We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s student awards. Congratulations to all of these high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students for their hard work and dedication!
D. Gordon Bennett Award for Outstanding Geography Graduate Student
Jesse Lane (Ph.D. candidate)
“In recognition of Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service in the Department and Discipline of Geography”
Award for Outstanding Graduate Research
Nichole Bignall (Ph.D. candidate) and Avery Catherwood (graduating M.A. student)
Michael Lewis Award for Graduate Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Josh Merced and Raj Sigdel (Ph.D. candidates)
“Awarded to a graduate student for exemplary efforts and effectiveness in the classroom”
Ann Berry Somers Award for Conservation
Edward J. Brim (graduating senior in Environment & Sustainability)
Susan J. Buck Award for Environmental Policy and Practice
Mary’Iam I. Griffin (graduating senior in Environment & Sustainability)
William T. Markham Award for Graduate Study in Environmental Studies
Samantha Kailand Gaillard (graduating senior in Environment & Sustainability)
John J. Hidore Award
Jenny Berggren (Ph.D. student)
“For exemplary undergraduate service by a student to the Department and the Discipline of Geography”
Outstanding Major in Geography Award
Zoe Hardee (graduating senior )
“For outstanding academic achievement and meritorious service by an undergraduate”
