UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
AWARDS TO STUDENTS
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Undergraduate Awards

1. Wallace H. Carothers Scholarship (1980)
   This award, presented by an anonymous donor to a student in chemistry or biochemistry, is to commemorate the achievements of this pioneer in polymer chemistry. The $500 award, based on academic merit, has traditionally been given to the student deemed to be our most outstanding sophomore chemistry or biochemistry major.
   
2. Quaesita Drake Scholarships (1975)
   These awards of $1000 are given to two outstanding junior or senior women who are chemistry and biochemistry majors, on the basis of academic accomplishment and potential and excellence of character. The funds for this award were obtained from gifts of alumni and alumnae to honor Quaesita Drake, chairperson of the Women's College Chemistry Department for over 25 years.
   
3. American Chemical Society Award in Chemistry (pre- 1965)
   This award, given by the Delaware Section of the ACS, is given to a junior chemistry or biochemistry major for outstanding scholarship and achievement. The award consists of a year's membership in the ACS, a year's subscription to one of the ACS journals and a cash prize of $500. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund.
   
4. Elizabeth Dyer Award for Excellence in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1989)
   These $1000 awards are given to senior chemistry and biochemistry majors in recognition of outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas: scholarship, research and service to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award honors Elizabeth Dyer, faculty member 1933-1971.
   
5. American Institute of Chemists Award in Chemistry (1975)
   This award is given to a graduating senior in chemistry or biochemistry who, on the basis of a demonstrated record of leadership ability, character, and scholastic achievement, has shown potential for advancement of the chemical profession. The award includes a cash prize of $500. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund.
   
6. Merck Index Awards (1982)
   These awards, presented by Merck & Co., Inc. to students who have demonstrated both academic merit and the promise of future achievement in the field of chemistry, include a cash prize of $250 and a copy of the Merck Index. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund.
   
7. Kevin Scott Beall Memorial Award (1994)
   This award of $500 is presented to the most outstanding freshman majoring in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. It is given in the memory of a graduate of the Department who was killed in an automobile accident in 1993.
   
8. C. Frank Shaw III Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1992)
   The award, presented by Dr. C. Frank Shaw III '66, Professor of Chemistry, Illinois State University, is given for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in inorganic chemistry by an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major. The stipend is $200.
   
9. American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry (1993)
   Presented by the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society to an undergraduate chemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of analytical chemistry. The award consists of a year's subscription to the journal Analytical Chemistry.
   
10. Wallace H. McCurdy, Jr. Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry (2000, reconstituted 2007))
    An award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in analytical chemistry. The award consists of an honorarium of $200. The award honors Wallace H. McCurdy, Jr., faculty member 1959-1992.
    
11. Joseph H. Noggle Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry (1999)
    An award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in physical chemistry. The award consists of an honorarium of $200. The award honors Joseph Noggle, faculty member 1971-1998.
    
12. James A. Moore Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry (2000)
    An award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in organic chemistry. The award consists of an honorarium of $200. The award honors Prof. James A. Moore, faculty member 1955-1988.
    
13. Frank W. Collins Undergraduate Award in Biochemistry (2002)
    An endowed award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in biochemistry. The award consists of an honorarium of $200.
    
14. Hypercube Scholar Award (1995)
    An award presented by Hypercube, Inc. to a senior chemistry major who has demonstrated academic excellence and significant involvement in computational chemistry or molecular modeling. The award consists of Hypercube software valued at $1,000.
    
15. Carl A. von Frankenberg Undergraduate Award in Chemistry Education (2005)
    An award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in, and the practice of, chemistry education. The award consists of an honorarium of $200. The award honors Carl von Frankenberg, faculty member 1961-1997.
    
16. Gene J. and Frances E. Schiavelli Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2005)
    An award given to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major who shows special promise as a research scientist, as demonstrated by work accomplished during his or her academic career. The award is currently $500, and is supported by an endowment provided by Dr. Mel Schiavelli, University Provost (1994-2001).
    
17. Bryce Hach Scientific Foundation Scholarship Awards (2007)
    Two annual awards ($6000 each) presented to outstanding undergraduate CHEM/BIOC/XCE majors who are committed to careers teaching chemistry at the high school level.

Graduate Awards

1. Glenn S. Skinner Memorial Award (1968)
   This award, in honor of Dr. Skinner, who was a very active member of the Chemistry faculty 1928-1958, is presented for distinction in scholarship, research, and service to the Department. The stipend is $2500.
   
2. Elizabeth Dyer Awards to Graduate Teaching Assistants for Excellence in Teaching (1982)
   These awards recognize graduate teaching assistants in the department for excellent achievement in the teaching of chemistry. The award includes a cash prize of $225.
   
3. Joel Silver Award Symposium (1973)
   This award, in memory of Joel Silver, a graduate student killed in a traffic accident in his last doctoral year, recognizes excellent achievement in research as well as a highly professional presentation of results. The award includes a prize of $300.
   
4. Trofimenko Memorial Prize (2007)
   This award, in memory of Dr. Swiatoslaw ‘Jerry’ Trofimenko, creator of the polypyrazolylborate ligand system and visiting scholar in the Department from 1996 until his death in 2007, is given annually to a graduate student in the Department who has distinguished him/herself in the area of ‘creative inorganic synthesis.’

SPECIAL NOTE:
Two scholarships (Kelly and Ludlum) are restricted to Chemistry majors and are distributed by the Admissions Office.