Congratulations to Chemistry's 2026 Award Winners
Michael Koogle (MEDP graduate, May 2026) received the John F. Ogren Physical Sciences Award.
The award is given to an outstanding graduating senior who shows promise for a successful career in the fields of physics or chemistry.
The Lucien Hunt Award winner for 2026 was Julia Drexel.
The award is given to an outstanding student with a commitment to the chemical professions and potential for post-graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry. Students must complete two-semesters of physical chemistry to receive this award.
Nickolas Wheatley (Biochem., May 2026) was awarded the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry.
This award is given to a senior whose academic performance has been outstanding.
Madeline Johnson was awarded the 2026 outstanding graduating ACS Chemistry major.
Madison Woodard was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Forensic Biochemistry major.
Mara Weber was the 2026 outstanding graduating Biochemistry major.
Liam Borman and Sabrina Mata were the 2026 outstanding graduating Medicinal Plant Chemistry majors.
The 2026 Chemistry Citizenship Award was presented to Joey Diviny, Sabrina Mata and Carlos Correa.
The 2026 Science Communicator Award was presented to Ginny Harris and Ian Grochowski.
The 2026 Alchemist Award was presented to Nathan Wagner.
Dominik Stanchina and Erin Alster were the Outstanding General Chemistry Students for 2026.
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
Ahna Voelz
Lucian Hunt Award
Fernando Corro
John R. Ogren Prize
Luke Horne
Outstanding Biochemistry Award
Mitchell Grahek
Outstanding Forensic Biochemistry Award
Emma L. Gariepy
Outstanding Medicinal Plant Chemistry Award
Jillian Cline
Science Communicator Award
Amber Wagner
General Chemistry
Elena Henry and Marena Maceroni
Alchemist Chemistry
Issac Nash
Analytical Chemistry
Nate Wagner
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
Brennan Cast
LUCIAN HUNT AWARD
Jordyn Wilker
Outstanding Biochemistry Award
Maggie Lynch
Outstanding Forensic Biochemistry Award
Wren Konichson
Outstanding Medicinal Plant Chemistry Award
Callie Henderson
Citizenship Award
Lizze Brokan
GENERAL CHEMISTRY AWARD
Rhyan Murtha
ALCHEMIST AWARD
Ahna Voelz
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD
Mara Weber
Outstanding Graduating Senior
Katie Hayes
Outstanding Forensic Biochemistry Student
Annastiina Kesti
Outstanding Medicinal Plant Chemistry Student
Dominick Dotson
Lucian Hunt Award
Rick Johnson
Science Communicator Award
Jacob Cortez
Chemistry Citizenship Award
Holly Dybas
Alchemist Award
Gretchen Haggenmiller
Analytical Chemistry Award
Asbel Wells
General Chemistry Award
Julia Drexel