Student Awards

Sumner Increase Kimball Prize
This prize is awarded annually to those members of the senior class who have shown the most ability and originality in fields of the natural sciences.
Nicholas Scott Selden '09 (2008-2009)

Merck Index Award
Recognizes exceptional work by a senior chemistry or biochemistry major who is pursuing a career in chemistry or medicine.
Maria Beth Koenigs '09 (2008-2009)

William Campbell Root Award
Established in honor of Professor William Root, recognizes a senior chemistry major who has provided service and support to chemistry at Bowdoin beyond the normal academic program.
Elizabeth Eleanor Barton '09 (2008-2009)

American Institute of Chemists
Sponsored by the American Institute of Chemists, honors an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry in recognition of demonstrated ability, leadership, and professional promise.

Hypercube Award
Sponsored by the Hypercube software company, the award is given to a student with an interest in molecular mechanics and modeling.
Matthew Palmer Kwan '10 (2008-2009)

Philip W. Meserve Prize in Chemistry
Established in memory of Professor Philip Meserve '11, Bowdoin faculty from 1914-1940, this prize is awarded to a junior chemistry or biochemistry major.
Sarah Palmer Luppino '10 (2008-2009)

ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry
Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society, this award recognizes superior work in the area of analytical chemistry.
Ta-Hsuan Ong '10 (2008-2009)

Kamerling Laboratory Award
Established in memory of Chemistry Professor Samuel Kamerling, Bowdoin College faculty member from 1934-1969, this award recognizes outstanding laboratory work in Organic Chemistry.
Heather Margaret Kinnear '12 (2008-2009)

US Chemical Rubber Company First Year Award
Recognizing outstanding achievement and promise in chemistry, this award is sponsored by the CRC Press. Students are recognized based on their performance in chemistry laboratory courses.
Pornchai Kaewsapsak '12, Michelle Miriam Lawson '12 and Kathryn Margaret Leifheit '12 (2008-2009)

U.S. Chemical Rubber Company Laboratory Award
Recognizes outstanding performance by a first year student in the chemistry laboratory.
La'Shaye A. Ervin (2008-2009)