This honor recognizes consistent and excellent academic performance throughout the curriculum and a passion for the discipline of Biology.
Anna Burton
Hometown: Martinsville, IN
Robyn Fong
Hometown: Hong Kong, Malaysia
Samantha Honroth
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Amanda Jack
Hometown: Goshen, KY
Allison Murphy
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Emma Ryan
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Samantha Seibel
Hometown: Defiance, OH
Ryan Vagedes
Hometown: Canton, OH
This honor recognizes meaningful participation in an extended research experience within the field of biology. These students have demonstrated autonomy and initiative while pursuing their research.
Andrew Baird
Hometown: Shelby, OH
Morgan Christman
Hometown: Schwenksville, PA
Liza Haggenjos
Hometown: South Portland, IN
Samantha Honroth
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Amanda Jack
Hometown: Goshen, KY
Allison Murphy
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Ryan Vagedes
Hometown: Canton, OH
This honor recognizes consistent and valuable assistance to faculty and students and the positive environment created by these seniors through their passion for biology.
Claire Cappelle
Hometown: Pepper Pike, OH
Robyn Fong
Hometown: Hong Kong, Malaysia
Hyun Ji Lee
Hometown: South Korea
This honor is traditionally given to juniors who display not only academic excellence in the biology major but a genuine passion for biology and learning. This award also recognizes service to the department, the positive attitude and contributions that the students bring to the classroom, and enthusiasm for research. The Biology Department views The Margaret Ann Watkin Scholar as a student who pursues biology for its own virtue and provides an excellent role model for other students.
Haley Fiegel ’18
Hometown: Beaver Dam, WI
Philip Hurst ’18
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Margot Sherman Jollis ’18
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Elizabeth Postema ’18
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
LauraAnn Schmidberger ’18
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Zachary Schmidt ’18
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
Brigette Schuman ’18
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Ceginna Zingyi Shi ’18
Hometown: Beijing, China
Jenny Zhang ’18
Hometown: Jinan, China
