Student Awards

College awards:

Undergraduate:
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award: Christi Thomas
Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Scholarship in Science and Mathematics: Matthew Alvarez
CSM Edison STEM Scholarship: Marine Barsegyan
CSM Edison STEM Scholarship: Michael Peterson
CSM Edison STEM Scholarship: Hovnan Simonyan
CSM Edison STEM Scholarship: Joshua Vazquez

Department awards:

Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Spencer Hobi
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Rachel Lindvall
ACS Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry: Samantha Scott
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Alisha Holden
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Christi Thomas
American Institute of Chemists Student Award: Vanessa Estrada
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Vanessa Estrada and Christi Thomas 
Patricia Maloney Student Travel Fund Award: Cameel Juman 
ACS Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry: Christopher Pakhanyan
ACS Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry: Saul Diaz

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Duyen Pham
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Janelli Pineda

Department:

Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Erick Gonzalez
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Cynthia Avedian
Organic Chemistry Award: Edward Bryan Huseman
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Oscar Edgardo Arevalo Soto
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Jonathan Hakimian
American Institute of Chemists Student Award: Walter Torres
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Vanessa Estrada and Christi Thomas 

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Jander Cruz
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Isabella Crisostomo and Leticia Reque 

University:
Graduate:
Distinguished Thesis/Graduate Project Competition: Rowen Jane Odango

College:
Undergraduate:
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award: Arlet Artoonian

Department:
Undergraduate:
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Guliayi Ainiwaer
Organic Chemistry Award: Arlet Artoonian
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Akemi Hinzer
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Arlet Artoonian
American Institute of Chemists Student Award: Pouya Bahrami
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Blanca Aparicio and Joie Yuson 
Patricia A. Maloney Student Travel Award: Justina Gorgy

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Osma Gomez 

College:
Undergraduate:
Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Scholarship: Michael Peterson
Robert Nolan Scholarship: Alisha Holden

Graduate:
Graduate Fellowship for Outstanding Research Promise: Rowen Jane Odango
Leslie & Terry Cutler Scholarship: Rowen Jane Odango

A video of congratulations to our recipients of departmental awards from Dr Garrett, the chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry 

Department:
Undergraduate:
Analytical Chemistry Award: Derek Stavich
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Alejandro Leon
Organic Chemistry Award: Jesus Cruz
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Mehrnaz Siavoshi
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Nicole Gardon
American Institute of Chemists Student Award: Mario Aguirre Cardenas and Nicole Babayans
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Kristine Bislamyan and Jesus Cruz 
Patricia A. Maloney Student Travel Award: Joanna Mae G. Ohide

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Rowen Jane Odango and Joseph Yoon 
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Hafridha Hadi
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: James Nguyen

University:
Nathan O. Freedman Memorial Award: Fred Fregoso

College:
Mack I. Johnson Research Award for Outstanding Graduate Student: Fred Fregoso

Department:
Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Jonathan Hakimian
Analytical Chemistry Award: Angela Cannata
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Steven Ayoub
Organic Chemistry Award: Liam Contin
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Lannah Abasi
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Jessica Bergonio
American Institute of Chemists Student Award: Jacqueline Matian
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Jonathan Hakimian & Nicole Gardon
Patricia A. Maloney Student Travel Award: Nicole Babayans

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Benjamin Cordova
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Rowen Jane Odango
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: Joseph Yoon & Cal Weeks

College:
College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Junior Award: James Mason
Graduate Fellowship for Outstanding Research Promise: Fred Fregoso
Robert Nolan Scholarship: Adam Basma 

Department:
Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Armenuhe Terzian
Analytical Chemistry Award: Lannah Abasi
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Jessica Bergonio
Organic Chemistry Award: Edwin Partiai
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Yulduz Rakibova
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Adam Basma
Hypercube Scholar Award: Jimmy Guzman
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Alexander Alon
Patricia A. Maloney Student Travel Award: Jennifer Portillo

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Benjamin Azmon
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Samatar Jirde
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: Kevin Ng

University:
CSUN Outstanding Graduating Senior Award: Kimberly Madhwani

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student: Aaron Miller
Graduate Fellowship for Outstanding Research Promise: Marlyn Widjaja
Robert Nolan Scholarship: Anosh Dadabhoy

Department:
Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Nicole Gardon
Analytical Chemistry Award: Yulduz Rakibova
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Heather Nguyen
Organic Chemistry Award: Keerati Asawalapsakun
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Elyas Allali
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Brenda Velasco
Hypercube Scholar Award: Kevin Kossick
Lan K. Wong Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Adam Basma
Patricia A. Maloney Student Travel Award: Yulduz Rakibova

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Aidan Kim
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Marlyn Widjaja
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: Kelly Hazen and Ismail Hossain

College:
Hugo and Irma Oppenheimer Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching Promise: Alex Mantanona

Department:
Undergraduate:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Kayla Jane Conanan
Analytical Chemistry Award: Patrick Keane
David A. Miller Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: Edwin Partiai
Organic Chemistry Award: Danny Resendiz
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Fred Fregoso
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Robert Cohen Sedgh
Hypercube Scholar Award: Maryam Ghiassee

Graduate:
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Aaron Miller
Sandra L. Jewett Scholarship in Biochemistry: Aaron Miller
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: Ligia Zelaya

University:
Wolfson Scholar: Tania Benjamin (Biology major who does research in Dr. Schrodi's lab)

College:
Heald Outstanding Junior Award: Rowen Jane Odango
College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Junior Award: Kimberly Madhwani
Leslie and Terry Cutler Scholarship: Ryan M. Davis (co-awardee)

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Jimmy Guzmán, Jr.
Analytical Chemistry Award: Maryam Ghiassee
Organic Chemistry Award: Robert Goon Sedgh Naseri
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Bryce Clifton
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Amanda Minzer
Hypercube Scholar Award: Yvonne Diaz and Braddock Sandoval
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Alex Mantanona
Professor LeRoy Nyquist Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: Christine Dimirjian

University:
Wolfson Scholar: McKinzie Garrison

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: McKinzie Garrison
Wolfson Nominee for the college: McKinzie Garrison

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Elyas Allali
Analytical Chemistry Award: Melina Mrdroosian
Organic Chemistry Award: Amanda Kuthi
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Jacob Gershbock
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: McKinzie Garrison
Hypercube Scholar Award: not awarded
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Miran Mavlan

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student: Jan Maly
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Harmanpreet Panesar
CSM Outstanding Junior Award: Melina Mrdroosian

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Guoqing Wang
Analytical Chemistry Award: Jacob Gershbok
Organic Chemistry Award: Lusine Simonyan
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Aaron Miller
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Daniel Tolentino
Hypercube Scholar Award: Daniel Tolentino
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Courtney Sams

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Daniel Tolentino
Heald Outstanding Graduating Senior Award: Michael Enos
CSM Outstanding Junior Award: Saemi Oh

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Ivan Sanchez
Analytical Chemistry Award: Daniel Tolentino
Organic Chemistry Award: McKinzie Garrison
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Ryan Faulconer
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Michael Enos
Hypercube Scholar Award: Shuai Wang
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Wing-Sy Wong DeRieux

College:
No winners from our department

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: McKinzie Garrison
Analytical Chemistry Award: Marina Dykhne
Organic Chemistry Award: Justin Waschak
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Earl-Eugene Ringpis
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Rana Akiel and Tram Le (tie)
Hypercube Scholar Award: Udara Ilandari Dewage
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Samuel Muhia

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Destaye Moore
CSM Oppenheimer Award: Danya Smart

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Michael Chang
Analytical Chemistry Award: Michael Enos
Organic Chemistry Award: Heemal Dhanjee
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Alexandra Forest
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Katherine Schilling
Hypercube Scholar Award: Danya Smart
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Samuel Rodriguez

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Alexandra Forest

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Pantea Ghasemi
Analytical Chemistry Award: Diem Tran
Organic Chemistry Award: Renata Ahegbebu
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Melissa Eseltine
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Leonid Beygelman
Hypercube Scholar Award: Thomas Schmidt and Mia Wibowo (tie)
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Diala Dahabreh and Ryan Spencer (tie)

College:
CSM Outstanding Junior Award: Danielle Lalimar Cortez

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Holly Sanders
Analytical Chemistry Award: Leonid Beygelman
Organic Chemistry Award: Diem Tran
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Ben Sagot
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Sean French
Hypercube Scholar Award: Emily Chen
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Armen Mardiros

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Amir Allatabakhsh
Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student: David Akopian
CSM Outstanding Junior Award: Antonina Zubovich

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Rebecca Bierman
Analytical Chemistry Award:  Antonina Zubovich
Organic Chemistry Award: Leonid Beygelman
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Nazeli Paronian and Tigran Khachatryan (tie)
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Nazeli Paronian and Jennifer Nnoli (tie)
Hypercube Scholar Award: Eric Schultz
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Christopher Wild

College:
CSM Outstanding Junior Award: Kenneth Ikei

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Dartagnan Greene
Analytical Chemistry Award: Kelly Baxter
Organic Chemistry Award: Nazeli Paronian
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Sara Abbani
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Farid Nader
Hypercube Scholar Award: Jose Carcamo
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: David Akopian

University:
Wolfson Scholar: Lilly Parr
CSUN Outstanding Graduating Senior Award: Edward Kay

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Arthur Floruti

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Daniel Cardin
Analytical Chemistry Award: Farid Nader
Organic Chemistry Award: Matthew Lee
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Edward Kay
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Lilly Parr
Hypercube Scholar Award: Anna Jimenez
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Aaron Rowe

College:
Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Keri Silva

Department:
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Rebecca Moores
Analytical Chemistry Award: Lilly Parr
Organic Chemistry Award: Anna Jimenez
Weigand-Jewett Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry: Keri Silva
Henry Klostergaard Award for Outstanding Graduating Chem/Biochem Major: Keri Silva
Hypercube Scholar Award: none
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award: Obboon Rattanaprasit