemistry. Admission is based on specified criteria of academic achievement.