School of Science announces record number of Top 100 Students for 2016

INDIANAPOLIS – "We congratulate all of the Top 100 honorees," said School of Science Dean Simon Rhodes. "At IUPUI and in the School of Science, our students combine academic excellence with a unique environment where they can also develop remarkable research, leadership and community engagement skills".

With 46 students on this year’s list, the School breaks its previous record of 41. Last year, 12 of the School’s students were placed in the Top 20 and Science student Corinne Blackburn was named the top female student. This year’s Top 100 honorees will be recognized at the annual reception dinner where the Top 10 males, Top 10 females and Top Male and Female students will be named.

The Alumni Council and SOAR sponsor the 17th annual awards. A panel of alumni, faculty and staff select the top students based on nominations by faculty and staff. The students who were selected show strength in scholastic achievement, collegiate and co-curricular activities and civic/community service.

The following School of Science students were named to the 2016 Top 100:

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The School of Science is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service in the biological, physical, behavioral and mathematical sciences. The school is dedicated to being a leading resource for interdisciplinary research and science education in support of Indiana's effort to expand and diversify its economy.