Biological Sciences

Spring 2026 Departmental Awards

In May, we honored and recognized our outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at the Department of Biological Sciences’ 2026 Awards, Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony. We are so proud of all of our award winners. They all exemplify the very epitome of excellence — active in research, fully engaged in their learning, and giving back to their community.

Undergraduate student awards

Six headshots of the undergraduate award winners.
Alexandra Suggs, Outstanding Junior; Aidan Moreno, Outstanding Junior; Sophie Waugh, Outstanding Senior; Mercy Crapps, Outstanding Senior and Robert H. Martin Award; Meredith Leach, Outstanding Senior – Discovery; Steven Joseph, Outstanding Senior – Discovery.

Graduate student awards

Five headshots of the graduate award winners.
Paige Powell, Outstanding Graduate in Engagement; Tara Cronin, Outstanding Graduate in Learning; Rose Serradimigni, Outstanding Graduate in Learning; Abagail Goff, Outstanding Graduate in Learning; Sophie Millard, Outstanding Graduate in Discovery.