The College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is now officially the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). For more information, please go to http://www.cns.umass.edu.
Alumni Recognition
NSM Awards Ceremony 2005
On Wednesday, April 13, 2005, the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics hosted its first Awards Ceremony in honor of the students, faculty, and alumni who exemplify excellence.
Caption: Astronomy Outstanding Undergraduate
Katherine Whitaker (to be moved under the image)
Over 300 people attended, primarily the top students from NSM with family and guests, as well as NSM faculty, donors, and alumni. The evening began with photo sessions with Chancellor Lombardi and Dean Osterweil for any student or guest who wished to pose with them, followed by welcoming remarks from both the Dean and the Chancellor.
A total of 87 student awards were presented, some of which had multiple recipients. All in all 112 students received awards. In addition, three alumni were recognized as Distinguished Alumni Award Winners: Donald J. Ciappenelli, Ph.D. (Chemistry), Raphael "Ray" P. D'Alonzo, Ph.D. (Chemistry), and Randolph W. Bromery, PH.D (UMass Amherst Honorary LHD '79).
Caption: Mathematics undergraduate Heather Harrington, recipient of the Sheila R. Flynn and Nancy Sinclair Scholarship (to be moved under the image)
Six faculty members were recognized for their outstanding contibutions in Teaching: Bruce E. Byers (Biology); Research: Bret E. Jackson (Chemistry), and Raymond S. Bradley (Geosciences); Service: W. Bruce Croft (Computer Science), and W. Brian O'Connor (Biology); and Leadership: Robert B. Hallock (Physics). Three others received University recognitions: Promotion to University Distinguished Professor: Thomas P. Russell (Polymer Science & Engineering), and James F. Kurose (Computer Science); Chancellor's Medal: Thomas P. Russell (Polymer Science & Engineering).
The College would like to thank Steven R. Willis, a member of the College's Advisory Council, for his generous sponsorship of the First Annual Natural Sciences & Mathematics Awards Celebration.
Caption: Dean Lee Osterweil, Steve Willis, Chancellor Lombardi (to be moved under the image)
For a full list of the student winners view the Program.
