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College of Science 2024 awards

The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

Three women smile for a photo, with the person in the middle holding a wooden plaque with a glass inscription on top.

Stacia Gordon (left) and Louisa Hope-Weeks (right) smile with Diana Moss, who won the Berninsone Outstanding Service Award.

College of Science 2024 awards

The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

Stacia Gordon (left) and Louisa Hope-Weeks (right) smile with Diana Moss, who won the Berninsone Outstanding Service Award.

Three women smile for a photo, with the person in the middle holding a wooden plaque with a glass inscription on top.

Stacia Gordon (left) and Louisa Hope-Weeks (right) smile with Diana Moss, who won the Berninsone Outstanding Service Award.

Over the past year, College of Science students, faculty and staff have made an impact on our campus, in our local community and around the world. The College of Science hosted the annual College of Science Awards Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, whether they be for research, service, teaching or overall excellence.

“These faculty, staff, students and members of our College of Science community work incredibly hard and these awards are well-deserved,” Dean Louisa Hope-Weeks said. “I’m proud to be part of this college.”

The awards ceremony was followed by a reception. The list of awardees recognized at the ceremony and other 2024 awardees is outlined below.

College of Science Awards

  • Outstanding Classified Employee Award – Anna Schwarz, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Berninsone Outstanding Service Award – Diana Moss, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Zaliapin Mentorship Award – Stanislav Jabuka, Mathematics and Statistics
  • LeMay Award for Excellence in Teaching – Chris Barile, Chemistry
  • Hyung K. Shin Award for Excellence in Research– Sudeep Chandra, Biology
  • Mousel-Feltner Award for Excellence in Research and/or Creative Activity – Pengbo Chu, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Academic Advisor Awards
    • Catherine Fernandez
    • Caitlin Strickland
  • Reynold Clayton Fuson Endowed Chemistry Professorship – David Leitner
  • Newmont Endowed Professorship in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering – Javad Sattarvand
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher – Claire Williams
  • Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards
    • Zachary Bess (Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Program)
    • Stephanie Coronado (Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Program)
    • Emmanuel Mends (Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Program)
  • Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award – Delia Basanta, Biology

University Awards

  • Henry Albert Senior Public Service Award
    • Erick Regalado
    • Sarah Peterson
    • Ariana Boorboor
  • Outstanding Senior Award - Ariana Boorboor
  • O.T.C. Governor’s Award – Cadet Sage Will
  • O.T.C. President’s Award – Cadet Katie Felton
  • Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student Researcher - Claire Williams
  • Postdoctoral Award for Exceptional Mentoring – Angie Lenard, Biology
  • Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award – Pamela Sandstrom, Biology
  • Ozmen Global Engagement Award – Phillip Ruprecht
  • Foundation Innovative Impact Award – Chris Kratt, Geological Sciences and Engineering
  • Foundation Outstanding Letter of Appointment Instructional Faculty Award (2024 Spring Semester) – Robert “Bobby” del Carlo
  • Foundation Professor Award – Sudeep Chandra, Biology
  • Emeritus Faculty
    • Stephanie McAfee
    • John L. Muntean
    • Robert J. Watters
    • Ilia Zaliapin
    • Raj Kallu
  • Emeritus Staff
    • Geri Ferguson-Reid
    • Charlotte Stock
  • 3-Minute Thesis Awardees
    • Patricia Berninsone People’s Choice Award: Abdulwarith Kassim
    • 1st place master’s category: Abdulwarith Kassim
    • 2nd place master’s category: Elizabeth Everest and Cathy Silliman

Nevada System of Higher Education Awards

  • Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award – Micah Woodruff

External Awards

  • Barry Goldwater Scholar – Andrew Siciliano
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardees
    • Jesus Diaz Sanchez
    • DiDiAlice Coker
    • Samson Stynen
  • 2024 Dragonfly Energy NCET Tech Award – Pengbo Chu
  • National Academy of Sciences – Geoff Blewitt
  • AAAS Fellowship – Andrei Derevianko
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