Department of Biology Awards
Biology Discipline Award
Given annually by the biology faculty to the most outstanding senior in biology as evidenced by high academic achievement as well as promise of an exemplary career in biology, medicine, or a related field. The recipient must be a biology major expected to graduate within the calendar year of the award ceremony. At the time of graduation, the recipient must have completed at least 60 hours, including 20 hours in biology, at Lander.
Biology Research Presentation Award
Given by the biology faculty for excellence in an undergraduate research presentation at an external conference. Recipients of this award must have completed research in the Lander biology department and given presentations that are exceptional in quality.
Biology Research Scholar Award
Given by the biology faculty for excellence in biological research across multiple years. Recipients of the award have established an outstanding record of participating in research and presenting their results at multiple external conferences or publishing their research in academic journals. At least some of this research should be completed at Lander, but successful students may also participate in external summer research programs or in concert with faculty at other universities.
Medical Biology Discipline Award
Given annually by the biology faculty to the most outstanding senior in medical biology as evidenced by high academic achievement as well as promise of an exemplary career in medicine or a related field. The recipient must be a medical biology major expected to graduate within the calendar year of the award ceremony. At the time of graduation, the recipient must have completed at least 60 hours, including 20 hours in biology, at Lander.
Nell Henry Award (Biology)
Established by Gwendolyn Burton Caldwell to honor a student possessing the qualities of character and achievement exemplified by Professor Nell Henry. This award is given annually to a rising senior woman (or a man if no woman fits the criteria during that year) majoring in biology who has a grade point average of at least 3.5 in science, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5, and high potential for future scholastic achievement and contributions to the field of biology. The recipient receives a monetary award as well as the Nell Henry Award gold pin.
Department of Mathematics Awards
Calculus Achievement Award
Given by the mathematics faculty to the most outstanding Calculus student(s) as evidenced by academic achievement in the sequence. Preference will be given to students who have completed Calculus I, II, and III at Lander.
Mathematics Discipline Award
Given annually to an upperclassman majoring in mathematics who has completed at least 60 hours overall, including upper-level mathematics courses. The selection is based on grade point average and promise in the major.
Mathematics Dual Engineering Award
Given by the mathematics faculty to an outstanding student majoring in mathematics and intending to earn a degree from Lander University and an engineering degree from Clemson University. The recipient should be in the final year of study at Lander University prior to matriculating to Clemson University. The selection is based on grade point average and potential for success in the field of engineering.
Mathematics Education, Secondary Certification Award
Given annually to an upperclassman majoring in Secondary Education Mathematics who has completed at least 60 hours overall, including upper-level mathematics courses. The selection is based on grade point average and promise in the major.
Department of Physical Sciences Awards
Chemistry and Engineering Dual Degree Award
Given annually by the chemistry faculty to the upperclassman majoring in chemistry and engineering with the highest cumulative grade point average above 2.8. Freshmen are considered if there are no qualifying upperclassman.
Chemistry Discipline Award
Given annually by the chemistry faculty to the senior majoring in chemistry with the highest cumulative grade point average above 2.8. Juniors are considered if there are no qualifying seniors.
Chemistry, Forensic Science Award
Given annually by the chemistry faculty to the senior majoring in chemistry, with a concentration in forensic science, with the highest cumulative grade point average above 2.8. Juniors are considered if there are no qualifying seniors.
Chemistry, Health Sciences Award
Given annually by the chemistry faculty to the senior majoring in chemistry, with a concentration in health sciences, with the highest cumulative grade point average above 2.8. Juniors are considered if there are no qualifying seniors.
Chemistry Research Award
Given by the chemistry faculty for excellence in undergraduate chemical research. Recipients of the award have established an outstanding record of participating in research and presenting their results at external conferences or publishing their research in academic journals. At least some of this research should be completed at Lander, but successful students may also participate in external summer research programs or in concert with faculty at other universities.
Environmental Science Discipline Award
Given annually by the environmental science faculty to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in environmental science. Criteria for selection are excellent academic accomplishments as indicated by the cumulative grade point average and promise of an exemplary future career reflected by service to the discipline or community. Juniors are considered if there are no qualifying seniors.
Environmental Science, Forensic Science Award
Given annually by the environmental science faculty to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in environmental science, with a concentration in forensic science. Criteria for selection are excellent academic accomplishments as indicated by the cumulative grade point average and promise of an exemplary future career reflected by service to the discipline or community. Juniors are considered if there are no qualifying seniors.
Environmental Science Research Award
Given by the environmental science faculty for excellence in undergraduate environmental science research. Recipients of the award have established an outstanding record of participating in research and presenting their results at external conferences or publishing their research in academic journals. At least some of this research should be completed at Lander, but successful students may also participate in external summer research programs or in concert with faculty at other universities.
Physics Discipline Award
Given annually by the physics faculty to the introductory physics students with the most outstanding achievements.