2026 College of Science AWARDS
The College of Science is committed to recognizing excellence in education, research and service.
Congratulations to all our 2026 College of Science award recipients!
Student Recognition

Research Scholar
Richard Sheng
Mathematics
Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Anna Page
School of Biological Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Student
Rahul Ajit
Mathematics
Faculty Recognition

Excellence in Research
Kyle Dawson
Professor
Physics and Astronomy
Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring
Karl Schwede
Professor
Mathematics
Distinguished Educator
Amanda Hoepfner
Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences
Distinguished Service
Richard Clark
Professor
School of Biological Sciences
Postdoc Recognition
Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher
Ragadeepika Pucha
Geology & Geophysics
Staff Recognition
Staff Excellence Award
Pam Hofmann
Administrative Manager
Geology & Geophysics and Mining
Safety Recognition
Excellence in Safety
John Cornell
College of Science
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher
Gavin Farley
Physics and Astronomy

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher
Wilder Dalton
Chemistry
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

Office for Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Andrew Roberts
Associate Professor
School of Biological Sciences

Office for Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Juan Carlos de Obeso
Assistant Professor
Geology and Geophysics