Chemistry Department Awards for Students
Chemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Award
Our summer research award provides students with a cash stipend and a housing allowance. The students then work for approximately six to eight weeks under the supervision of a faculty mentor on a project that will advance the state-of-the-art in their field of chemistry. Recent research topics have centered on acid mine drainage, molecular modeling, peptide & protein chemistry, and green chemistry concepts. Our campus is also a great place to be in the summertime, and students participating in summer research develop a bond of friendship that lasts beyond their time at Saint Francis University.
Dr. M. Jayne Kimlin Award in Physical Sciences
The M. Jayne Kimlin award is awarded to a female Chemistry student to perform summer research in part with the Chemistry department's Summer Research program. This award was established in 1999 in compliance with the wishes of Dr. M. Jayne Kimlin, an alumnus and long-time professor at Saint Francis University.
Chemistry Department Senior Award
This award, given during the School of Sciences Award Ceremony, is presented to the highest achieving senior student in the department based upon academic excellence.
Chemistry Department Service Award
This award, given during the School of Sciences Award Ceremony, is presented to the senior student who has demonstrated exemplary service and leadership.
Father Albert Driesch/Avian Technologies Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry
This scholarship award, funded by Saint Francis University alumnus, Arthur Springsteen, is presented to a chemistry major that has completed Organic Chemistry I and II, and is based on overall class performance.
Kaylee Harford Undergraduate Research Award
The Kaylee Harford Undergraduate Research Award was established by Dr. Rose Clark and Dr. Edward Zovinka with the support of the Harford family and the campus community to honor Kaylee's memory. Kaylee had a love for chemistry and for experimentation that will continue through other students to conduct research during the summer months.
Mary and Paul Zovinka Undergraduate Research Award
The purpose of the Zovinka endowment is to fund undergraduate research in chemistry. It was established by Dr. Edward Zovinka and Dr. Rose Clark to honor Dr. Zovinka's grandparents. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Chemistry faculty on the basis of his or her research potential, service to the department, QPA and demonstrated interest in the field.