Awards

A number of awards are given annually to students in the Biological Sciences for outstanding work in specific disciplines. The following list indicates the criteria used by departmental faculty in selecting winners of each award:

Jessie L. King Prize

Awarded to a senior who has done outstanding work in any field of science included in Division III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) with special consideration given to the study of Mammalian Physiology and/or Microbiology.

Gairdner B. Moment Award

Presented to a senior who has demonstrated superior achievement in the Biological Sciences, especially in the field of Animal Development.

Leah Seidman Schaffer Prize

Awarded to a senior who has conducted outstanding independent study in Microbiology.

Ann Matthews Lacy Prize

Given for meritorious achievement in class work, laboratory work or special projects in genetics, to students judged to have outstanding potential for further achievement in the field of genetics.

FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY

Selections for the following fellowships are made by the College Lectures and Fellowships Committee. Application information can be obtained from the Associate Dean's office.

Stimson-Duvall Fellowship

Awarded to students demonstrating professional promise and outstanding qualifications for graduate studies in the natural, physical, biological and medical sciences or the related field of history of science.

Dean Van Meter Alumni Fellowships

Awarded for graduate or professional studies in the U.S. or abroad.

Flora E. Langdon Fellowship

Awarded to women of exceptional ability who pursue graduate studies in Botany at a U.S. university recognized for its facilities for graduate work in the plant sciences.