Biochemistry Student Awards

SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

  • 2019: Patrick Buckley

Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholars are top-achieving members of the senior class who exemplify Geneseo's institutional values and assist the Provost and President in promoting academic excellence on campus.

  • 2020-2021: David Cameron Keeley, Laura Williams
  • 2019-2020: Lindsey Dressler, Xiane Smith, Emily Toy
  • 2018-2019: Patrick Buckley, Sara Feinland, Colleen Steward
  • 2017-2018: Thomas Hurysz

Jackson Ulmer Award

The Jackson Ulmer Award is presented to the top Biochemistry student based on GPA, research, and other co-curricular/high impact activities.

  • 2023: Nicolas Elia
  • 2022: Sarah Schmidlin
  • 2021: Laura Williams
  • 2020: Xiane Smith
  • 2019: Patrick Buckley
  • 2018: Thomas Hurysz
  • 2017: Stephanie Sojda

Department Award for an Outstanding Biochemist

  • 2023: Jacqueline Maloney

American Institute of Chemists Award

The American Institute of Chemists Award is presented to an outstanding senior Biochemistry student.

  • 2023: Discontinued, now Department Award for an Outstanding Biochemist
  • 2022: Christine Lynch
  • 2021: Nina Mustico
  • 2020: Lindsey Dressler
  • 2019: Colleen Steward

A. Henry Latorella Geneticist Award

The A. Henry Latorella Genetics Award is presented to the top Geneticist in the Biology or Biochemistry Program.

  • 2022: Hannah Smith
  • 2021: Jennifer Leigh
  • 2020: Katherine Cotton and Lauren Ellis
  • 2019: Julia Nicosia
  • 2018:  Amanda Keplinger