2024 Graduate Student Research and Teaching Awards
December 10, 2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the LSU Department of Chemistry celebrated the outstanding achievements of its graduate students in research, teaching, or both. The Graduate Student Research and Teaching Awards Ceremony recognizes students' dedication, innovation, and excellence in advancing their fields and contributing to the department's mission.
2024 Award Recipients
Division Awards
Robinson Graduate Analytical Chemistry Award: Quynh Do (Advisor: Prof. Jayne Garno)
Mary Jo Pribble Inorganic Chemistry Award: Monojit Das Bairagya (Advisor: Prof. Noémie Elgishi)
Timothy S. Evenson Macromolecular Chemistry Award: Shanta Biswas (Advisor: Prof. Amy Xu)
H. Dupont Durst Organic Chemistry Award: Simran Dhingra (Advisor: Prof. Graça Vicente)
Neil Kestner Physical Chemistry Award: Malsha Jayasinghe (Advisor: Kenneth Lopata)
Dow Chemical Macromolecular Award: Stefanie Klisch (Advisor: Prof. Gerald Schneider)
Kiran Allam International Award: Sebastian Oloo (Advisors: Prof. Kevin Smith & Prof. Graça Vicente)
James G. Traynham Teaching and Research Award: Khaleda Chowdhury Rinee (Advisor: Amy Xu)
Teaching Assistant Awards
CHEM 1212 General Chemistry Lab: Sarah Ginsberg (Advisor: Prof. Rabi Musah)
CHEM 2002 Analytical Chemistry Lab: Blessing Egbejiogu (Advisor: Prof. Kermit Murray)
CHEM 2364 Organic Lab: Robert Herman (Advisor: Prof. Semin Lee)
CHEM 4553 Laboratory in Instrumental Methods of Measurement and Analysis: Syed Ahmed (Advisor: Prof. Robert Cook)
CHEM 4564 Chemical Synthesis Laboratory: Harry Spencer (Advisor: Prof. David Spivak)
The awards are made possible through the generous support of alumni and friends to the Chemistry Development Fund, ensuring the continued recognition and encouragement of graduate excellence. To learn more about each established award, visit LSU Chemistry Graduate Student Awards.