LSU College of Science Hosts 2021 Choppin Honors Celebration Day
Even throughout a global pandemic, our students, faculty, and staff continued exceeding
expectations and working to answer the important questions our world was asking. To
honor their accomplishments, the LSU College of Science hosted its 2021 Choppin Honors
Celebration Day, where the students, faculty, and staff listed below were invited
to receive their awards in person and be recognized for their outstanding efforts.
Student Awards:
Heaven Harris, Outstanding Science Residential College Student, Biological Sciences
Grace Sheets, Outstanding Sophomore, Biochemistry
Xinyue Yu, Outstanding Junior, Mathematics
Nhung Ngo, Outstanding Senior, Biological Sciences
Tara Fife, Outstanding Dissertation Award, Mathematics
Faculty and Staff Awards:
Ginger Brininstool, Dr. Marion D. Socolofsky Award, Biological Sciences
Matthew Chambers, Undergraduate Teaching Award, Chemistry
Ivan Agullo, Graduate Teaching Award, Physics and Astronomy
Tad Dallas, Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award, Biological Sciences
Frank Womack, Staff Excellence Award, Physics and Astronomy
SCI Lead is a student council within the College of Science, which assists students in developing professional, leadership, and communication skills while advancing diversity and inclusion. Today, we recognized these members for participating in a variety of professional and community opportunities that are designed to help students network with others in their field and prepare them for a career in science.
Visit the SCI Lead program website to learn more.
SCI Lead Students:
Ethan Burnett, Chemistry
Eduardo Chamah, Biological Sciences
Onesty Culpepper, Biological Sciences
Imogen Hoffman, Chemistry
Samantha Lee, Biological Sciences
Joshua Nguyen, Chemistry
Cody Orvin, Biological Sciences
Award Recipients: