SUNY Upstate Medical University | College of Graduate Studies
Class of 2021 Student and Faculty Awards AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE
RESEARCH PRESENTATION AWARD
MAXWELL MOZELL ‘UNSUNG HERO’ AWARD
Maria Presti Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This award honors graduate students who present their work at the Charles Ross Memorial Student Research Day. The recipients of this award displayed excellence in presentation style, logic and feasibility of technique, scientific significance, and clarity of purpose when presenting their work.
This award is intended to honor a student who strengthens the community of Upstate Medical University’s College of Graduate Studies by bettering the lives of those around him/her and does so unselfishly, without thought of recognition or reward.
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD
Oral Presentation Award: Michael Miller Microbiology and Immunology
This award honors a graduate student who has significantly contributed time and effort to volunteer services, and has a proven commitment to the continuance of community programs.
This award is presented by the College of Graduate Studies’ students in appreciation of dedication and excellence in teaching. Alaji Bah, PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
WRITTEN RESEARCH PROPOSAL AWARD
Best Poster Presentation: First Prize:
Michael Garone Anatomy and Cell Biology
Second Prize:
Rebecca Harris Microbiology and Immunology
Andrew Brawner Neuroscience
SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE The State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is presented to a student who has received national or international recognition in such fields as academics, athletics, community service, the arts, entrepreneurship and career achievement.
This award honors a graduate student whose written research proposal displays excellence in scientific significance, clarity of purpose, logic of execution, and feasibility.
Krista Newell Microbiology and Immunology
Rebecca Harris Microbiology and Immunology
This award is presented to graduating students who exemplify excellence in academic and research achievements. Mei Yun Lin Anatomy and Cell Biology
JOHN BERNARD HENRY, MD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Peu Santra Anatomy and Cell Biology
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