ISPstudentawardees
Sigma research – Student Award and Scholarship Recipients
Sigma Pi Research proudly recognizes outstanding achievements in chemistry through its prestigious awards and scholarships, honoring students who demonstrate excellence in research, leadership, and education.
The Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research
This award celebrates exceptional accomplishment in graduate-level chemistry research. Recipients are selected for their innovative contributions, scholarly publications, and impact on the scientific community.
Notable recipients include:
1979 Irene Gennich
1980 Ann E. Orel
1981 Kerin Scanlon
1982 Diane Peebles
1983 Jane Young Lewis
1984 Veronica Blasquez
1985 Olivia Salinovich
1986 Bridget A. McCortney
1987 Jo Ann Canich
1988 Nancy J. Makri
1989 Beatriz G. Bravo
1990 Carol J. Mertz
1991 Kathleen Schaffers
1992 Laura McConnell
1993 Kathleen Cox
1994 Sheryl Ann Tucker
1995 Shahrnaz Motakef
1996 Jaqueline L. Kiplinger
1997 Irina Massova
1998 Katherine Queeney
1999 Joanne Marie Wittbrodt – Joanne distinguished herself as a computational chemist whose research explored the gas-phase reactivity of small molecules and their interactions with surfaces. Her work included studies on thermal decomposition of dichlorosilane, water interactions with aluminum oxide models, and the reactivity of silicon-phosphorus compounds. Collaborating closely with experimentalists, she applied ab initio calculations to interpret structures and behaviors of newly synthesized compounds. Joanne authored seven publications, presented her research at national and regional conferences, and developed an undergraduate Computational Chemistry course at Saginaw Valley University, earning multiple teaching awards. Her achievements exemplify the spirit of innovation, dedication, and mentorship that the Hoffman Award celebrates.
2000 Laura Kaufman
2001 Ekaterina Pletneva
2002 Vy Dong
2003 Rachel Brewster
2004 Jennifer Heemstra
2005 Lydmila (Lyuda) Slipchenko
2006 Andisheh Abedini
2007 Amanda Moore
2008 Ashley L. Ringer
2009 Heather D. Agnew
2010 Aurelia Rose Honerkamp-Smith
2011 Sondra Hellstrom
2012 Emilie Ringe
2013 Ellen Marie Matson
Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry
This award recognizes exceptional undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, creativity in research, and a commitment to advancing chemistry. Recipients are chosen for their scholastic achievements, laboratory skills, and contributions to their institutions.
Selected recipients include:
1975 Lynne Shapiro Garone
1976 Janet Andrene Lindsey
1977 Michele Moisio Thomas
1978 Deborah Louise Plick
1979 Anne Marie Learnard
1980 Anne Booth Wood
1981 Martha S. Reynolds
1982 Cecelia A. Walsh
1983 Carol J. O’Rourke
1984 Faith L. Van Nice
1985 Ingrid Fritsch
1986 Amy Jo Hoffman
1987 Andrea M. DeLast
1988 Carmen D. Wheelock
1989 Vivien Wai-Fan Chan
1990 Kristy Ann Martin
1991 Catherine Perry
1992 Susan Conyers
1993 Hala Gobran
1994 Michelle T. Renda
1995 Mary Ellen Biggin
1996 Margaret Elizabeth Stroupe
1997 Tina Trnka
1998 Rebecca Holmberg
1999 Nicole R. Brinkmann
2000 Angel Chan
2001 Rebecca Sansom
2002 Laura Wieland
2003 Mary Rozenman
2004 Laura M. Wally
2005 Megan Dellinger
2006 Yael Elmatad
2007 Erin Anderson
2008 Karin Brumback
2009 Amanda Turek
2010 Jenna Luek
2011 Emma Yates
2012 Katerina Korch
2013 Lisa Stephanie Cunden
The Gladys Anderson Emerson Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating academic excellence and a passion for chemistry, this scholarship supports students in pursuing advanced study and research opportunities. Recipients are recognized for their leadership, community engagement, and potential to contribute meaningfully to the field.
Selected recipients include:
1987 Jean C. Huang
1987 Prashanit Sarma
1988 Christiane Wiese
1989 Harolyn Lynette Hood
1989 Carol A. Mindock
1990 Heather A. Carlson
1991 Bridget Brandas
1992 Gidget Cantrell
1993 Elizabeth Currin
1994 Fei Liu
1995 Emily L. Reichert
1996 Emily Elizabeth Ray
1997 Tashica Williams
1998 Shanna Schmiesing
1999 Jessica I-Jane Chuang
2000 Veronika Gagovic
2001 Jovana Grbic
2002 Edith V. Bowers
2003 Jelena Petrovic
2004 Lesley-Ann Giddings
2005 Mimi Cho
2006 Paige LeAnn Sanders
2007 Stephanie Hemmingson
2007 Taralyn Tan
2008 Jennifer Mattler
2009 Megan Lanier
2009 Anna (Alice) Reznickova
2010 Shannen Cravens
2010 Caitlyn Rose Kennedy
2011 Christina M. Chang
2012 Kaitlyn Weeber
2013 Clarke Knight