The Department of Physics and Astronomy reserves the designation of Departmental Fellow for those physics majors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and interest in physics, and who have made significant contributions to the department in various ways.  Fellows have the responsibility of providing positive leadership within the department.

2012-2013

Senior Fellows

• Clayton Crocker

Junior Fellows

• Eric Meier
• Jack Ogilvie
• Yubo Yang
• Jinxuan Zhao

2011-2012

Senior Fellows

• Rachael Alton
• Amanda Bruce
• Yige Li
• Daniel Matyas
• Andrew McCallister

Junior Fellows

• Clayton Crocker

2010-2011

Senior Fellows

• Jeff Cochran
• Zack Goldman
• Russell Holden
• Chris Wotta

Junior Fellows

• Rachael Alton
• Amanda Bruce
• Yige Li
• Edwin Lou
• Dan Matyas
• Drew McCallister
• Kris Oman

2009-2010

2008-2009

Senior Fellows

• Charlie Baldwin
• Matt Bishop
• Robbie Christian
• Richard Field
• Rebecca Tidman
• Geng Zeng

Junior Fellows

• Maureen Crotty
• Michael McCormick
• David McGinnis
• Jacob Shapiro
• Zhenhuan Sui

2007-2008

Senior Fellows

• Matt Perkett
• Mimi Pierson
• Ali Snedden

Junior Fellows

• Charlie Baldwin
• Matt Bishop
• Robbie Christian
• Richard Field
• Nick Geitner
• Rebecca Tidman
• Geng Zeng

2006-2007

Senior Fellows

• Aaron Jackson
• Corey Janczak

Junior Fellows

• Matt Perkett
• Mimi Pierson
• Ali Snedden
• Kanako Takae

2005-2006

Senior Fellows

• Alex Lechler
• Kim Murley
• Keith Starr
• Matt Bowers

Junior Fellows

• Will Fortin
• Corey Janczak

2004-2005

2003-2004

Senior Fellows

• Chris Byrnes
• Rebecca Metzler
• Steve Mokris
• Meredith moore
• Phung Nguyen
• Bob Wyllie

Junior Fellows

• Cameron Bieganek
• Joanna Kachel
• Wathanu Wamathaga
• Chris Wehrenberg
• Zhen Yu (Adam) Wu

2002-2003

Senior Fellows

• Danny Clark
• Chris Dangler
• Nick Fitchenbaum
• Cynthia Gedelian
• Jen Jacobs
• John Pyles

Junior Fellows

• Chris Byrnes
• Melanie Cluss
• Rebecca Metzler
• Meredith Moore
• Steve Mokris
• Phung Nguyen
• Bob Wyllie

2001-2002

Senior Fellows

• Sarah Lawson
• Emily Oby
• Matt Palotti
• David Zawistowski

Junior Fellows

• Danny Clark
• Chris Dangler
• Jen Jacobs

This award, named in memory of Ben Leslie (’99), is awarded to a student who demonstrates superb ability and potential as an experimentalist.  All Fellows have the responsibility to be leaders and good role models in the department.

Recipients: 

• Richard L. Field, III – 2008-09
• Ali P. Snedden – 2007-08
• Corey M. Janczak – 2006-07
• Corey M. Janczak – 2005-06
• Melanie B. Cluss – 2002-03

This award recognizes a student or students for their excellent leadership and strong organizational skills within our SPS Chapter.

Recipients:

• Adam N. Lebovitz  - 2012
• Maureen Crotty – 2010
• Albert (Robbie) Christian – 2009
• Mimi L. Pierson – 2008
• Aaron P. Jackson – 2007
• Keith A. Starr – 2006
• Jennifer M. Jacobs – 2003

 2012 Award Recipients

 Physics 121-122:

• Jordan Cahn
• Thomas Graf
• Cullen Marshall
• Lin Mu
• Vera Staley

Physics 125-126:

• Sam Brigham
• Raghav Daswani
• Rohin Daswani
• Liz Donoghue
• Kristina Dungan
• Ian Lowe
• Brad Matola
• Annie Oyler
• Seed Zeng

The intent of this award is to recognize intellectual ability coupled with a keen interest in the teaching of physics.  Students receiving this award must demonstrate exceptional potential for making contributions to the education of future science students in classrooms ranging from elementary school to graduate school.  This award is named for Professor Rod Grant, who held the teaching of physics in highest esteem.  His entire career was characterized by a desire to better physics education at all levels, and to let all know that “physics in phun.”  This award includes a monetary award and the recipient’s name will be added to the plaque that is displayed in the Physics Department library.

Recipients:

• Rachael M. Alton – 2012
• Christopher B. Wotta – 2011
• Meredith M. Moore – 2005
• Heidi K. Jackman – 2001

This award recognizes the “intellectual horsepower” of the recipient—their ability to do and understand physics and their dedication to the study of physics.  Ron Winters served as a faculty member at Denison from 1966-1999 and held the Tight Family Chair in the Physical Sciences.  Ron was a dedicated teacher-scholar of the highest caliber.  He showed by example that one should strive for excellence and accept no less; this award honors that spirit and action.  This award includes a monetary award and the recipient’s name will be added to the plaque that is displayed in the Physics Department library.

Recipients:

• Yige Li  - 2012
• Jeffrey M. Cochran – 2011
• Chengeng Zeng – 2010
• Matthew R. Perkett – 2008
• Alex R. Lechler – 2006
• Kimerbly A. Moore – 2001
• Ryan M. Kalas – 1999

This award is given for excellence in the understanding and doing of physics combined with leadership in the Department.  The award is named for Professor Sam Wheeler, who during his tenure at Denison from 1948-1978, exemplified the combination of an excellent ability to do physics and a remarkable sensitivity and concern for the individual in physics.  This award includes a monetary award and the recipient’s name will be added to the plaque that is displayed in the Physics Department library.

Recipients:

• Daniel J. Matyas – 2012
• Michael McCormick – 2010
• Richard L. Field, III – 2009
• Matthew R. Perkett & Mimi L. Pierson – 2008
• Kimberly G. Murley – 2006
• Rebecca A. Metzler & Robert Wyllie – 2004
• Daniel J. Clark – 2003
• Emily Oby & Matthew Palotti – 2002
• Heidi Jackman & Cuyler Smith – 2001
• Carrie Barnes & David Clark – 1999
• Amanda Sickafoose -  1997
• Lars English – 1996
• Alber Liau – 1994
• Teik-Meng Lee – 1993
• Susan Maruca – 1992
• Layne Frye – 1990
• Ramon Malaya – 1989
• David Mehringer – 1988
• Mike Bait & Paul Loring – 1897
• Alan Brewer & David Schmidt – 1986
• Kim Mallarnee – 1985
• Jennifer Lavely – 1984
• Susan Buchanan – 1983
• Joseph Jameson & Michael Nofziger – 1981
• David Almdale & David Lister – 1979
• Russell Dooman – 1978
• Einar Kjartansson – 1976
• Marie Baehr – 1975
• Clifford Thomas – 1974
• James Terry II – 1973
• Gwynne Roshon & David Curry – 1972