College of Science Students, Faculty, and Staff Recognized at the 46th Annual Arthur R. Choppin Honors Convocation
BATON ROUGE- At the end of every spring semester, the College of Science and its departments recognize students, faculty, and staff who have made significant professional accomplishments and notable contributions to the department throughout the academic year at the Arthur R. Choppin Honors Convocation.
“We have outstanding students, staff, and faculty all across the college. Every year, I look forward to learning at the Honors Convocation about the brand-new ways they excel in the classroom, the office, and the laboratory,” said Associate Dean of Academic Services, Dr. Andrew Maverick.
Dr. Choppin graduated from LSU in 1918 with majors in chemistry and botany. After serving in World War I, he became an instructor at LSU and obtained a master’s degree in chemistry in 1925. He took a leave of absence to earn his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1929. Choppin became an assistant professor of chemistry at LSU and established a research program in kinetics. After promotion to full professor in 1936, he was made dean of the college in 1944, where he remained until his retirement in 1968. During his tenure as dean of the then College of Chemistry and Physics, Dr. Choppin oversaw the conversion of the basic sciences at LSU from a unit largely engaged in teaching to one that promoted research by its faculty and students.
In memory of Dr. Choppin and his dedication to our college, this ceremony, now in its 46th year, is made possible by gifts made in Choppin’s honor through the LSU Foundation and the scholarship fund of the Louisiana Department of the American Legion.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
College of Science Recognitions
Outstanding Sophomore: Ella Cochran
Outstanding Junior: Anna Leyrer
Outstanding Senior: Claire Brescher
Student Ambassador- Graduating Senior: Houston Smith
Student Ambassador – Graduating Senior: Leora Wilson
SRC Outstanding Student: Amelia Hayde
Distinguished Dissertation Award: Glaucia Del-Rio
Dr. Marion D. “Soc” Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence (Tie): Rebecca Nguyen and Johnna Roose
Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award: Daijiang Li
Undergraduate Teaching Award: Ling Long
Graduate Teaching Award: Noémie Elgrishi
Staff Excellence Award: Elizabeth Hlucky
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentoring (Tenure-Track Faculty): Catherine Deibel
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentoring (Non-Tenure-Track Faculty): Funda Kizilkaya
LSU College of Science Office of Diversity & Inclusion Recognition
SCI Lead: Grace Brandhurst, Jason Huang, Darryl Higgins, Dykia Williams, Nina Colegrove, Sadam Raabith, Tammy San, Zahra Naeini, Skylar Mancuso, Nita McCulla, Maci Mannina, and Connor Couvillon
SOARS: Jason Huang, Aaliyah Hameed, and Raenessa Walker
Department of Biological Sciences Recognitions
Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Zahra Naeini
Outstanding Senior in Biochemistry: Alexa Gonzalez
Charles S. McCleskey Memorial Endowment Scholarship: Kenedi Lynch
Amborski Award: Lucy Detweiler
Socolofsky Scholarship: Emily Evans
Geaux Teach Award: Robert Godke
The Harvey Landry Jr. Greater BR State Fair Scholarship Fund: Tanisha Patel
Marie Standifer Undergraduate Award in Biological Sciences: Lexie Cheremie
Virginia Rice Williams Memorial Scholarship: Sophia Matylis
Department of Chemistry Recognitions
Boussert Outstanding Student Award: Cale Locicero and Anne D’Armond
Chemistry Divisional Student Award – Inorganic: Katy Knecht
Chemistry Divisional Student Award – Physical: Kyron Thomas
Chemistry Divisional Student Award – Organic: Zoe Patton
Chemistry Divisional Student Award – Analytical: Kaitlyn Hall
Chemistry Divisional Student Award – Macromolecular: Emma Breaux
Department of Geology & Geophysics Recognitions
Geology Outstanding Senior: Sarah Bancroft
Geology Outstanding Junior: Mary Roach
Geology Outstanding Sophomore: Brett Dodson
Department of Mathematics Recognitions
Betti and Robert Giles Senior Mathematics Award: Michael Gravois
Peg and Tom Madden Mathematics Research Scholarship: Lillian Powell, Thao Nguyen, and Joel Keller
Margaret Oxley Mathematics Education Award: Paul Theders
Pasquale Porcelli Rising Junior Undergraduate Scholarship: Jay Garcia
Pasquale Porcelli Rising Senior Undergraduate Scholarship: Han Nguyen
Department of Physics & Astronomy Recognitions
Keen-Morris Award for Outstanding Senior: Michael Gravois