Awards for Students

To honor Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Clarke L. Gage, who was a member of the faculty from 1957 until his retirement in 1986, the Department of Chemistry gives two awards in his name. Students chosen for the Clarke L. Gage Research award are passionate about research and have been exceptionally engaged and productive in their projects.  Students chosen for the Clarke L. Gage Teaching award are known for effectively helping their peers learn chemistry. They work as teaching assistants, peer workshop leaders, and/or chemistry tutors.

The Northern NY Section of the ACS Outstanding Senior award is given to students who have excelled in their course work, including excellence in their SYE research.



The Northern NY Section of the ACS Outstanding Junior award is given to students who have excelled in their course work, including excellence in research, and plans to pursue a career in biochemistry or chemistry.

ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry recognizes outstanding students who display an aptitude for a career in the field of analytical chemistry and have demonstrated excellence.

ACS Award in Physical Chemistry recognizes excellence in physical chemistry based on research, coursework, and other measures of dedication.



ACS Award in Organic Chemistry recognizes the "top graduating senior student majoring in either chemistry or biochemistry who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry."

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award -  Awards to juniors in English, History, Economics and Chemistry are based primarily on academic achievement and attitude toward learning with evidence of interest in becoming a broadly well-educated person, as well as excelling in the academic discipline. 

2023

Clarke L. Gage Prize Teaching: Talia Zabit

Clarke L. Gage Prize Research:  Annie Knapp

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Eliza O’Donnell

ACS Award in Physical Chemistry: Annie Knapp

ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry: Emma Rothe

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Emma Rothe




2022

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching  Carter Tracy

Clarke L. Gage Prize:  Research  Aida Gueye

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Carter Tracy

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Junior Award: Annie Knapp

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Annie Knapp



2021


Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching Rachel Siegel

Clarke L. Gage Prize:  Research: Leo Romanetz

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Emmanuella Dwomo Agyei

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Aida Gueye




2020

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: John Hoefler

Clarke L. Gage Prize Research: Heinrich Salzmann

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Erica R. Sawyer

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Leo Romanetz

2019

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Alissa Stone

Research: David Bain

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Evan Ketcham

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award:John Hoefler

2018

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Anne K. Buck

Research: Kelsey R. Murphy

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Danielle J. Couture

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: David Bain

2017

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Kelly A. Burke, Vanessa J. Chilunda

Research: Ellis (EJ) J. Curtis, Jennifer M. Finan

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Heather M. Raimer

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Danielle Couture

2016

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching:  Heather M. Raimer

Research:  Nicolette G. Celia

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Jordan J. Koloski

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Wenyao Zhang

2015

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching:  Emily R. Metzger

Research:  Scott M. Chapp

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Marissa D. Boyer

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Jordan Koloski

2014

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Gregory J. McDonald

Research: Rachael M. Kenney

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Katherine E. Buxton

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Allison Schloop   

2013

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Zak A. Johnson

Research: Ryan L. Murphy, Louis J. Trzepkowski

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Carolyn N. Chakuroff

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Katherine Buxton

  

2012

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Marc A. Delaney

Research: Kiersten E. LaPorte

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Andrew B. Hayes  

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Louis Trzepkowski

2011

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Patrick J. Dodds, Andrea N. Dore    

Research: Megan E. Goodemote

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Kirk W. Shimkin

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Andrew Hayes  

2010

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Rebecca Klar

Research: Daniel P. DePuccio

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award Marcus D. Tuttle

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Patrick Dodds 

2009

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Matthew J. Millard

Research: Michael A. Trembley

Stradling Student Research Award: Kenneth “Brian” Brownell, Jr.

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Lauren M. Sischo

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Marcus Tuttle

2008

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Fraser C. Mackay

Research: Jennifer L. Achtyl

Stradling Student Research Award: Matthew J. Millard

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Stephanie R. Walter

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Lauren Sischo

2007

Clarke L. Gage Prize:Teaching: Brian M. Aucter

Research: Michael D. Austen

Stradling Student Research Award: Kacey B. Anderson

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Stephanie Walter

2006

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Jon M. French

Stradling Student Research Award: Michael D. Austen

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Jane W. Mutoru

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Michael Austen

2005

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Rachel K. Putman

Research: Joseph J. Jablonski

Stradling Student Research Award:      Paul A. Kloek

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Timothy W. Chapp

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Matthew Maynard

2004

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Timothy W. Chapp

Stradling Student Research Award:  Megan L. Roppolo

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Jonathan E. DeLorbe

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Joseph Jablonski

2003

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Alexis D. Kostun

Stradling Student Research Award: Matthew J. Benard

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Matthew Benard

2002

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Timothy M. Errington

Research: Neema P. Douglas

Stradling Student Research Award:  Winter M. Guffey

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Jennifer Zagursky

2001

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Page M. Wages

Stradling Student Research Award: Nathan G. Armatas

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Timothy Errington

2000

Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Sara A. Constantine

Research: Tara A. Kenny

Stradling Student Research Award: Erik W. Storm

The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Erik Storm