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APS Apker Award
Two LeRoy Apker Awards are given annually by the American Physical Society for outstanding achievement in physics by an undergraduate, one for students from Ph.D. granting institutions and one for students from non-Ph.D. granting institutions. The award includes $5000 and a travel allowance to the APS meeting at which the award is presented.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
2. | 2006 | Stephanie M. Moyerman (’06) |
3. | 2003 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
4. | 1998 | Gwendolyn (Gwen) Rae [Bell] Porter (’98) |
APS Apker Award Finalist
Two LeRoy Apker Awards are given annually by the American Physical Society for outstanding achievement in physics by an undergraduate, one for students from Ph.D. granting institutions and one for students from non-Ph.D.-granting institutions. These students were selected among the four finalists from non-Ph.D.-granting institutions.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
2. | 2014 | Jaron P. Kent-Dobias (’14) |
3. | 2011 | Neal C. Pisenti (’11) |
4. | 2009 | Andrew P. Higginbotham (’09) |
5. | 2008 | Gregory Minton (’08) |
6. | 2004 | Joseph Checkelsky (’04) |
NSF Graduate Fellowship
The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, mathematics, and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. A competition is conducted for Graduate Research Fellowships, with additional awards offered for women in engineering and computer and information science. NSF Graduate Fellowships offer recognition and three years of support for advanced study to approximately 900 outstanding graduate students in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science and the philosophy of science, and to research-based PhD degrees in science education. (from http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/grf/)
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
2. | 2021 | Guadalupe Quirarte (’20) |
3. | 2018 | Kemper Ludlow (’18) |
4. | 2017 | Helen L. Fitzmaurice (’10) |
5. | 2017 | Jonas Leif Kaufman (’17) |
6. | 2016 | Jim Wu (’16) |
7. | 2015 | Robert E. Kealhofer (’13) |
8. | 2014 | Sheena K. Patel (’14) |
9. | 2014 | Brendan D. Folie (’11) |
10. | 2012 | Julien B. Devin (’12) |
11. | 2011 | Carolyn (Carrie) M. Meldgin (’07) |
12. | 2011 | David I. Miller (’10) |
13. | 2011 | Alyssa Dray (’10) |
14. | 2010 | Marc A. Badger (’10) |
15. | 2009 | Samuel (Sam) W. Skillman (’07) |
16. | 2007 | Andrew R. Wetzel (’05) |
17. | 2007 | Katherine (Katy) L. Perdue (’05) |
18. | 2006 | Stephanie M. Moyerman (’06) |
19. | 2006 | Ryan S. Yamada (’05) |
20. | 2006 | David Liao (’05) |
21. | 2006 | Jeffrey Jauregui (’05) |
22. | 2005 | Adam E. Pivonka (’05) |
23. | 2005 | Nicholas P. Breznay (’02) |
24. | 2004 | Christopher T. Rodolfa (’04) |
25. | 2004 | Elizabeth (Liz) J. Main (’04) |
26. | 2004 | William (Steven) Steven Kolthammer (’04) |
27. | 2004 | David Gaebler (’04) |
28. | 2004 | Joseph Checkelsky (’04) |
29. | 2003 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
30. | 2001 | Paul G. SanGiorgio (’01) |
31. | 2001 | Michael (Mike) J. Rust (’01) |
32. | 1999 | Itai Seggev (’99) |
33. | 1999 | Kevin L. Moore (’99) |
34. | 1999 | Alexander (Alex) C. Johnson (’99) |
35. | 1998 | Wendy R. Panero (’97) |
36. | 1998 | Thaddeus D. Ladd (’98) |
37. | 1998 | W. (Michael) Wood-Vasey (’98) |
38. | 1998 | Paul U. Berry (’98) |
39. | 1997 | Travis T. Norsen (’97) |
40. | 1997 | Steven (Steve) Lee Johnson (’97) |
41. | 1993 | Cindy K. Harnett (’93) |
42. | 1993 | Dario G. Falquier (’93) |
43. | 1992 | Bryan W. Reed (’92) |
44. | 1992 | Guy D. Moore (’92) |
45. | 1991 | Charles (Cass) A. Sackett (’91) |
46. | 1991 | Stephen (Steve) I. Applebaum (’91) |
47. | 1990 | J. (Chuck) Williamson (’90) |
48. | 1990 | Douglas E. Dunston (’90) |
49. | 1988 | George S. Park (’88) |
50. | 1987 | Keith Saints (’87) |
51. | 1986 | Michael (Mike) W. Redmond (’86) |
52. | 1986 | Charles E. Cunningham (’86) |
53. | 1982 | James (Jim) M. Cline (’82) |
54. | 1978 | Charles (Chuck) Horowitz (’78) |
55. | 1976 | Carl Hardin (’76) |
56. | 1975 | Alan D. Chave (’75) |
57. | 1971 | James (Jim) G. Richman (’71) |
58. | 1970 | Chris Cunningham (’70) |
59. | 1970 | Frederic (Fred) D. Cohen (’70) |
60. | 1970 | Gregory (Greg) L. Campbell (’70) |
61. | 1969 | E. (Wayne) Torigoe (’69) |
62. | 1969 | Lloyd A. Regier (’69) |
63. | 1969 | Thomas (Tom) H. Bleakney (’69) |
64. | 1968 | Stanley (Stan) A. Dodds (’68) |
65. | 1968 | Christopher (Chris) P. Wilson (’68) |
66. | 1968 | William M. Sharp (’68) |
67. | 1967 | Charles (Charlie) K. Westbrook (’67) |
68. | 1967 | George B. Rothbart (’67) |
69. | 1966 | John C. Haugeland (’66) |
70. | 1966 | Dennis H. Eaton (’66) |
71. | 1965 | Mark P. Goldstein (’65) |
72. | 1963 | Lauren R. Mather (’63) |
73. | 1963 | Donald (Don) W. Alderman (’63) |
Hertz Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2008 | Peter J. Scherpelz (’08) |
2. | 2005 | Adam E. Pivonka (’05) |
3. | 2003 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
4. | 1998 | Thaddeus D. Ladd (’98) |
5. | 1996 | Noah O. Kubow (’96) |
6. | 1994 | Joseph H. Thywissen (’94) |
7. | 1992 | Matthew (Matt) S. McAdams (’92) |
8. | 1988 | George S. Park (’88) |
9. | 1979 | Mark A. Muntean (’79) |
10. | 1975 | Gregory (Greg) A. Lyzenga (’75) |
11. | 1972 | Robert (Red) S. Howard (’72) |
12. | 1968 | William M. Sharp (’68) |
13. | 1968 | James (Jim) A. Ross (’68) |
14. | 1967 | Charles (Charlie) K. Westbrook (’67) |
15. | 1965 | Eric I. Thorsos (’65) |
16. | 1964 | Ray G. Helmke (’64) |
Churchill Fellowship
The Winston Churchill Scholarship program was created as Churchill college was being founded in Cambridge for the purpose of bringing outstanding American scholars to England to study for a year after earning a bachelor’s degree. Between twelve and fifteen scholars per year are selected to pursue a program of research and study leading to a master's degree. The scholarship is worth $44,000 – $50,000 and covers all expenses for the year of study in Cambridge, including up to $1000 support for travel. Eight Churchill Fellows have gone on to win Nobel Prizes.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2021 | Shion E Andrew (’21) |
2. | 2009 | Andrew P. Higginbotham (’09) |
3. | 2004 | Christopher T. Rodolfa (’04) |
4. | 1984 | A. (Alan) Middleton (’84) |
Watson Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2016 | Natasha Allen (’16) |
2. | 2013 | Dustin R. Zubke (’13) |
3. | 2009 | Richard (Brandon) B. Horn (’09) |
4. | 2006 | Stephanie M. Moyerman (’06) |
5. | 1997 | Ryan M. Arndt (’97) |
6. | 1991 | Eric J. Prosser (’91) |
7. | 1990 | Douglas E. Dunston (’90) |
Department of Energy Science Graduate Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2021 | Madeleine Carolyn Kerr (’20) |
2. | 2017 | Jonas Leif Kaufman (’17) |
3. | 2010 | Andrew P. Higginbotham (’09) |
NSF Honorable Mention
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Winnie U Chu (’22) |
2. | 2021 | Madeleine Carolyn Kerr (’20) |
3. | 2021 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
4. | 2020 | Henry (Harry) Louis Fetsch (’20) |
5. | 2020 | Shifrah Aron-Dine (’16) |
6. | 2020 | Luis Angel Martinez (’19) |
7. | 2020 | Ina Claire Flood (’20) |
8. | 2018 | Sarah Lau Hale (’18) |
9. | 2018 | Adam Lawrence Shaw (’18) |
10. | 2017 | Nathaniel Allen Leslie (’17) |
11. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
12. | 2016 | Michelle L. Vick (’14) |
13. | 2016 | Jaron P. Kent-Dobias (’14) |
14. | 2016 | Matthew Dannenberg (’16) |
15. | 2015 | Paul L. Riggins (’12) |
16. | 2015 | Carola M. Purser (’13) |
17. | 2011 | Hong W. Sio (’11) |
18. | 2007 | Audrey J. Sederberg (’06) |
19. | 2006 | Colin V. Parker (’06) |
20. | 2006 | Andrew R. Wetzel (’05) |
21. | 2005 | Adele C. Tamboli (’04) |
22. | 2004 | Andrew T. Grier (’04) |
23. | 2004 | Zoe [Boekelheide] DeCamp (’04) |
24. | 2004 | Laura [Fisher] Clark (’04) |
25. | 2001 | Robert (Robb) J. Walters (’01) |
26. | 1996 | Noah O. Kubow (’96) |
27. | 1996 | Matthew (Matt) J. Evans (’96) |
28. | 1992 | Patrick M. Ogle (’92) |
29. | 1992 | Kent C. Burr (’92) |
30. | 1986 | John K. Hillier (’86) |
31. | 1986 | Steven (Steve) R. Spielman (’86) |
32. | 1986 | Michial (Duff) D. Howell (’86) |
33. | 1985 | Chris Felix (’85) |
34. | 1985 | William (Bill) J. Hovingh (’85) |
35. | 1983 | Enson Chang (’83) |
36. | 1983 | Emily A. Greene (’83) |
37. | 1983 | Michael (Mike) F. Hundley (’83) |
38. | 1979 | Roger T. Howe (’79) |
39. | 1979 | Mark A. Muntean (’79) |
40. | 1977 | Joseph (JJ) J. Becker (’77) |
41. | 1977 | Deborah A. Konkowski (’77) |
42. | 1977 | David A. Kopriva (’77) |
43. | 1977 | Kenneth (Ken) J. Adams (’77) |
44. | 1976 | Craig Watkins (’76) |
45. | 1975 | H. (Chris) Hamaker (’75) |
46. | 1975 | Gregory (Greg) A. Lyzenga (’75) |
47. | 1975 | Bradley (Brad) L. Bobbs (’75) |
48. | 1974 | Francisco (Frank) Valdes (’74) |
49. | 1974 | Robert (Bob) R. Lewis (’74) |
50. | 1974 | Joe Costello (’74) |
51. | 1973 | Howard T. Onishi (’73) |
52. | 1973 | John (John) Mallinckrodt (’73) |
53. | 1972 | Dolores A. [White] Walters (’72) |
54. | 1972 | Lloyd L. Green (’72) |
55. | 1971 | Howard I. Krausz (’71) |
56. | 1971 | Robert (Bob) L. Billington (’71) |
57. | 1971 | Catherine (Caty) A. [Anderson] Pilachowski (’71) |
58. | 1970 | John Oakley (’70) |
59. | 1969 | Arne C. Mortensen (’69) |
60. | 1969 | George B. Zimmerman (’69) |
61. | 1968 | James (Jim) A. Ross (’68) |
62. | 1968 | Bruce R. Land (’68) |
63. | 1968 | Kenneth (Ken) Noel [Thomson] Gullekson (’68) |
64. | 1966 | John H. Halperin (’66) |
65. | 1965 | Michael (Mike) M. Dworetsky (’65) |
66. | 1965 | Eric I. Thorsos (’65) |
67. | 1965 | James (Jim) E. Enstrom (’65) |
68. | 1964 | Gary A. Welch (’64) |
69. | 1964 | George W. Moore (’64) |
70. | 1964 | David V. Jensen (’64) |
71. | 1964 | Ray G. Helmke (’64) |
72. | 1963 | Michael T. Yates (’63) |
73. | 1962 | Gregory (Greg) Milman (’62) |
74. | 1962 | Richard (Dick) G. Olson (’62) |
75. | 1961 | Robert (Ash) C. Ashenfelter (’61) |
Fulbright Fellowship
The Fulbright program for U. S. students aims to foster leadership, learning, and empathy between cultures. Sponsored by the U. S. Department of State and awarded to more than 1300 students annually, a Fulbright scholarship offers U. S. students support for one year of study or research abroad.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2007 | Kevin S. Mistry (’07) |
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
2. | 2001 | Robert (Robb) J. Walters (’01) |
Rockefeller Trial Year Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1969 | Henry Brady (’69) |
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2016 | Shanel Wu (’16) |
2. | 1970 | Frederic (Fred) D. Cohen (’70) |
3. | 1963 | Lauren R. Mather (’63) |
4. | 1962 | Richard (Dick) G. Olson (’62) |
Astronaut Scholarship
More than 70 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs are helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2023 | Lucien W. Tsai (’24) |
2. | 2020 | Kaveh Gabriel Pezeshki (’22) |
3. | 2018 | Nina M Brown (’19) |
4. | 2016 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
5. | 2006 | Samuel D. Eisenberg (’08) |
6. | 2004 | Adam E. Pivonka (’05) |
7. | 2003 | William (Steven) Steven Kolthammer (’04) |
8. | 2000 | Robert (Robb) J. Walters (’01) |
9. | 1997 | Whittier (Kaccana Bhikkhu) R. Myers (’99) |
10. | 1995 | Carl W. Coryell-Martin (’97) |
11. | 1993 | Leo [Parker] Dirac (’95) |
12. | 1989 | Douglas E. Dunston (’90) |
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Albany Eve Blackburn (’23) |
2. | 2021 | Anna Marie Soper (’22) |
3. | 2016 | Jonas Leif Kaufman (’17) |
4. | 2015 | Timothy (Tim) Minh Middlemas (’17) |
5. | 2013 | Sheena K. Patel (’14) |
6. | 2012 | Lucas T. Brady (’13) |
7. | 2007 | Peter J. Scherpelz (’08) |
8. | 2004 | David Liao (’05) |
9. | 2002 | Christopher T. Rodolfa (’04) |
NACDA/Disney Scholar/Athlete Award
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1994 | Jason D. Rhodes (’94) |
Phi Lambda Upsilon
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1990 | J. (Chuck) Williamson (’90) |
Brown Award
The Thomas B. Brown Memorial award for senior research in physics is awarded for research results, originality in conception or in execution of research, diligence, and clarity of oral and written reports.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2023 | Jiaping (Derek) Li (’23) |
2. | 2022 | Rebecca Fallon Chan (’22) |
3. | 2021 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
4. | 2021 | Nicholas (Nick) Devon Jack Heller (’21) |
5. | 2021 | Shion E Andrew (’21) |
6. | 2020 | Madeleine Carolyn Kerr (’20) |
7. | 2019 | Colin Mackenzie Adams (’19) |
8. | 2018 | Adam Lawrence Shaw (’18) |
9. | 2017 | Nathaniel Allen Leslie (’17) |
10. | 2016 | Jim Wu (’16) |
11. | 2016 | Shifrah Aron-Dine (’16) |
12. | 2015 | Brett Berger (’15) |
13. | 2014 | Jaron P. Kent-Dobias (’14) |
14. | 2013 | Jake R. Fish (’13) |
15. | 2012 | Kali L. Allison (’12) |
16. | 2011 | Neal C. Pisenti (’11) |
17. | 2010 | Vedika Khemani (’10) |
18. | 2009 | Andrew P. Higginbotham (’09) |
19. | 2008 | Eric J. Baxter (’08) |
20. | 2006 | Stephanie M. Moyerman (’06) |
21. | 2005 | Ryan S. Yamada (’05) |
22. | 2004 | Joseph Checkelsky (’04) |
23. | 2003 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
24. | 2002 | Michael Schubmehl (’02) |
25. | 2001 | Michael (Mike) J. Rust (’01) |
26. | 2000 | Jason W. Brudvik (’00) |
27. | 1999 | Kevin L. Moore (’99) |
28. | 1998 | Gwendolyn (Gwen) Rae [Bell] Porter (’98) |
29. | 1997 | Wendy R. Panero (’97) |
30. | 1997 | Steven (Steve) Lee Johnson (’97) |
31. | 1996 | Matthew (Matt) J. Evans (’96) |
32. | 1996 | Noah O. Kubow (’96) |
33. | 1995 | Deborah (Debbie) E. Smith (’95) |
34. | 1994 | Matthew Z. Hughes (’94) |
35. | 1994 | Joseph H. Thywissen (’94) |
36. | 1993 | Eric C. Branlund (’93) |
37. | 1993 | Christopher (Chris) L. Coleman (’93) |
38. | 1992 | Theodore (Ted) A. Sjodin (’92) |
39. | 1991 | C. (Dave) Brown (’91) |
40. | 1991 | Charles (Cass) A. Sackett (’91) |
41. | 1990 | Donald (Don) W. Hoard (’90) |
42. | 1989 | Peter (PT) G. Tenenbaum (’89) |
43. | 1989 | Regina L. [Dudey] Neiman (’89) |
44. | 1987 | Donald (Don) C. Scott (’87) |
45. | 1986 | Christopher (Chris) E. Saxer (’86) |
46. | 1985 | David Piehler (’85) |
47. | 1983 | Michael (Mike) F. Hundley (’83) |
48. | 1982 | Henry C. Kapteyn (’83) |
49. | 1982 | James (Jim) M. Cline (’82) |
50. | 1981 | Erik C. Sowa (’81) |
51. | 1981 | William (Bill) J. Spiesman (’81) |
52. | 1980 | Lee Fife (’80) |
53. | 1979 | Joseph (Joe) G. Shanks (’79) |
54. | 1976 | Scott E. Smith (’76) |
55. | 1976 | Scott E. Fraser (’76) |
56. | 1975 | Alan D. Chave (’75) |
57. | 1974 | Francisco (Frank) Valdes (’74) |
58. | 1973 | Richard Cline (’73) |
59. | 1972 | Glenn E. Johnson (’72) |
60. | 1971 | Robert (Bob) O. Hettel (’71) |
61. | 1970 | Chris Cunningham (’70) |
62. | 1969 | Lloyd A. Regier (’69) |
63. | 1968 | Ronald (Ron) H. Campbell (’68) |
64. | 1967 | Michael B. Simmonds (’67) |
65. | 1966 | Dennis H. Eaton (’66) |
66. | 1966 | Craig Van Degrift (’66) |
67. | 1966 | Kenneth (Ken) L. Orloff (’66) |
68. | 1965 | James (Jim) E. Enstrom (’65) |
69. | 1964 | Bruce W. Worster (’64) |
70. | 1964 | Gary A. Welch (’64) |
71. | 1963 | Fred F. Tomblin (’63) |
Focke Award
The Alfred B. Focke award celebrates excellence in experimental physics research, and is given to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the Physics faculty, has done the most noteworthy piece of experimental research as a senior project.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2023 | Ella Rose Blake (’23) |
2. | 2022 | Chloe Sarah Taylor (’22) |
3. | 2022 | Kaveh Gabriel Pezeshki (’22) |
4. | 2020 | Rachel Lim Barcklay (’20) |
5. | 2020 | Henry (Harry) Louis Fetsch (’20) |
6. | 2019 | Nina M Brown (’19) |
7. | 2018 | Caitlin Ellen Cash (’18) |
8. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
9. | 2016 | Kevin (Caleb) Eades (’16) |
10. | 2015 | Aaron Rosenthal (’15) |
11. | 2014 | Sheena K. Patel (’14) |
12. | 2013 | Robert E. Kealhofer (’13) |
13. | 2012 | Julien B. Devin (’12) |
14. | 2011 | Brendan D. Folie (’11) |
15. | 2010 | David A. Berryrieser (’10) |
16. | 2009 | Ian K. Wright (’09) |
17. | 2008 | Peter J. Scherpelz (’08) |
18. | 2008 | Seán M. Meenehan (’08) |
19. | 2007 | Emily R. [Hogan] Roberts (’07) |
20. | 2006 | Daniel T. Strenge (’06) |
21. | 2006 | Colin V. Parker (’06) |
22. | 2005 | Katherine (Katy) L. Perdue (’05) |
23. | 2004 | Adele C. Tamboli (’04) |
24. | 2004 | Zoe [Boekelheide] DeCamp (’04) |
25. | 2003 | Jason M. Hogan (’03) |
26. | 2002 | Nicholas P. Breznay (’02) |
27. | 2001 | David A. Mann (’01) |
28. | 1999 | Whittier (Kaccana Bhikkhu) R. Myers (’99) |
29. | 1998 | Thaddeus D. Ladd (’98) |
30. | 1997 | E. (Dinesh) Martien (’97) |
31. | 1996 | Jonathan Tourtellot (’96) |
32. | 1995 | Samuel (Sam) K. Sun (’95) |
33. | 1994 | Jason D. Rhodes (’94) |
34. | 1994 | ChinSung Bae (’94) |
35. | 1993 | Kurt L. Adelberger (’93) |
36. | 1992 | Bryan W. Reed (’92) |
37. | 1991 | Douglas (Doug) T. Ridgway (’91) |
38. | 1991 | Stephen (Steve) I. Applebaum (’91) |
39. | 1989 | Ronald (Ron) John Zasadzinski (’89) |
40. | 1989 | John A. McNeil (’89) |
41. | 1989 | Mark W. Johnson (’89) |
42. | 1987 | Christopher (Chris) P. Hickie (’87) |
43. | 1987 | Phillip C. Harvey (’87) |
44. | 1986 | Steven (Steve) R. Spielman (’86) |
45. | 1985 | Jodi I. [Lamoureaux] Christiansen (’85) |
46. | 1985 | Matthew (Matt) J. Carey (’85) |
47. | 1983 | Glenn S. Sasagawa (’83) |
48. | 1982 | Joel R. Berendzen (’82) |
49. | 1981 | Donald (Don) J. Holmgren (’81) |
50. | 1980 | John S. Carr (’80) |
51. | 1979 | Gregory (Greg) N. Hassold (’79) |
52. | 1978 | Gary D. Mohler (’78) |
Mindlin Prize
The Mindlin Prize for Innovative Ideas in Science is awarded to the author of the most innovative paper in the sciences.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2021 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
2. | 2020 | Matthew Stephen Fox (’20) |
3. | 2019 | Colin Mackenzie Adams (’19) |
4. | 2017 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
5. | 2016 | Shifrah Aron-Dine (’16) |
6. | 2016 | Jim Wu (’16) |
7. | 2014 | Andrew Turner (’14) |
8. | 2006 | Stephanie M. Moyerman (’06) |
9. | 2005 | David Liao (’05) |
10. | 2003 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
11. | 2003 | Jonathan [Pearson] Pearson Magoon (’03) |
12. | 1999 | Whittier (Kaccana Bhikkhu) R. Myers (’99) |
Wunderlich Prize
Established in 1994 with gifts from the class of 1967 and Jon's widow, the Jon A. Wunderlich ('67) Prize is awarded to a physics major who has demonstrated remarkable creativity.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Kaveh Gabriel Pezeshki (’22) |
2. | 2021 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
3. | 2020 | Catherine (Holly) Holland Frank (’20) |
4. | 2019 | Eli Joseph Weissler (’19) |
5. | 2018 | Andrew Mather Bishop (’18) |
6. | 2017 | Jonas Leif Kaufman (’17) |
7. | 2016 | Xinyue (Amber) Cai (’16) |
8. | 2014 | Alberto J. Ruiz (’14) |
9. | 2013 | Christopher (Chris) D. Cotner (’13) |
10. | 2011 | Hong W. Sio (’11) |
11. | 2010 | Alex N. Steinkamp (’10) |
12. | 2008 | Junbo Park (’08) |
13. | 2007 | David W. Mar (’07) |
14. | 2005 | David Liao (’05) |
15. | 2004 | William (Steven) Steven Kolthammer (’04) |
16. | 2003 | Jonathan [Pearson] Pearson Magoon (’03) |
17. | 2001 | Jeremy J. Liu (’01) |
18. | 2001 | Seth M. Foreman (’01) |
19. | 1999 | Alexander (Alex) C. Johnson (’99) |
20. | 1998 | Paul U. Berry (’98) |
21. | 1997 | Steven (Steve) Lee Johnson (’97) |
22. | 1996 | Daniel (Dan) C. Bradley (’96) |
23. | 1996 | Radhika [Sondhi] Sondhi-Bradley (’96) |
24. | 1994 | Dean E. Dauger (’94) |
Rojansky Writing Award
The Rojansky Writing Award is named for Vladimir (Ro) Rojansky, who came to the College as an emeritus professor after retiring from Union College. Following his death, his wife Milla requested that contributions be made to HMC in lieu of flowers, and the Rojansky Award was created from that seed money. Ro was recognized not only for his work in quantum mechanics, but also for his clear and concise writing. The Rojansky Writing Award is given annually for the outstanding term paper in the sophomore quantum mechanics course, Physics 52.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Xiaobei (Emma) Zhang (’24) |
2. | 2021 | Chaehyeong Park (’23) |
3. | 2021 | Coleman Jacob Gliddon (’23) |
4. | 2019 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
5. | 2018 | Matthew Stephen Fox (’20) |
6. | 2017 | Evan Joseph Hubinger (’19) |
7. | 2016 | Andrew Mather Bishop (’18) |
8. | 2015 | Brynn Elise Arborico (’17) |
9. | 2014 | Shifrah Aron-Dine (’16) |
10. | 2013 | Xiuyuan (Lucy) Lu (’14) |
11. | 2013 | Kevin Hale (’15) |
12. | 2012 | Fangzhao (Alex) Alex An (’14) |
13. | 2011 | Taylor McAdam (’13) |
14. | 2010 | Paul L. Riggins (’12) |
15. | 2009 | Laura Poindexter (’11) |
16. | 2007 | Benjamin (Ben) D. Roig (’09) |
17. | 2006 | Benjamin Diamond Preskill (’08) |
18. | 2006 | Seán M. Meenehan (’08) |
19. | 2005 | Kevin J. Zielnicki (’07) |
20. | 2004 | Lia R. Corrales (’06) |
21. | 2003 | David (Clay) C. Hambrick (’05) |
22. | 2002 | Andrew J. Mugler (’04) |
23. | 2001 | Andrew Iannaccone (’03) |
24. | 2000 | Zachary B. Walters (’02) |
25. | 1999 | Jeremy J. Liu (’01) |
26. | 1998 | John (Zack) Sanborn (’01) |
27. | 1997 | Jason A. Fredrickson (’99) |
28. | 1996 | Thaddeus D. Ladd (’98) |
29. | 1995 | E. (Dinesh) Martien (’97) |
30. | 1993 | Jason L. Regier (’95) |
31. | 1992 | Eric G. Furze (’96) |
32. | 1990 | Jason D. Rhodes (’94) |
33. | 1990 | Sean K. O'Keeffe (’92) |
34. | 1989 | Carol Wawrukiewicz (’91) |
35. | 1987 | F. (Scott) Scott Porter (’87) |
36. | 1984 | Steven (Steve) R. Spielman (’86) |
37. | 1983 | Tom Wang (’85) |
38. | 1982 | A. (Alan) Middleton (’84) |
39. | 1981 | Michael (Mike) F. Hundley (’83) |
Richard C. Haskell Research Travel Aware
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2023 | Helen Kathryn Chaffee (’23) |
2. | 2023 | Albany Eve Blackburn (’23) |
3. | 2022 | Rafael Wolman Porto (’22) |
4. | 2022 | Anna Marie Soper (’22) |
5. | 2020 | Matthew Stephen Fox (’20) |
Townsend Award
The John and Ellen Townsend Award is given to the outstanding physics major in Physics 116.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Jiaping (Derek) Li (’23) |
2. | 2021 | Rebecca Fallon Chan (’22) |
3. | 2020 | Shion E Andrew (’21) |
4. | 2019 | Cameron Bryce Gray (’22) |
5. | 2018 | Beili (Nora) Hu (’19) |
6. | 2017 | Adam Robert Busis (’19) |
7. | 2016 | Xinrui (Cynthia) Yan (’18) |
8. | 2015 | Jim Wu (’16) |
9. | 2014 | Brett Berger (’15) |
10. | 2013 | Yantao Wu (’15) |
11. | 2013 | Andrew Turner (’14) |
12. | 2012 | Jake R. Fish (’13) |
13. | 2011 | Julien B. Devin (’12) |
Bell Prize
The Graydon and Louise Bell Prize was created in 1999 in honor of the first member of the HMC physics department and his wife. It is awarded at the start of the fall semester to a senior physics major for outstanding scholarship, creativity, and service.
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Albany Eve Blackburn (’23) |
2. | 2021 | Mariesa Henriette Teo (’22) |
3. | 2020 | Anna Rose Barth (’21) |
4. | 2019 | Henry (Harry) Louis Fetsch (’20) |
5. | 2018 | Beili (Nora) Hu (’19) |
6. | 2018 | Eli Joseph Weissler (’19) |
7. | 2017 | Kemper Ludlow (’18) |
8. | 2016 | Calvin Leung (’17) |
9. | 2016 | Yossathorn (Josh) Tawabutr (’17) |
10. | 2015 | Jim Wu (’16) |
11. | 2014 | Zeph Arvanitis (’15) |
12. | 2012 | Lucas T. Brady (’13) |
13. | 2011 | Paul L. Riggins (’12) |
14. | 2011 | Julien B. Devin (’12) |
15. | 2010 | Hong W. Sio (’11) |
16. | 2009 | Vedika Khemani (’10) |
17. | 2009 | David A. Berryrieser (’10) |
18. | 2008 | Andrew P. Higginbotham (’09) |
19. | 2007 | Peter J. Scherpelz (’08) |
20. | 2006 | Matthew D. Reed (’07) |
21. | 2005 | Colin V. Parker (’06) |
22. | 2004 | David Liao (’05) |
23. | 2003 | Christopher T. Rodolfa (’04) |
24. | 2002 | Jason M. Hogan (’03) |
25. | 2002 | Nathaniel P. Stern (’03) |
26. | 2001 | Lara Mercurio (’02) |
27. | 2001 | Nicholas P. Breznay (’02) |
28. | 2000 | Michael (Mike) J. Rust (’01) |
29. | 2000 | Paul G. SanGiorgio (’01) |
30. | 1999 | Whittier (Kaccana Bhikkhu) R. Myers (’99) |
31. | 1999 | Alexander (Alex) C. Johnson (’99) |
Physics Community Award
<p>The Physics Community Award is given annually to the student or students who most notably foster a welcoming environment and a sense of community among physics students. This award was established by the physics faculty in 2020 through the Physics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund.</p>
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2022 | Eric Corona (’23) |
2. | 2022 | Anna Marie Soper (’22) |
3. | 2021 | None |
Rojansky Service Award
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2005 | Ryan S. Yamada (’05) |
Outstanding Athlete
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1992 | Eric Charles Johnson (’92) |
Physics Clinic Award
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 2014 | Anthony L. Corso (’14) |
2. | 2007 | Matthew Williams (’07) |
3. | 2001 | Benjamin (Jamie) D. Hadden (’01) |
4. | 1997 | Carl W. Coryell-Martin (’97) |
5. | 1997 | Antony N. Selim (’97) |
Radley Prize
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1992 | James (Jim) F. Patterson (’92) |
2. | 1990 | Robert (Rob) Knop (’90) |
3. | 1990 | J. (Chuck) Williamson (’90) |
4. | 1985 | William (Bill) J. Hovingh (’85) |
Brown Award Honorable Mention
No. | Year | Winner |
1. | 1969 | Scott F. Lange (’69) |
2. | 1969 | George B. Zimmerman (’69) |
3. | 1968 | Howard M. Koble (’68) |
4. | 1968 | Stanley (Stan) A. Dodds (’68) |
5. | 1967 | Robert E. Kelley (’67) |
6. | 1967 | Andrew (Andy) J. Van Horn (’67) |
7. | 1965 | Michael (Mike) E. Gilpin (’65) |
8. | 1965 | Eric I. Thorsos (’65) |