College of Science Award Winners

Champion of Science Award

This Dean's award recognizes an individual or individuals who demonstrate excellence and extra effort that goes beyond what is requested, and the highest quality performance. The award is modeled, including its name, after the President’s Beaver Champion Award.

Vrushali Bokil, Mathematics, 2024
Lori Kayes, Integrative Biology, 2023
Malgo Peszynska, Mathematics, 2021-22
Rusty Root, Sierra Hansen, Manager and Store Keeper at Chemstores, 2020
Bettye Maddux, Director of Research Development, 2019

Dean’s Early Career Achievement Award

This award recognizes exceptional achievement in research and education by an early-career, tenure track faculty member in the College of Science.

Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz & Maude David, Chemistry & Microbiology, 2024
Molly Burke, Integrative Biology, 2023
David Hendrix, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2021-22
Felipe Barretto, Integrative Biology, 2020
Kim Halsey, Microbiology, 2019
Rebecca Terry, Integrative Biology, 2019
Elise Lockwood, Mathematics, 2018
Thomas Sharpton, Microbiology, 2017

Disease Mechanism and Prevention Fund

This donor-supported award supports research into the mechanism, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease by faculty within the College of Science.

Alysia Vrailas-Mortimer, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2023
Adrian Gombart, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2021-22
Swati Patel, Mathematics, 2021-22
Adrian Gombart, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2020
Marilyn Mackiewicz, Chemistry, 2020

Distinguished Service Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize exceptional achievement in service by recognizing outstanding contributions by members of the College of Science. Faculty, staff and students are all eligible to receive this award.

Fred DeAngelis, Physics, 2024
Kari Van Zee, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2023
David Maddison, Integrative Biology, 2021-22
Megan Wilson, Integrative Biology, 2020
Randall Milstein, Physics, 2019
Margie Haak, Chemistry, 2019

F.A. Gilfillan Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Science

This award honors faculty members in the College of Science whose scholarship and scientific accomplishments have extended over a substantial period of time, especially faculty whose research careers have had a significant impact on his or her field.

Elisar Barbar, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2024
Wei Kong, Chemistry, 2023
Heidi Schellman, Physics, 2021-22
Michael Freitag, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2020
Michael Blouin, Integrative Biology, 2019
May Nyman, Chemistry, 2018
Corinne Manogue, Physics, 2018
Robert T. Mason, Integrative Biology, 2016
Janet Tate, Physics, 2015
Edward Waymire, Mathematics, 2014
Mas Subramanian, Chemistry, 2013
Andy Karplus, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2012
Stephen Giovannoni, Microbiology, 2011
Mark Hixon, Zoology, 2010
Andrew Blaustein, Zoology, 2009
Peter Clark, Geosciences, 2008
Joseph Beckman, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2007
Jane Lubchenco, Zoology, 2006
Stevan J. Arnold, Zoology, 2005
Walter Loveland, Chemistry, 2004
Daniel J. Arp, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2003
Frank L. Moore, Zoology, 2002
Douglas Keszler, Chemistry, 2001
Dennis Hruby, Microbiology, 2000
Brian Croft, Entomology, 1999
Dallice I. Mills, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1998
Bruce A. Menge, Zoology, 1997
James D. White, Chemistry, 1996
Ronald B. Guenther, Mathematics, 1995
T. Darrah Thomas, Chemistry, 1994
John D. Lattin, Entomology, 1993
John L. Fryer, Microbiology, 1992
William Sandine, Microbiology, 1991
Donald J. Reed, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 1990
Christopher Mathews, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1989
Roman Schmitt, Chemistry, 1988
Gerald Krantz, Entomology, 1987
Norman Bishop, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1986
Kenneth Hedberg, Chemistry, 1985
Kensal van Holde, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1984

Fred Horne Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching Science

The purpose of the award is to recognize sustained excellence in teaching science by honoring a faculty member in the College of Science who has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional instructional qualities and has had a significant impact on students over a period of not less than five years.

Shawn Massoni, Microbiology, 2024
Mary Beisiegel, Mathematics, 2023
Elizabeth Gire, Physics, 2022
Kari Van Zee, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2021
Lesley Blair, Biology, 2020
Marita Barth, Chemistry, 2019
Robert Mason, Integrative Biology, 2018
William Bogley, Mathematics, 2017
Indira Rajagopal, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2016
Jeff Kollath, Statistics, 2015
Daniel Myles, Chemistry, 2013
Linda Bruslind, Microbiology, 2012
David McIntyre, Physics, 2011
Glenn Evans, Chemistry, 2010
Virginia Weis, Zoology, 2009
Alix Gitelman, Statistics, 2008
Thomas P. Dick, Mathematics, 2007
Kevin Ahern, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2006
Philip R. Watson, Chemistry, 2005
Tevian Dray, Mathematics, 2004
Joseph Spatafora, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2003
Richard Nafshun, Chemistry, 2003
Janet Tate, Physics, 2002
Michael Schuyler, Chemistry, 2001
Anita Grunder, Geosciences, 2001
Corinne Manogue, Physics, 2000
Lynda Ciuffetti, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2000
Janine Trempy, Microbiology, 1999
Patricia Muir, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1999
Andrew Blaustein, Zoology, 1999

Gladys Valley Award for Exemplary Administrative Support

The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding job performance and dedication by a College staff person to the individual's Department and to the College. The recipient will receive a certificate of merit, a plaque, and a $500 cash award at the College of Science Awards Day.

Rusty Root, Chemistry, 2024
Kelly Carter, Physics, 2023
Tony Reyna, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2021-22
Cindy Kent, Integrative Biology, 2021-22
Tresa Bowlin, Integrative Biology, 2020
Mary Fulton, Microbiology, 2019
Paula Christie, Chemistry, 2018
Sharon Betterton, College of Science, 2017
Traci Durrell-Khalife, Integrative Biology, 2016
Luanne Johnson, Chemistry, 2015
Deanne Wilcox, Mathematics, 2014
Tara Bevandich, Integrative Biology, 2013
Cindra Fisher, Microbiology, 2012
Torri Givigliano, Zoology, 2011
Stacey Schulte, Geosciences, 2010
Melinda Peterson, Geosciences, 2009
Mary Fulton, Microbiology, 2008
Jill Wait, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 2007
Joanne VanGeest, Geosciences, 2006
Joey Carson, Chemistry, 2005
Gail Millimaki, Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2004

Gender Equity in Leadership Award

This award recognizes work that enhances leadership skills and opportunities for faculty members who previously or currently identify as women in the College of Science.

Marilyn Mackiewicz and Paula Weiss, Chemistry, 2023
Elisar Barbar, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2023
Katée Keen and Jennifer Olarra, Microbiology and College of Science Dean's Office, 2023

Inclusive Excellence Award

This award recognizes the outstanding work of a faculty, staff, or student in advancing inclusive excellence at Oregon State University.

Inclusive Excellence @ OSU program, 2024
Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, Integrative Biology, 2023
Marilyn Mackiewicz, Chemistry, 2021-22
Heather Masson-Forsythe, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2020
Vrushali Bokil, Mathematics, 2019
Physics for Inclusion in Science student club, 2019

Industry Partnership Award

This award supports projects that are developing new areas of research and establishing or augmenting research partnerships with industry partners.

Kyriakos Stylianou, Chemistry, 2023
Matthew Graham, Physics, 2022

Loyd F. Carter Awards for Outstanding and Inspirational Teaching in Science

Every year since 1946, the Loyd F. Carter Award has been presented to two outstanding College of Science faculty members: one for undergraduate teaching and one for graduate teaching. The purpose of the award is to encourage and recognize effective and inspirational teaching. The final selection is based solely on student nominations and voting.

Jamie Cornelius, Integrative Biology, 2024 (graduate)
Amila Liyanage, Chemistry, 2024 (undergraduate)
Marilyn Mackiewicz, Chemistry, 2023 (graduate)
Paul Ha-Yeon Cheong, Chemistry, 2023 (undergraduate)
James Molyneux, Statistics, 2022 (graduate)
Kyriakos Stylianou, Chemistry, 2022 (undergraduate)
Charlotte Whickam, Statistics, 2021 (graduate)
Corinne Manogue, Physics, 2021 (undergraduate)
Katherine McLaughlin, Statistics, 2020 (graduate)
Devon Quick, Integrative Biology, 2020 (undergraduate)
Sandra Loesgen, Chemistry, 2019 (graduate)
Nate Kirk, Biology, 2019 (undergraduate)
David (Xiulei) Ji, Chemistry, 2018 (graduate)
Daniel Myles, Chemistry, 2018 (undergraduate)
Sarah Emerson, Statistics, 2017 (graduate)
Juliann Moore, Statistics, 2017 (undergraduate)
Oksana Ostroverkhova, Physics, 2016 (graduate)
Chris Coffin, Physics, 2016 (undergraduate)
Tory Hagen, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2015 (graduate)
David Wing, Mathematics, 2015 (undergraduate)
Lisa Madsen, Statistics, 2013
Lori Kayes, Biology, 2013
Kevin Gable, Chemistry, 2012
Devon Quick, Zoology, 2012
Peter Clark, Geosciences, 2011
Paul Blakemore, Chemistry, 2011
Richard Nafshun, Chemistry, 2011
Tevian Dray, Mathematics 2011
Roy Haggerty, Geosciences, 2010
John Ruben, Zoology, 2010
Jeff Chang, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2009
Jeff Walker, Chemistry, 2009
Adam Kent, Geosciences, 2008
Indira Rajagopal, Biology, 2008
Douglas Warrick, Zoology, 2007
Tom Cochran, Science and Mathematics Education, 2007
Laurence Becker, Geosciences, 2006
Mark Patterson, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2006
Emile J. Firpo, Chemistry, 2005
Ronald E. Doel, Geosciences, 2005
Nicholas Drapela, Chemistry, 2004
Andrew Meigs, Geosciences, 2004
John Fowler, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2003
Andrew Blaustein, Zoology, 2003
Bruce McCune, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2002
Richard Nafshun, Chemistry, 2002
Robert Higdon, Mathematics, 2001
Michael Mix, Biology, 2001
David Horne, Chemistry, 2001
Mark Wilson, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2000
Virginia Weis, Zoology, 2000
Bruce McCune, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1999
Sherman Bloomer, Geosciences, 1999
Kevin Ahern, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 1999
Jeffrey Arthur, Statistics, 1998
David Birkes, Statistics, 1998
Mark Hixon, Zoology, 1998
Albert Stetz, Physics, 1997
Carroll DeKock, Chemistry, 1997
William Bogley, Mathematics, 1996
P. Shing Ho, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 1996
Steven Albrecht, Chemistry, 1996
Margaret Niess, Science and Math Education, 1995
Lynda Ciuffetti, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1995
Michael Schuyler, Chemistry, 1994
Mary Burke, Microbiology, 1994
Lung-Kee Chen, Mathematics, 1993
Patricia Muir, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1993
Philip Jackson, Geosciences, 1992
William Denison, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1992
Robert Burton, Mathematics, 1991
Janine Trempy, Microbiology, 1991
Peter Bottomley, Microbiology 1990
Lung-Kee Chen, Mathematics, 1990
Anita Grunder, Geosciences, 1989
Timothy Budd, Computer Science, 1989
Jon Kimerling, Geography, 1988
Thomas Dick, Mathematics, 1988
Carl Kocher, Physics, 1987
Cyrus Field, Geology, 1987
Joseph Nibler, Chemistry, 1986
Gary Musser, Mathematics, 1986
Keith Muckleston, Geography, 1985
William Burger, Mathematics, 1985
Michael Schuyler, Chemistry, 1984
David Stacy, Mathematics, 1984
William Taubeneck, Geology, 1983
Robert Higdon, Mathematics, 1983
Steven Esbensen, Atmospheric Sciences, 1982
Edward Taylor, Geology, 1982
David Butler, Statistics, 1981
Charles Rosenfeld, Geography, 1981
Kensal van Holde, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1980
Albert Frank, Atmospheric Sciences, 1980
Michael Shaughnessy, Mathematics, 1979
Gordon Matzke, Geography, 1979
David Griffiths, Physics, 1978
David Birkes, Statistics, 1978
Justus Seely, Statistics, 1977
Jess Johnson, Geology, 1977
Leo Parks, Microbiology, 1976
Paul Farber, General Science, 1976
Mark Lembersky, Statistics, 1975
Robert Storm, Zoology, 1975
Max Williams, Chemistry, 1974
T. Darrah Thomas, Chemistry, 1974
James Lahey, Geography, 1973
Olaf Boedtker, Physics, 1973
John Fryer, Microbiology, 1972
John Lee, Mathematics, 1972
Ralph Quatrano, Botany and Plant Pathology, 1971
Dan Brunk, Statistics, 1971
William Simons, Mathematics, 1970
John Decius, Chemistry, 1970
Ronald Alvarado, Zoology, 1969
Dar Reese, Chemistry, 1968
Robert Becker, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 1967
Keith Oles, Geology, 1966
Ira Deep, Botany, 1965
John Byrne, Oceanography, 1964
Giles Maloof, Mathematics, 1963
Wendell Slabaugh, Chemistry, 1962
John Lattin, Entomology, 1961
Harry Freund, Chemistry, 1960
Theran Parsons, Chemistry, 1959
Larry Schecter, Physics, 1958
Harold Boyd, Geology, 1957
William Chilcote, Botany, 1956
Jerome Li, Mathematics, 1955
Vernon Cheldelin, Chemistry, 1954
Allen Scott, Chemistry, 1953
Arvid Lonseth, Mathematics, 1952
David Nicodemus, Physics, 1951
Howard Eves, Mathematics, 1950
James Brady, Physics, 1949
William Caldwell, Chemistry, 1948
Ernst Dornfeld, Zoology, 1947
Fred Morgan, Physics, 1946

Milton Harris Award for Basic Research in Science

This award was endowed by G. Milton Harris, a Portland native who received his bachelor's degree in 1926 from OSU and his Ph.D. from Yale University. He was a pioneer in polymer, fiber and textile science and was the founder and for many years president of Harris Research Laboratories, which later became part of Gillette. As part of his distinguished career in chemistry, Dr. Harris served on the National Bureau of Standards and as the chair of the American Chemical Society for five years. Dr. Harris and his family were and are devoted supporters of higher education, supporting numerous scholarships, awards and faculty positions in science and engineering at OSU. Milton Harris held 35 patents for polymer-coated razor blades, permanent press treatment of wool and wrinkle-resistant cotton finishing, among others.

The purpose of the Harris award is to recognize exceptional achievement in basic research by honoring an outstanding faculty member in the College of Science. Special consideration is given to recent research that was carried out at OSU and that will have a significant impact on its field.

Christopher Beaudry, Chemistry, 2024
David Ji, Chemistry, 2023
Davide Lazzati, Physics, 2021-22
Chong Fang, Chemistry, 2020
Ryan Mehl, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2019
Ethan Minot, Physics, 2018
Michael Freitag, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2017
Oksana Ostroverkhova, Physics, 2016
Rich Carter, Chemistry, 2015
Elisar Barbar, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2014
Virginia Weis, Zoology, 2013
Yun-Shik Lee, Physics 2012
Robert Mason, Zoology, 2011
Vincent Remcho, Chemistry, 2010
Edward Brook, Geosciences, 2009
Aaron Wolf, Geosciences, 2008
Janet Tate, Physics, 2007
Edward Waymire, Mathematics, 2006
Dawn Wright, Geosciences, 2005
Steve Giovannoni, Microbiology, 2003
Peter U. Clark, Geosciences, 2002
Andrew Karplus, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2001
Pui Shing Ho, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2000
John A. Ruben, Zoology, 1999
Arthur W. Sleight, Chemistry, 1998
Daniel J. Arp, Botany & Plant Pathology, 1997
Jon A. Kimerling, Geosciences, 1996
Andrew Blaustein, Zoology, 1995
Frank Moore, Zoology, 1994
William G. Dougherty, Microbiology, 1993
David W. Barnes, Biochem. & Biophysics, 1992
Steven J. Gould, Chemistry, 1991
Dennis Hruby, Microbiology, 1990
John Gardner, Physics, 1989
Michael Schimerlik, Biochem. & Biophysics, 1988
James White, Chemistry, 1987
Curtis Johnson, Jr., Biochem. & Biophysics, 1986
Victor Madsen, Physics, 1985
Richard Morita, Microbiology, 1984
Harold Evans, Nitrogen Fixation Laboratory, 1983

Outstanding Faculty Research Assistant Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual each year who has chosen a career as a Faculty Research Assistant (FRA), Senior Faculty Assistant (SFRA), Research Associate (RA) and has a record of outstanding job performance and contributions. Career FRAs and RAs typically serve in research support or lab or instrument facility management roles.

Jenna Sullivan-Stack, Integrative Biology, 2024
Zhen Yu, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2023
Stephanie Bollmann, Integrative Biology, 2021-22
Bill Freund, Chemistry, 2019
Jie Zhang, Chemistry, 2018
Jonathan Robinson, Integrative Biology, 2017
Dana Howe, Integrative Biology, 2015
Myra Koesdjojo, Chemistry, 2014
Nathan Lopez, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 2013
Lanelle Connolly, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 2012
Jeffrey Morre, Chemistry, 2011
Jerod Sapp, Zoology, 2010
Kevin Vergin, Microbiology, 2009
Viola Manning, Botany & Plant Pathology, 2008
Linda Benson, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 2007
Mark Meyers, Geosciences, 2006
Samuel Bradford, Zoology, 2006

Olaf Boedtker Award for Excellence in Academic Advising

Professor Olaf Boedtker served as Head Advisor in the College of Science from 1973 to 1987 and provided exceptional service to students and to the College. The Boedtker Award honors advisors who follow his venerable example and recognizes exceptional and inspirational advising of undergraduate students. The Boedtker Awardee is selected by student nomination and voting with the final decision made by the Dean.

Cody Duncan, Integrative Biology, 2024
Jesus Vargas, Integrative Biology, 2023
Rachel Palmer, Integrative Biology, 2022
Tiffany Bolman, Biohealth Sciences, 2021
Alex Beck, Biohealth Sciences, 2020
Indira Rajagopal, Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2019
Kari van Zee, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2018
Kari van Zee, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2017
Jen Olarra, Integrative Biology, 2016
Henri Jansen, Physics, 2015
Alex Aljets, Dean's Office, 2013
Mary Flahive, Mathematics, 2012
Kevin Ahern, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2011
Larry Becker, Geosciences, 2010
Miranda Smith, Dean's Office, 2009
Jessica Cardinal-Lanier, Environmental Sciences, 2008
A. Jon Kimerling, Geosciences, 2007
Linda Bruslind, Microbiology, 2006
Thomas Dick, Mathematics, 2005
David Horne, Chemistry, 2004
Janice Rosenberg, Environmental Sciences. 2003
Brock McLeod, Biology, 2003
James Ingle, Chemistry, 2001
Kevin Ahern, Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2000
Christine Pastorek, Chemistry, 1999
Victoria Linehan, Environmental Science, 1999
Richard Halse, Botany & Plant Pathology, 1998
Sylvia Yamada, Zoology, 1997
Philip Jackson, Geosciences, 1996
Stacy Gaylord, Environmental Science, 1996
Chere Pereira, Dean's Office, 1995
Mary Ann Matzke, Dean's Office, 1995
Mary Burke, Microbiology, 1994
Peter Dawson, Zoology, 1993
Patricia Muir, Botany & Plant Pathology, 1992
Gordon Matzke, Geosciences, 1991
Edward Taylor, Geosciences, 1990
Wil Gamble, Biochemistry & Biophysics, 1989
Ilsa Kaattari, Microbiology, 1988

College of Science Faculty Scholar and Whiteley Faculty Scholar Awards

These three-year awards recognize two outstanding College of Science faculty members who are advancing teaching and learning excellence in support of increased student success.

Kyriakos Stylianou, Chemistry, 2024
COS Mentoring Community committee: Mary Beisiegel (Mathematics), Lauren Dalton (Biochemistry and Biophysics), Elizabeth Gire (Physics), Erin Howard (Statistics), Nathan Kirk (Integrative Biology), Shawn Massoni (Microbiology) and Louis Wojcinski (Chemistry), 2024
Devon Quick, Integrative Biology, 2021
KC Walsh, Physics, 2021
Lori Kayes, Integrative Biology, 2017
Mary Beisiegel, Mathematics, 2017