Chemistry Department Announces Additional Awards to Students
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Westminster College Department of Chemistry recently announced awards presented to chemistry majors in addition to those given at Honors Convocation.
Ashley Blystone received a cash award from the Penn-Ohio Border Section of the American Chemical Society, given annually to an outstanding third-year chemistry major. She is a daughter of Brian and Jessica Blystone of Ford City and a graduate of Ford City High School.
Christopher Bodle received a cash award from the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh, given annually to an outstanding senior chemistry major and based on accomplishments in undergraduate chemistry, chemistry-related project, and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In addition to the individual award, a grant was given to purchase a book for the library in Bodle's honor. Bodle is a son of Kenneth and Dorothy Bodle of Clearfield and a graduate of Clearfield Area High School.
Jaimie Daum received the Freeman Award, a book award given to the student with the highest average in Organic Chemistry I and II. She is a daughter of Warren and Darby Daum of Butler and a graduate of Butler Area High School.
Brandon Kennedy received an eight-month subscription to the journal Analytical Chemistry from the American Chemical Society's Division of Analytical Chemistry, given annually to a rising senior chemistry major who demonstrates skill in analytical chemistry and an aptitude for a career in the field. Kennedy is a son of Douglas and Bridget Kennedy of Oil City and a graduate of Oil City Area High School.
Allison Rice received the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics from the Chemical Rubber Company, awarded annually to the first-year student with the highest average in chemistry courses. Rice, who also majors in mathematics, is a daughter of Paul and Diana Rice of Poland, Ohio, and a graduate of Poland Seminary High School.
Contact Dr. Timothy Sherwood, associate professor and chair of Westminster's Department of Chemistry, at (724) 946-7296 or email sherwota@westminster.edu for additional information.
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