We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding students and to recognize the dedicated staff and faculty who contribute to the School of Science’s success and excellence. We are proud to have you as part of the School of Science community.
Catherine A. Macris, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Remarks from the Dean
John F. DiTusa, Ph.D. Dean, School of Science Professor, Physics
School Awards
Presented by:
John F. DiTusa, Ph.D. Dean, School of Science Professor, Physics
Catherine A. Macris, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department Awards
Presented by the Department Chair, Program Director or Representative:
Biology Benjamin J. Perrin, Ph.D., Department Chair
Chemistry and Chemical Biology Partha Basu, Ph.D., Department Chair
Earth and Environmental Sciences Kathy J. Licht, Ph.D., Department Chair
Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program John V. Goodpaster, Ph.D., Representative
Mathematical Sciences Jeffrey X. Watt, Ph.D., Department Chair
Neuroscience Program Marian L. Logrip, Ph.D., Representative
Physics Ricardo S. Decca, Ph.D., Department Chair
Psychology Bethany S. Neal-Beliveau, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair
Closing Remarks
Catherine A. Macris, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences
School Awards
Awards and scholarships presented at the school level.
Trustees' Teaching Award
The Trustees’ Teaching Award honors individuals who have a positive impact on learning through the direct instruction of students, especially undergraduates. Award recipients must have demonstrated a sustained level of teaching excellence and must have completed at least three years of service at IU Indianapolis to be eligible.
Barbara L. Johnson Mathematical Sciences
Kathleen A. Marrs Biology
Bogdan Nica Mathematical Sciences
Gautam Vemuri Physics
Hongqiu Zhao Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Research Award for Tenure-Track Faculty
This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of research by a tenure-track faculty member.
Vivek P. Amin Physics
Research Award for Tenured Faculty
This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of research by a tenured faculty member.
Nicholas E. Manicke Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Service Award
This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of service by a full-time faculty member.
Bethany S. Neal-Beliveau Psychology
Full-Time Lecturer Service Award
This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of service by a full-time lecturer.
Robert W. Yost Biology
Academic Advising Award
This award is in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of academic advising by a full-time faculty or professional staff member.
Lisa L. Hastings-Smith Earth & Environmental Sciences and Mathematical Sciences
Partners in Education Full-Time Staff Award
The Partners in Education Full-Time Staff Award recognizes staff who make significant contributions in support of their department and the mission of our School. This award acknowledges an individual whose performance is notable among his or her peers and who demonstrates exemplary service.
Jasdeep Bagga School of Science
Jaime Sperandio School of Science
Teaching Assistant Award
This award honors a teaching assistant for outstanding teaching, for demonstrating superior ability to impart knowledge to students, and for stimulating students' desire to master these topics.
Gregory P. Gallagher Physics
School of Science Innovative Educator Award
This award honors a faculty or staff member who has had a substantial impact on the formal or informal education of students in the School, through an outstanding record of innovation and creativity in or out of the classroom and laboratory setting.
Stuart M. Kenderes Earth and Environmental Sciences
Malik-Evenbeck-Baker Advocacy and Opportunities Award
Established by Keith and Sally Anliker, this award honors a faculty or staff member who has had a substantial impact on the professional development and career trajectory of a faculty or staff member in the School.
Robert E. Minto Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Herron-Bodner-Boschmann Award for Scholarly Work in Science Education
This award honors a faculty member who has engaged in and published or presented their scholarly work in Science Education. This work, including educational research, development of new teaching approaches and technologies, and investigations or implementations of high-impact educational practices, has positively impacted the School of Science.
Samuel C. Nyarko Earth and Environmental Sciences
Chancellor's Scholar Award
This award is granted on behalf of Chancellor Latha Ramchand. It recognizes outstanding performance by students who have achieved the highest cumulative grade point average as determined by their School. Each year this distinguished award is only conferred upon twenty-two students campus-wide.
This year's award recipient for the School of Science:
Hannah F. A. Fox Biology
School of Science Undergraduate Research Award
This award is given to a graduating senior for excellence in independent research who demonstrates a commitment and a desire to explore more deeply the rich knowledge in his or her chosen discipline. In addition, recipients are nominated for the campus-wide Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research.
Nicole S. Gordon Biology and Neuroscience
Anastasiya Ivanchenko Biology and Environmental Science
Simon J. Rhodes Legacy Scholarship
The Simon J. Rhodes Legacy Scholarship was established by dedicated School of Science alumnus and entrepreneur P. Kent Hawryluk. This scholarship supports academically strong freshmen and sophomore students from Indiana who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree with a major in the School of Science.
Joshua D. Eliason Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Rebeka N. Nieten Biology
Lana Shapiro Biology
Hawryluk Family Scholarship
The Hawryluk Family Scholarship was established by dedicated School of Science alumnus and entrepreneur P. Kent Hawryluk. This scholarship supports academically strong junior and senior students from Indiana who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree with a major in the School of Science.
Giselle Bonilla Forensic & Investigative Sciences and Spanish
Caley M. Henley Environmental Science
Andrew K. Honrath Neuroscience
Zdenka Hulak Psychology
Ashli Jones-Corlette Psychology
Skyler B. Kissel Psychology
Isabella F. Orr Psychology
Sophia G. Orr Biology
Zainab Qadadri Neuroscience
Sera N. Rios Psychology
Bethlehem G. Zerom Neuroscience
Dr. Chris E. Stout RISE Scholarship
Dr. Chris Stout established this scholarship to support undergraduate students in the School of Science who participate in a RISE program.
Valeria Y. Bello Psychology
Desco E. McKay and Jeffrey X. Watt STEM Scholarship
The Desco E. McKay and Jeffrey X. Watt STEM Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in physical sciences, secondary math education, secondary science education, or any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field.
Julia W. Biesiada Applied Mathematics
Jenna M. May Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Lucas M. Wallen Pure Mathematics
Varma-Nelson Scholarship
Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson and Dr. John Nelson established this scholarship to recognize outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Science. Students must be peer-leaders in the Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) program and have a strong academic background.
Michael P. Cronin Psychology
Hysum I. Qazi Biochemistry
McBride Family Equity Scholarship
The McBride Family Equity Scholarship was established by Bill and Karen Christensen, friends of the School of Science, IU Indianapolis, and Indiana University. This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students in the School of Science who are pursuing a major in a STEM discipline.
Jayla M. Bryant Psychology
BioStorage Technologies RISE Scholarship
The BioStorage Technologies RISE Scholarship supports undergraduate students with a declared major in the School of Science who have an interest in a life sciences-related career, as demonstrated by major or intended career path. This scholarship will support a Research, International, Service Learning, or Experiential Learning (RISE) experience.
Daniella N. Hagans Neuroscience and Psychology
Carl R. Saintune Biology
Indumati Sukhatme RISE Scholarship
Established by former Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties, Dr. Uday Sukhatme, the Indumati Sukhatme RISE Scholarship memorializes his mother, Indumati. This scholarship honors her life and inspires others to contribute to new RISE Scholarships, which emphasize the importance of supporting Research, International, Service Learning and Experiential Learning (RISE) experiences for students.
Faith Lynn Neuroscience and Psychology
Cameron Williams Psychology
William H. and Elizabeth M. Reid RISE Scholarship
Established by Dr. Bart Ng, Dean Emeritus and Professor at the School of Science, this scholarship honors his mentor, Dr. William H. Reid, and his wife, Elizabeth M. Reid. This RISE scholarship honors the Reid’s legacy and supports outstanding undergraduate students from the School of Science who participate in an international experience.
Lizbeth Rodriguez-Penaloza Biology
Geraldine and David Rigdon RISE Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Robert D. Rigdon, a dedicated emeritus faculty member of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, to honor the memory of his parents, Geraldine and David Rigdon. This award supports undergraduate science majors who have integrated one of the four IU Indianapolis RISE (Research, International, Service Learning and Experiential Learning) initiatives into their studies.
Nora K. Boland Applied Mathematics
Ryan Eades Pure Mathematics
Jordan E. Fryman Actuarial Science
W. Michael and Susan L. Wells RISE Scholarship
Established by dedicated friends of the School, the W. Michael and Susan L. Wells RISE Scholarship supports students with a major in the School of Science who have an interest in a life sciences career and have integrated one of the four IU Indianapolis RISE (Research, International, Service Learning and Experiential Learning) initiatives into their studies.
Ammar E. Abdelsamad Biology
Lillian D. Wells Morris Biology, Forensic & Investigative Sciences, and Anthropology
Gene and Dorothy Marrs Memorial Scholarship
The Gene and Dorothy Marrs Memorial Scholarship supports travel and registration costs for undergraduate science majors interested in attending and presenting at academic conferences relevant to their research. Students must have an accepted poster or oral presentation to be eligible.
Carissa J. Cullen Geology and Geography
Aisha T. Tashpulatova Neuroscience
David and Teresa Nicodemus Research Scholarship
The David and Teresa Nicodemus Research Scholarship recognizes science majors who are involved in longevity research focused on aging or are involved in quality-of-life research associated with aging, including but not limited to, neurodegenerative disease.
Henry T. Adetulubo Neuroscience
Muad Hassan Neuroscience
John D. Barnwell Memorial Scholarship
The John D. Barnwell Scholarship was established by Dean Emeritus Dr. David L. Stocum as a tribute to his friend and student, Dr. John D. Barnwell who was a scientist, writer, and musician. The award is given to a student in the School of Science who has effectively integrated the arts and sciences into their degree program.
Lillian E. Zaharako Biology
Frank G. and Ernestine M. Lambertus Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Ernestine Lambertus in honor of her husband, Frank, who was a valued advisor to the Dean of the School of Science. Through their generosity, the Lambertus family has supported many science students in the school over the past three decades. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has shown progress and improvement in their academic program.
Saige Bowlby Forensic and Investigative Sciences
Imauri Connor Psychology
Josue E. Gomez Environmental Science
Science and Mathematics Future Teacher Scholarship
The Science and Mathematics Future Teacher Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate science or mathematics education major who demonstrates a record of academic excellence and a commitment to the vocation of K-12 science or mathematics teaching.
Heather J. Taylor Mathematics Teaching
Mikki Jeschke Peer Mentoring Scholarship
This award is given in memory of Psychology Advisor Mikki Jeschke whose vision, creativity, and hard work shaped and molded the Peer Advising Office as we know it today.
Arianna Blinn Biology and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
School of Science Alumni Association Academic Achievement Scholarship
The School of Science Alumni Association Academic Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a continuing undergraduate science major who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the School.
Ellie J. Law Neuroscience
Reed T. Lewis Chemistry
Adelyn K. Loviscek Psychology
Class of '84 Scholarship
Established by dedicated School of Science alumnus, Stephen A. Freeland, this scholarship recognizes an exceptional undergraduate student in the School of Science Honors Program.
Peter D. Remala Biology
The Indianapolis Project SEED Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Rosanne Bonjouklian, a valued friend to the School and an active supporter of the Project SEED Summer Research Program for high school students. The scholarship supports former Project SEED participants that attend IU Indianapolis and pursue a degree in the School of Science with a major in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, forensic and investigative sciences, geology, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and/or psychology. Consideration may be given to students pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, nursing, or public health.
Ismail Alrobaie Nursing
William and Donola Orr Scholarship
The William and Donola Orr Scholarship supports students with a major in the School of Science.
Erin S. Atkinson Biology
Abegail Danielson Biology
Fatima Hassuneh Undergraduate Research Memorial Scholarship
Fatima Hassuneh was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend with a passion and enthusiasm for science. This scholarship was established to honor her life and continue her legacy of generosity, service, academic achievement, and curiosity. This scholarship is given to students who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree in the School of Science and are actively engaged in undergraduate research.
Bernice Akakpo Biology
Department Awards
Awards and scholarships presented by our academic departments and programs.
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Bachelor of Arts
Valarie T. Wong Biology
Bachelor of Science
Hannah F. A. Fox Biology
Ronald E. Kirk Award
Established in memory of biology professor Dr. Ronald E. Kirk, this scholarship is awarded to the top student in freshman biology.
Tamer Adie Biology and Neuroscience
Juan Koothur Biomedical Sciences B.MD.
Sahanaa Nishkaran Interdisciplinary Studies B.MD.
Mohib M. Saeed Interdisciplinary Studies B.MD.
N. Douglas Lees Scholarship
For more than 45 years, Dr. Lees served the Department of Biology, School of Science, and the university. Established in 2019 upon his retirement, this scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in biology who is in good academic standing.
Rebecca Q. Charbonneau Biology
Richard O. McCracken Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Richard O. McCracken was a biology professor whose passion for research and teaching was reflected upon those with whom he had contact. In his honor, family and friends established this scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding sophomore or junior biology major.
Elizabeth K. Dixon Biology
Eva M. Spindler Biology
Lillian E. Zaharako Biology
Robert W. Tuveson Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mary Ellen Tuveson and Dr. David L. Stocum, this scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the biological sciences, with strong academic performance and future promise.
Anthony U. Shenouda Biology
Joseph Russo Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of biology professor Dr. Joseph Russo, this scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in biology.
Wini J. Barnett Biology and Neuroscience
Outstanding Research Award
Baccalaureate
Stacy David Biology
Master
Audrey M. Kruse Biology
Doctorate
Kathryn M. Brewer Biology
Elizabeth Steele Creveling Memorial Scholarship
In memory of his wife, Dr. Howard F. Creveling Jr. established this scholarship for an outstanding master’s or doctoral student in biology.
Verayna R. Newland Biology
Patricia A. Boaz Awards
Dr. Patricia A. Boaz’s passion was her students’ success. Named in her memory, this award is made to the graduating senior with the highest academic achievement in the Bachelor of Arts chemistry program.
Sydney E. Lyon Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Loren T. Jones Award
A former Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology chair, Dr. Loren T. Jones, is honored each year with this award. The recipient is a graduating senior with the highest academic achievement in the Bachelor of Science chemistry program.
Chanakarn Mongkonpruthangkoon Chemistry
Frank J. Welcher Award
Dr. Frank J. Welcher served the Department of Chemistry as its chair before IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) was officially established. The award was established in Dr. Welcher’s honor by his wife, Helen Beasley Welcher, and is given to a graduating senior with the most outstanding professional promise.
Colin M. Owens Chemistry
American Institute of Chemists Student Research and Recognition Award
Awarded to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry.
Michael G. Esdon Biochemistry
Distributed Drug Discovery Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry
Awarded to students who have shown outstanding academic performance in organic chemistry within the classroom and laboratory, mental attitude, and work ethic.
Maddalena Bolchini Chemistry
Theodore W. Cutshall Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Patricia Cutshall and family to honor her husband, Dr. Theodore W. Cutshall. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in chemistry in the School of Science who has completed and excelled in their organic chemistry research.
Lindsey R. Soruco Chemistry
James R. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. James R. McCarthy to honor his legacy and lifelong commitment to philanthropy, K-12 education, and higher education. The scholarship supports a promising undergraduate chemistry student who is pursuing a degree in the School of Science.
Reed T. Lewis Chemistry
Harry G. Mann Chemistry
Ridhwana Najum Biochemistry
Bonner-Ferguson-Kelley Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student worker who has been engaged for at least two terms as a storeroom assistant, recitation instructor, or laboratory teaching assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The awardee will have demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and have been an effective contributor to the department’s educational mission.
Taylor M. Loudermilk Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
This award recognizes the outstanding undergraduate student in Analytical Chemistry.
John P. Rooney Chemistry
Wilmer K. Fife Memorial Scholarship
Wilmer K. Fife taught chemistry at IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) for twenty-nine years. As a professor and department chair, he advised and mentored hundreds of students, deeply caring about them and their families. Professor Fife’s family and friends established this scholarship in his memory.
Angel Portillo Biochemistry
Loren T. Jones Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Loren T. Jones, this award provides a summer research stipend to a continuing undergraduate student.
Natasha Tikhomirova Biochemistry
CRC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
The CRC award recognizes the outstanding student in the freshmen chemistry courses.
Sahasra Thokala Biomedical Sciences B.MD.
Rich-Keller Elementary Chemistry Scholarship
Established by Dr. Erwin “Erv” Boschmann, this scholarship is awarded to a student who excels in the elementary chemistry lecture and laboratory courses (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121), and honors Dr. Ronald L. Rich and Dr. Raymond N. Keller, both of whom mentored the scholarship donor.
Ziraily Rivas Montiel Medical Humanities & Health Studies
Elizabeth C. Theobald Environmental Science
O'Donnell Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship
This scholarship will support one dedicated sophomore or junior chemistry major who is conducting research in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The recipient will have significant research experience at IU Indianapolis. The recipient’s mentor must be a full-time faculty member in the Department.
Zaid Okab Chemistry
O'Donnell Graduate Chemistry Research Scholarship
This scholarship supports one continuing doctoral student who is conducting research in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The recipient’s mentor must be a full-time faculty member in the Department.
Madison Page Chemistry
Dr. Sumon Hati Graduate Dissertation Scholar
This award is given to an outstanding graduate student during the final year of their dissertation research.
Krishnakumar Sachidanandan Chemistry
Graduate Student Leadership and Service Award
This award is given to a third or fourth year graduate student for extraordinary service and/or leadership to departmental activities and the profession. The recipient goes above and beyond the normal responsibilities as a graduate student.
Cole Stenftenagel Chemistry
Dr. Allen O. Perry Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Perry worked in the mineral and energy industries. He had 24 years of service in the federal government managing programs related to mined land reclamation, regulation of coal mining, industrial minerals evaluations, and research on the environmental aspects of mining and mineral processing. He had extensive experience in public policy issues and international affairs, coordinated interagency programs and research efforts and was an author on numerous publications.
Dr. Perry’s family established this scholarship in his honor with hopes of passing on his legacy and love for geology and earth sciences. This scholarship is given to an environmental science or geology major at IU Indianapolis to further the student’s degree program.
Elizabeth C. Theobald Environmental Science
Earth Sciences Alumni Scholarship
Established and supported by many IUPUI and IU Indianapolis earth sciences alumni, this scholarship is awarded to a student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Miciah M. Lippold Environmental Science
Indiana Geology and Gem Scholarship
This scholarship is given to an environmental science or geology major at IU Indianapolis to further the student’s undergraduate degree program.
Lincoln D. Berry Geology
Isaac X. Morris Geology
Air and Waste Management Association Scholarship
This scholarship is given to an IU Indianapolis undergraduate student majoring in environmental science or geology.
Saadaya H. Karmo Environmental Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Geology
Isaac X. Morris Geology
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Environmental Science
Saadaya H. Karmo Environmental Science
Erica Settles Environmental Science
Outstanding Earth Science Graduate
Carissa J. Cullen Geology and Geography
Grace E. Gasaway Geology
Drs. Arthur and Patricia Mirsky Undergraduate Scholarship
Drs. Arthur and Patricia S. Mirsky established this fellowship to support Earth Sciences students. This scholarship is a tribute to the more than 50 years the couple spent in education – he as the founder and former Chair of the Department of Geology, now Earth and Environmental Sciences, and she as the Director of Special Education and school psychologist in the Speedway school system.
Kaitlyn Ewing Geology
Kaitlyn N. Mikulec Geology
Erica Settles Environmental Science
Dr. Arthur Mirsky Graduate Fellowship
Emmanuel A. Agyekum Geology
Miranda Johnson-Phillips Geology
Dr. Jay A. Siegel Award
This award is given to the top student in FIS-I 205 Concepts of Forensic Science I in honor of Dr. Jay A. Siegel, Founding Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program.
Jadyn Bowers Psychology
Dr. Jay A. Siegel Memorial Travel Scholarship
This scholarship supports students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program who plan to attend or present at a scientific conference.
Natalie N. Holmes Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Outstanding Research Award
This award is given to an outstanding student who has demonstrated excellence in research with commitment and desire to advance the field of forensic science.
Faith R. Bittner Forensic & Investigative Sciences and Chemistry
Academic Achievement Award
This award is given for outstanding academic achievement, including high GPA and challenging course enrollment.
Kaitlyn N. Phillips Forensic & Investigative Sciences and Biology
Student Leadership Award
This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership and service in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program and/or the Forensic Science Club.
Taylor M. Loudermilk Forensic & Investigative Sciences and Chemistry
Outstanding Student Teaching Award
This award recognizes outstanding student teaching assistants for their superior ability to impart knowledge of chosen topics to students and to stimulate their desire to master such topics. The award recognizes that teaching extends beyond the classroom and includes activities such as mentoring and motivating of students, either formally or informally.
Natalie N. Holmes Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Charles (Chuck) Gould Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is named for Charles (Chuck) Gould, who was a Forensic and Investigative Sciences graduate student and an analyst with the Indianapolis Marion County Forensic Services Agency (IMCFSA). Established by his family in his memory, this scholarship supports a graduate student pursuing a degree in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program.
Sara M. Hartley Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Carolina N. Wrobel Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Yuri Abramovich Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of Dr. Yuri Abramovich, this scholarship commemorates Dr. Abramovich’s legacy as a colleague, mathematician and educator. This scholarship supports students who have a keen interest in the study of mathematics, who demonstrate academic excellence, especially in mathematics courses beyond the sophomore level, and who show promise for a career in mathematics.
Undergraduate
Madeline V. Smith Pure Mathematics
Graduate
Maico Gouveia de Oliveira Freitas Mathematics
Andrés E. Quintero Santander Mathematics
Anna K. Suter Scholarship
Professor Anna K. Suter was an advocate for students, promoting academic success and encouraging many students to persist and achieve their degree objectives. This scholarship was established in her memory to support full-time undergraduate students, thus ensuring that the next generation of mathematicians would be recognized for their achievements.
Julia W. Biesiada Applied Mathematics
Ethan P. Jackson Applied Statistics
Sebastian D. Minton Pure Mathematics
Madeline V. Smith Pure Mathematics
Lucas M. Wallen Pure Mathematics
Charalambos D. Aliprantis Prize
This award was established by Dr. Bart Ng, Dean Emeritus and Professor of the School of Science, to honor the memory of Dr. Charalambos D. “Roko” Aliprantis and his contributions to the development of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Aliprantis was a dedicated faculty member from 1974 through 1996 and contributed greatly to interdisciplinary research in mathematics. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding mathematics graduate students who exemplify outstanding scholastic achievements as well as leadership qualities.
Keshav Dahiya Mathematics
Krishna Chaitanya Kalidindi Mathematics
Cowen Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Carl Cowen and Janice Wheater-Cowen to honor and memorialize Janet Catherine Cowen for her lifelong commitment to philanthropy and education. This scholarship will support a promising graduate student who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences.
Rasika K. Balasuriya Arachchige Mathematics
Zella A. Miller Mathematics
Andrés E. Quintero Santander Mathematics
Outstanding Beginning Mathematics Graduate Student Award
Ajith Krishna Deyan Mathematics
Outstanding Advanced Mathematics Graduate Student Award
Yuehui Xu Mathematics
Outstanding Beginning Statistics Graduate Student Award
Rasika K. Balasuriya Arachchige Statistics
Outstanding Advanced Statistics Graduate Student Award
Yuxin Dong Statistics
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award
Dustin W. Newland Mathematics
Outstanding Senior Actuarial Science Major Award
Jordan E. Fryman Actuarial Science
Outstanding Senior Applied Math Major Award
Zachary Seeks Applied Mathematics
Outstanding Senior Applied Statistics Major Award
William H. Schaab Applied Statistics
Outstanding Senior Math Education Major Award
Adam T. Jessee Math Teaching
Outstanding Senior Pure Math Major Award
Sebastian D. Minton Pure Mathematics
Outstanding Master's Student in Computational Data Science Program Award
Kyle McCrocklin Computational Data Science
Outstanding Master's Student in Statistics Program Award
Jue Wang Applied Statistics
Outstanding Math Assistance Center Tutor Award
Aidan J. Susnar Data Science
Math Major Spirit Award
Ellie H. Buck Pure Mathematics
Outstanding Mathematical Sciences Administrator Award
Sharon Rangazas, M.A. Mathematical Sciences
Bernie Morrel Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award
Robert M. Worth, M.D., Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences
Bernie Morrel Full-Time Faculty Teaching Award
Amanda R. Wilhelm, Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences
Neuroscience Spirit Award
This award is made to a student who has a high GPA and demonstrated a passion for neuroscience.
Rachel M. Schweiger Neuroscience and Biology
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
This award is made to a graduating senior for highest academic achievement in the neuroscience program at IU Indianapolis.
Olivia DeHaven Neuroscience and Biology
Seth Sears Memorial Outstanding Service Award
This award is made to a graduating senior for considerable and outstanding service to the neuroscience program at IU Indianapolis.
Ananya Pendela Neuroscience and Bioinformatics
Dr. Bethany Neal-Beliveau Neuroscience Award
This award is made to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service and research.
Catrina Pereda Neuroscience and Psychology
Dr. Charles Goodlett Inquisitive Mind Award
Aisha T. Tashpulatova Neuroscience
Dr. Steve Boehm Young Scientist Award
This award is made to a student who has participated in addiction neuroscience undergraduate research.
Jago Thompson-Roberts Neuroscience
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
This award goes to a graduating neuroscience major who has extensively participated and excelled in research in the neurosciences.
Nicole S. Gordon Neuroscience and Biology
Outstanding Neuroscience Professor Award
Bethany S. Neal-Beliveau, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Psychology
Rutuj Gavankar Memorial Scholarship
The Rutuj Gavankar Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate scholarships for seniors in the School of Science who are majoring in physics, have demonstrated excellence in research and course work, especially in physics and mathematics.
Gunner W. Imel Physics and Electrical Engineering
University Physics Award
This award is given to an outstanding student in the PHYS-I 152/PHYS-I 251 course sequence.
Madeline V. Smith Pure Mathematics
Forrest Meiere Prize for an Outstanding Undergraduate Physics Major
Dr. Forrest Meiere was the Physics Department’s first and longest-serving chair, dedicating 32 years to physics education and research. This award is made to an undergraduate physics major who has achieved an outstanding academic record.
Janice Hsu Physics
D.J. Angus-Scientech Education Foundation Physics Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the D.J. Angus-Scientech Education Foundation. It is awarded to a sophomore or junior student who is in good academic standing and has shown significant improvement in grade average.
Alec D. Gardner Physics and Applied Mathematics
Han Paik Mentoring Award
The Han Paik Mentoring Award is given in honor of long-time physics faculty member, Dr. Han Won Paik. Dr. Paik joined the faculty of Purdue University in Indianapolis in 1962. He was a devoted teacher of physics throughout his career, and after his retirement in 1993, Dr. Paik continued to mentor students in physics on a volunteer basis. This award is given to a physics major or minor who has shown a commitment to mentoring other students in physics.
Nolan Little Physics
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Emily N. Ord Physics
Robert G. Neel Award
Dr. Neel is a former chair of the Department of Psychology, and this award honors his many years of service to the School. This award recognizes a senior with the highest GPA.
Karlie L. Nichols Psychology
Robert I. Long Award
As department chair, Dr. Long made considerable contributions to the psychology program. This award is made to a graduating senior for excellence in leadership, research, and service.
Blair Miller Psychology
Psi Chi Scholarship
Established by Deidre and Alpheus Bingham, the Psi Chi Scholarship is awarded to a member of the IU Indianapolis chapter of Psi Chi, a national honor society, who is academically strong and demonstrates outstanding leadership and service to the department, the School, and the campus.
Daniella N. Hagans Neuroscience and Psychology
John F. Kremer Undergraduate Mentor Award
Throughout his career, Dr. Kremer believed that peer mentors could have a powerful effect on student success in an introductory psychology class. This award is given to the peer mentor who best exemplifies the characteristics associated with this success: dedication, relentless persistence, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to connect with all students.
Vincentia P. Sandy Psychology
Psychology Undergraduate Research Award
This scholarship supports undergraduate students who participate in undergraduate research.
Tristan S. Barta Psychology
Zachary E. Piper Psychology
Psychology Undergraduate Community Engagement Scholarship
This scholarship supports undergraduate students who participate in community engagement.
Cameron Williams Psychology
Outstanding Student Teaching Award
This award recognizes outstanding student teaching assistants for their superior ability to impart knowledge of chosen topics to students and to stimulate their desire to master such topics. The award recognizes that teaching extends beyond the classroom and includes activities such as mentoring and motivating of students, either formally or informally.
Undergraduate
Eshal A. Ahmed Psychology
Graduate
Daniel Garcy Addiction Neuroscience
Paul J. McKinley Award
This award is presented to a student in the Addiction Neuroscience doctoral program in memory of former student Paul J. McKinley.
Colleen E. McGonigle Addiction Neuroscience
Clinical Psychology Excellence Award
This award recognizes a graduate student with outstanding performance in clinical work and training.
Marcia Burns Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Award for Service Excellence
This award recognizes a graduate student with outstanding performance in citizenship service to the department.
Madisen T. Russell Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Award for Research Excellence
This award recognizes a graduate student who goes above and beyond the research requirements of the graduate degree and shows outstanding performance in research.
Stella Snyder Clinical Psychology
Outstanding Clinical Practicum Supervisor Award
This award recognizes exemplary supervision and training provided to graduate students in clinical psychology who are engaged in clinical practice.
Daniel F. Rexroth, PsyD, HSPP Clinical Psychiatry and Clinical Neurology
Student Recognitions
School of Science students recognized for excellence by IU Indianapolis.
2026 IU Indianapolis Elite 50 Graduate Students
Each year, IU Indianapolis honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom—in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement. These IU Indianapolis Elite 50 represent the best of the best among IU Indianapolis’s graduate and professional students and capture everything that makes IU Indianapolis exceptional.
This year’s Elite 50 includes four students from the School of Science.
Martin T. Adjesah Geology
Christopher A. Crawford Clinical Psychology
Madisen T. Russell Clinical Psychology
Eray Schulz Chemistry
2026 IU Indianapolis Top 100 Undergraduate Students
Each year, IU Indianapolis honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic performance, campus leadership, and community engagement. These “Top 100” students represent everything that makes IU Indianapolis exceptional.
This year's Top 100 includes 44 students from the School of Science.
Sanjana Adig Biomedical Sciences
Khaled H. Alysavy Biology and Neuroscience
Minahil Anees Biology
Yashaswini Battina Neuroscience and Psychology
Malak Belkacemi Neuroscience
Julia W. Biesiada Applied Mathematics
Faith R. Bittner Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Karis L. Blacklock Environmental Science
Alyssa K. Blaszynski Biology
Diya Chaudhri Biology
Morgan L. Fischer Physics
Sean A. Fischer Biology
Hannah F. A. Fox Biology
Morganna S. Gordon Biology
Nicole S. Gordon Biology and Neuroscience
Anastasiya Ivanchenko Biology
Hargurleen Kaur Biology
Harnoor Kaur Biology
Sukhmeet Kour Biology
Ellie J. Law Neuroscience
Madison E. Lisenko Chemistry
Addison L. Lopian Biology
Taylor M. Loudermilk Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Ayah R. Mahariq Biology
Harry G. Mann Chemistry
Emily S. Massa Biology
Lara A. McGlothlin Biology
Chanakarn Mongkonpruthangkoon Chemistry
Sreepadaarchana Munjuluri Neuroscience
Mansi Nayak Biology
Jaxson S. Nielsen Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Dana Peng Biology
Natalie L. Penman Psychology
Kaitlyn N. Phillips Biology and Forensic & Investigative Sciences
Hannah Robbins Biology
Amal Safiia Neuroscience and Psychology
Mohab S. Sayed-Elawad Neuroscience
Christopher A. Subi-Kasozi Neuroscience
Aisha T. Tashpulatova Neuroscience
Jago Thompson-Roberts Neuroscience
Bethany G. Trinklein Biology
Isaac S. Wilson Biology
Valarie T. Wong Biology
Rilyn M. Wonnell Biology
The School of Science is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service in the biological, physical, computational, behavioral and mathematical sciences.
