Awards in Natural Science and Math
Biology
Dowd-Lester Award
Established in honor of the Dowd and Lester families to recognize an outstanding senior
biology major or combined major.
Donald W. Pyle Memorial Award
Established in memory of Donald W. Pyle, assistant professor of biology, 1977–79,
to recognize outstanding student research in biology.
Chemistry
The Charlotte W. Fahey Prize
Established in honor of Charlotte W. Fahey, professor of chemistry, 1937–75, by her
colleagues and friends, and awarded annually to two outstanding seniors in the Department
of Chemistry.
Environmental Studies and Sciences
Environmental Studies and Sciences Faculty Awards
Awarded to two outstanding graduating seniors, one in each track of the environmental
studies and sciences major, who, through academic achievement, community engagement,
and leadership, demonstrate exceptional promise in addressing environmental issues.
Exercise Science
Margaret Paulding Award in Exercise Science
Established in memory of Margaret Paulding, professor of physical education, 1937–73,
and chair of the Department of Physical Education and Dance, 1958–68, to recognize
outstanding student research in exercise sciences.
Geosciences
Roy T. Abbott III '78 Memorial Prize
Awarded to the senior geosciences major who has demonstrated the most enthusiasm and
improvement in the undergraduate program.
Mathematics and Computer Science
Robert and Marcia DeSieno Prize for Excellence in Mathematics and Computer Science
Established by Professor of Computer Science Robert P. DeSieno, who joined the faculty
in 1983, and Marcia Barrett DeSieno, and awarded annually two students who display
excellence, one in the study of mathematics and one in the study of computer science.
Gladys Gillman Taylor '48 Prize in Mathematics
Awarded to a junior or senior in mathematics or computer science for outstanding creative
work. This work may be of various types, including independent or joint research,
problem-solving, software design, presentations at meetings, participation in competitions,
or other activities that contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
Neuroscience
Hartnett Prize in Neuroscience
Established in honor of Bill and Teresa Hartnett, who were strong proponents of undergraduate
education, by their daughter, Professor of Psychology Mary Ann Foley, and awarded
annually to a senior who conducts neuroscience research of outstanding quality.
Physics
Eleanor A. Samworth Prize in Physics
Established in honor of Eleanor A. Samworth, professor of chemistry, 1964–94, by her
colleagues and friends, and awarded to an outstanding senior major in physics.
Psychology
Amy Eisenberg '72 Memorial Award
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Stanford E. Eisenberg in memory of their daughter, Amy
Eisenberg '72, and awarded to a junior or senior who submits a proposal for research
in educational psychology.
Michele Kelly '72 Memorial Award
Established by Amy Eisenberg in honor of Michele Kelly, and awarded annually to a
student in the Department of Psychology on the basis of excellence in independent
research within the department.
Krawiec Psychology Prize
Established in honor of Theophile S. Krawiec, professor of psychology, 1945–78, and
awarded to a psychology major at the end of the junior year who has achieved excellence
in work in the field.
Krawiec Scholar
Established in honor of Theophile S. Krawiec, professor of psychology, 1945–78, and
awarded annually to a graduating psychology major to support advanced study in the
field.
Caren Lane Sass '35 Award in Psychology
Established by Doris Hochstadter Haas '35, in memory of her classmate Caren Lane Sass
'35, and awarded to the senior major in the Department of Psychology who shows great
promise for future achievement.