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Undergraduate Student Awards and Scholarship Recipients

Award Recipients from All Years| Award Recipients from 2007-2008

Physics Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipients| | Grilly Summer Reserach Scholarship | Tom and Bunny Clark Scholarship | The Ohio State University Presidential Scholarship | National Merit Scholarship | NSF Graduate Fellowship | Rhodes Fellowship | Goldwater Scholarship | Undergraduate Research Scholarship | Senior Alumni Awards | Smith Senior Awards | Smith Junior Awards | Smith Sophomore Awards | Helen Cowan Book Awards

Physics Academic Achievement Scholarship: The Physics Academic Achievement Scholarship provides a four (4) year, in-state tuition scholarship to incoming freshmen Physics and Engineering Physics students. The selection process is competitive. Applications are evaluated by a committee of OSU physics faculty members. This scholarship is possible due to the generosity of: Michael Valentino and Family, Alva and Clara Smith, Jack C and Charlotte D.Smith, Robert Smith and family, and Hazel Brown. Details about the scholarship and the application process for 2008 can be found at: http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/scholarships.php

Jesse Parsons - Valentino Scholar [2008-present]
Jake Connors - Valentino Scholar [2007 - present]
Amy Javorek - Robert B. Smith Scholar [2006 - present]
Julia Janzcak - Hazel Brown Scholar [2005 - present]
Dylan Erwin - Valentino Scholar [2004]
Michael Chmutov - [2003-2007]
Michael Starr - [2002-2006]
Thomas Weisgarber - [2001-2005]
Thomas Scaife - [2000-2004]

Grilly Summer Research Scholarship: The Grilly Summer Research Scholarship provides funds to support undergraduate physics and engineering physics majors pursuing research opportunities with OSU physics faculty. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process held in the spring. This scholarship is possible due to the generosity of Dr. Edward Grilly. Details about this scholarship and the application process for 2008 can be found at http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/Grilly_Summer_Research_2008.pdf

Michael Titus, working with Dr. Soory [Summer 2007]
Douglas Schaefer, working with Dr. Winer [Summer 2007]
John Ciraldo, working with Dr. Halperin-Johnston [Summer 2007]
Lindsey Perry, working with Dr. Hughes [Summer 2007]
Past recipients

Tom and Bunny Clark Scholarship: The Tom and Bunny Clark Scholarship promotes and recognizes high standards and achievement in scholarship among female undergraduate physics and engineering physics majors. Students are selected for this award by a committee of physics faculty and staff.

Megan Comins [2007]
Lindsey Perry [2007]
Past recipients

The Ohio State University Presidential Scholarship:Established in 1991, the Presidential Scholarship awards full in-state tuition, room and board, book allowance and miscellaneous expenses via a competitive application basis.Details can be found at http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/HOSA/presidential.aspx

Nathan Ross [2005 - present]
Lori Ashford [2007 - present]
Past recipients

National Merit Scholarship: The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Details about these scholarships can be found at http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php

Jamie Grant [2006 - present]
Julia Janczak [2005 - present]
Past recipients

NSF Graduate Fellowship: The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides students with three years of funding for research-focused master's and PhD degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. Students graduating from physics or engineering physics programs apply for this fellowship to facilitate graduate school education. Program information and specific application instructions can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201

Jamie Cryan (Honorable Mention) [2007]
Past recipients

Rhodes Fellowship:The Rhodes Fellowship is a nationally competitive fellowship awarded to outstanding scholars from throughout the United States. The fellowship provides the opportunity for graduate study at Oxford University. This prestigious award is granted annually to 32 scholars from throughout the United States and only 80 scholars worldwide. Details about this fellowship can be found at: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Jessica Hanzlik [2008]
Past recipients

Goldwater Scholarship: National scholarship established by Barry Goldwater to help promote excellence in science and math. Provides funds to juniors and sophomores who intend to pursue careers in the natural sciences, math or engineering. Details about this scholarship can be found at: http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Greg Kestin [2007]
Past recipients

Undergraduate Research Scholarship:Candidates for graduation with distinction are eligible to apply for the Colleges of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholarships. Details about this scholarship and application materials DUE April 18, 2008 can be found at http://aschonors.osu.edu/files/SpringResearchApplication08.pdf

Doug Schaeffer [awarded AU 2007]
Jessica Hanzlik [awarded AU 2007]
David Albani [awarded SP 2007]
Rachel Mauk [awarded SP 2007]
Past recipients

Senior Alumni Award This award, established in 1988, recognizes an outstanding graduating senior Physics / Engineering Physics major. Students are nominated by members of the faculty for this award

James Cryan [2007]
Past recipients

Smith Senior Awards:This award recognizes high achievement among senior level undergraduate physics and engineering physics majors. Students are nominated by members of the faculty for this award The award is made possible through the generous donations of Dr. DeMartini, Mr. Robert B. Smith, Alva and Clara Smith, Jack C. and Charlotte Smith.

Megan Kalb[2007]
Joseph Wayman[2007]
Past recipients

Smith Junior Awards: This award recognizes high achievement among junior level undergraduate physics and engineering physics majors. Students are nominated by members of the faculty for this award. The award is made possible through the generous donations of Dr. DeMartini, Mr. Robert B. Smith, Alva and Clara Smith, Jack C. and Charlotte Smith.

Jessica Hanzlik [2007]
John Mergo [2007]
Christine Zgrabik [2007]
Past recipients

Smith Sophomore Awards: This award recognizes high achievement among sophomore level undergraduate physics and engineering physics majors. Students are nominated by members of the faculty for this award. The award is made possible through the generous donations of Dr. DeMartini, Mr. Robert B. Smith, Alva and Clara Smith, Jack C. and Charlotte Smith.

Lianna Bonanno [2007]
Randal Morgan [2007]
Nathaniel Ross [2007]
Doublas Schaefer [2007]
Corey Staten [2007]
Past recipients

Helen Cowan Book Awards: This award recognizes high achievement among freshmen level students who have completed the introductory physics sequence. Students are nominated by members of the faculty for this award.

Jesse Buxton [2007]
Derek Clark [2007]
Thomas Henighan [2007]
John Moreland [2007]
Michael Roe [2007]
Rashad Simon [2007]
Zachary Sjostrom [2007]
Eric Suchyta [2007]
Michael Titus [2007]
Kevin Yugulis [2007]
Past recipients