The Biology Department is once again pleased and proud to announce the recipients of our Senior Awards for Excellence in Biology. Although the criteria vary a bit among the awards, academic excellence, and dedication to and involvement in the college community are significant characteristics which we identify and acknowledge in these students. We are proud of these young scientists and citizens, and count them among our finest graduating seniors.
A celebration of their achievements will be held online May 7 with family members and friends as the Biology faculty honor their accomplishments, and present their awards during the 37th Annual Biology Awards Celebration. The 2021 awards and their recipients are as follows:
2021 Faculty Award
Arshia Arasappan and Safreen Sain, recipients
Delia Zumpano and Nicholas Zeltt, honorable mention
2021 Joseph Vena Award
Alexandra Immerso, Grace Cocanower, and Zachary Bishop, recipients
Ignatius Hazelwood, honorable mention
2021 Health Professions Award
Katie Ramdial and Rohan Singh, recipients
Alexandra Weaver, honorable mention
2021 Secondary Education Award
Grace Postiglione, recipient
2021 Susan Lapetz Uyhazi Award
Nathaniel Byrnes and Cole Santucci, recipients
2021 George Washington Carver Award
Emily Forester and Muhammad Siddiqui recipients
Usha Modukuru, honorable mention