Undergraduate

Outstanding Senior Award

Every fall and spring semester, Chemistry & Biochemistry selects a graduating senior to receive the Outstanding Graduating Senior award.

 

Candidates for this award excel in their studies, as evidenced by having a GPA of 3.5 or better, are involved in research, and are recognized as a leader within the campus or the larger community. The balance between these different aspects will vary, but every nominee is typically strong in all three areas.

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Every fall and spring semester, the Department of Chemistry selects a graduate student to receive the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.

 

Candidates for this award are TAs who are making progress toward their degrees and are in good academic standing. In general, outstanding TAs far exceed the Department's expectations on a consistent basis.

Outstanding Chemistry Undergraduate Awards

Candidates for Outstanding Upper-Classman (non-graduating Seniors and Juniors), Outstanding Second Years (Sophomores), and Outstanding First Years (Freshmen) must excel in their studies (GPA at least 3.5). They may be involved in research, and are emerging leaders within the campus or the larger community.

Students are screened based on a minimum 3.5 GPA and nominations are accepted from faculty and peers. Self nomination is accepted with a letter of recommendation from a chemistry professor and current résumé or CV.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award

Every fall and spring semester, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry selects a graduating senior to receive the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award.

 

ACS Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

Each year, the Analytical Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry selects an undergraduate who has excelled in the area of analytical chemistry and shows great potential as a future analytical chemist to receive the ACS Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry.

The student selected receives the Journal of Analytical Chemistry and is awarded a certificate of recognition signed by the Chairman of the Division and Editor of Analytical Chemistry.

Honors Program

Any major/degree program is eligible for an Honors curriculum

 

Biochemistry Faculty Advisors

Dr. Vahe Bandarian
vahe@email.arizona.edu
BSW 540, 626-0389
Office Hours: By appointment
Dr. Megan McEvoy
mcevoy@email.arizona.edu
BSW 516, 621-3489
Office Hours: By appointment
Dr. Florence Tama
ftama@email.arizona.edu
BSW 448, 626-4725
Office Hours: By appointment
Dr. Matthew Cordes

Undergraduate Advising

Information for contacting Academic Advisors in following areas
| BIOC Majors | | CHEM Majors | | SCED (Science Education) | Related Programs | | CHEM/BIOC minors |

 

Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

Teaching only BIOC major only CHEM major only CHEM & BIOC majors
ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship for Chemistry Teachers Michael A. Wells Endowment