The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University annually recognizes students who have made significant contributions through scholarly activities, as well as service, research, and leadership.

Micah Dawati presented by Dr.Spitsbergen

Logan Rowe presented by Dr. Malcolm
Distinguished Pre-Professional in Biological SciencesKathleen Mulka presented by Dr. Gill
Merrill Wiseman Award in Microbiology Ee Leng Choong and Nick Mitchell presented by Dr. Rossbach
Presidential Scholar in Biological Sciences Anthony Shaw presented by Dr. Hoppe

Julie Ryan presented by Dr. Kohler
Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award- Masters LevelMichelle Gourley presented by Dr. Eversole
Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award- Doctoral LevelPetra Kohler presented by Dr. Rossbach
Graduate College Award for Teaching Effectiveness- Masters LevelCharles Nutting presented by Dr. Spitsbergen
Graduate College Award for Teaching Effectiveness- Doctoral LevelMichael Buchalski presented by Dr. Barkman
Margaret Thomas Du Mond AwardKatherine MacDonell presented by Dr. Rossbach and Dr. Barkman
Hazel Wirick Scholarship Jeremy Jubenville presented by Dr. Barkman and Lynn Dinvald
Hazel Wirick Scholarship Teresa Clark
Leo C. VanderBeek Graduate Student Plant Biology AwardBen Slager presented by Dr. Malcolm
Colin J. Gould Memorial ScholarshipCarlen Smith presesnted by Dr. Pearl
Frank Hinds Zoology Award Lisa Vanbladeren presented by Dr. Gill
MPI Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Chelsie Hennick presented by Dr. Pearl
MPI Oustanding Graduate Research Award - Master Level Sarah Alessi presented by Dr. Gill
MPI Outstanding Graduate Research Award - Doctoral Level Petra Kohler presented by Dr. Rossbach