We are amazed and proud of our undergraduate student's accomplishments. They are future scientists that will change the world for the better.
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Our Students
Our Students
Anthony Pacheco
Class of 2021
Catalina Lopez Jimenez
Class of 2021
From Early Start to graduation, first-generation student makes her way
Nicola Osgood
Class of 2021
ASU School of Molecular Sciences military veteran graduates this summer
Ellen Streitwieser
Class of 2021
Graduating chemistry student’s health resulted in passion for science, remarkable accomplishments
Victoria Froh
Class of 2021
ASU graduate discovers her own degree path through double majors
Bryan Ugaz
Class of 2021
Graduating biochemistry senior credits researchers with his drive for success
David Reed
Class of 2021
ASU graduating senior inspired to become a doctor through son's illness
Sydney Pickett, Eric Do, Jessica Wang, & Gabriella Cerna
Class of 2024
School of Molecular Sciences students reflect on their first semester in the middle of the pandemic
Awed Alenezi
Class of 2020
ASU School of Molecular Sciences graduate shares inspirations
Elinor Sauer
Class of 2020
Stacee Tallman
Class of 2020
Aid to Navajo Nation is aim of talented biochemistry graduate
Sabrina Mango
Class of 2020
Kristofer Gonzalez
Class of 2020
Gabriella Cerna
Class of 2024
American Chemical Society scholar joins ASU School of Molecular Sciences
Jesus Peralta
Class of 2023
Madeleine Howell
Class of 2020
Annmarie and Alison
Class of 2020
Miguel Bahena
Class of 2020
Genesis Navarro
Class of 2020
Early graduate and first-generation student on her path to medical school
Paul Turack
Class of 2020
Tal Sneh
Class of 2021
Chloe Larson
Class of 2022
Oscar Ramos
Class of 2020
Julia Jackman
Class of 2021
Carolyn Clark
Class of 2019
LEAP Scholar awarded School of Molecular Sciences Dean’s Medal
Murtada al Mohsin
Class of 2019
For this ASU grad, the real joy is the journey, not the destination
Kassandra Herndon
Class of 2019
Online biochemistry undergraduate finds academic home at ASU
Katja Klosterman
Class of 2019
Elizabeth Rapacz
Class of 2022
Early Start Program gives first-year student a jump-start on education
Madeleine Howell
Class of 2020
3 students named Goldwater Scholars for excelling at undergraduate research
Ntombizodwa Makuyana
Class of 2019
MasterCard Foundation Scholar, SMS grad inspired to dream bigger
Meilin Zhu
Class of 2019
Sierra Murphy
Class of 2019
Graduate's passion for science and math earns a triple degree — by accident
Connor Vuong
Class of 2019
Biochemistry opportunities at ASU to forge a path to med school
Vanessa Davis
Class of 2019
SMS grad fulfills both her passions as a STEM major and athlete
Zoe Liberman-Martin
Class of 2019
Kaitlyn Mandigo
Class of 2016
Ryan Muller
Class of 2015
Nick Herringer
Class of 2018
Tyler Rockwood
Class of 2019
Chemistry Scholarship paves way for veteran to earn a 4+1 degree
Charlie Amador
Class of 2020
Gabriel Juarez
Class of 2020
Humza Zubair
Class of 2020
Goldwater Scholarship recipient and Barrett scholar pursues double major
Nan Qiu
Class of 2019
Fascination with chemistry leads to biochemistry degree for SMS senior
Sabrina Leung
Class of 2020
School of Molecular Sciences and Barrett student blends biochemistry, music
Zoe Liberman-Marti
Class of 2019
Art of combining two passions leads SMS senior back to Arizona
Alexis Ramirez
Class of 2018
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes fall 2018 Dean’s Medalists
Adwa Alhatlan
Class of 2018
Darian Takase
Class of 2018
Diana Francis
Class of 2018
Biochemistry degree lays path for ASU grad to become a pharmacist
Jin Wook Chung
Class of 2018
Family diagnoses inspire Seoul student to become a physician
Matthew Dietz
Class of 2018
Curiosity in science leads to dual major in biochemistry and kinesiology
Charity Bhebhe
Class of 2018
Alexandria Layton
Class of 2018
Logan Tegler
Class of 2018
Victoria Hernandez
Class of 2018
Lyndsay Hess
Class of 2015
ASU graduate aspires to help others by studying the human body
Havell Markus
Class of 2016
ASU graduate looks toward the future of medicine with computational biology
Sidney Covarrubias
Class of 2018
Shannon Sipes
Class of 2018
Therald Moeller Scholarship recipient pursues career as science educator
McKenna Renfro
Class of 2018
ASU chemistry student works to positively impact lives around her
Jacob Jordan
Class of 2018
ASU biochemistry senior spreads love of science and research
Adam Samuel
Class of 2018
ASU biochemistry student helps incoming freshmen get a head start
Jonathan Vie
Class of 2017
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes fall 2017 Dean’s Medalists
TGen Symposium
2017 students
Capria Rinaldi
Class of 2017
Patrick Almhjell
Class of 2017
Havell Markus
Class of 2016
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences acknowledges fall 2016 Dean’s Medalists
Kate Spencer
Class of 2016
ASU graduating senior exemplifies transdisciplinary research
Sahba Zaare
Class of 2016
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names spring 2016 Dean’s Medalists
Hallie Sussman
Class of 2015
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes fall 2015 Dean’s Medalists
Scholarship & Award Recipients
2021-2022
Scholarships
George M. Bateman Memorial Scholarship | Rylee James, Chemistry
Therald Moeller Scholarship | Miriam Goras,
Biochemistry
Wayne W. Luchsinger Chemistry Scholarship | Ryan Korinek,
Biochemistry
John Holloway Undergraduate Scholarship | Gabriella Cerna, Biochemistry
Edward B. Skibo Memorial Scholarship | Lauren Harstad, Chemistry
Arizona Society for Coatings Technology Scholarship | Ethan Kelly Padilla, Biochemistry
Ted Brown Memorial Scholarship | Hilary Simpson, Biochemistry (Medicinal Chem)
SMS Women in Science Scholarship | Kristen Krip,
Biochemistry
SMS First Generation Scholarship | Missy Tran,
Biochemistry
SMS Veterans Scholarship | Cory Smith,
Biochemistry
SMS Scholarship | Chloe Gallello,
Biochemistry (Medicinal Chem)
Awards
Spring 2021 SMS Dean’s Medalist | Ellen Streitwieser, Biochemistry
Distinguished Biochemistry Merit Award | Jack St. Peter, Biochemistry
Distinguished Chemistry Merit Award | Cole Graham, Chemistry (Environmental)
SAACS Organic Achievement Award | Ahlea Reyes, Chemical Engineering
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award | Bryan Ugaz, Biochemistry
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award | Madeline Alzamora, Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate of Excellence | Waris Anderson, Biochemistry
2020-2021
Scholarships
George M. Bateman Memorial Scholarship | Holly Hemesath, Biochemistry
Therald Moeller Scholarship | Bryan Ugaz, Biochemistry
Wayne W. Luchsinger Chemistry Scholarship | Tia Swenty, Biochemistry
John Holloway Undergraduate Scholarship | Elinor Sauer, Chemistry (Environmental)
Edward B. Skibo Memorial Scholarship | Tal Sneh, Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Goldwater Scholarship | Tal Sneh, Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Arizona Society for Coatings Technology Scholarship | Brian Clark, Chemistry
Ted Brown Memorial Scholarship | Sam Bakotich, Biochemistry
SMS Women in Science Scholarship | Madeleine Zheng, Biochemistry
SMS Women in Science Scholarship | Madeline Alzamora, Chemistry
SMS Women in Science Scholarship | Elle Streitweiser, Biochemistry
SMS First Generation Scholarship | Jesus Peralta, Biochemistry
SMS Veterans Scholarship | Anthony Pacheco, Biochemistry
SMS Scholarship | David Reed, Biochemistry
Awards
Spring 2020 SMS Dean’s Medalist | Madeleine Howell, Chemistry
Fall 2020 SMS Dean’s Medalist | Elinor Sauer, Chemistry (Environmental)
Distinguished Biochemistry Merit Award | Sabrina Leung, Biochemistry
Distinguished Biochemistry Merit Award | Alexis Nichols, Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Distinguished Biochemistry Merit Award | Paul Turack, Biochemistry
Distinguished Chemistry Merit Award | David Flesher, Chemistry
SAACS Organic Achievement Award | Anne Mcdaniel, Biochemistry
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award | Ellen Streitwieser, Biochemistry
ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award | William Knight, Chemistry (Environmental)
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award | Matthew Duplissa, Chemistry
ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award | Brock Leland, Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate of Excellence | Holly Hemesath, Biochemistry