Awards Night

Each year the faculty nominate and select students for four departmental awards. Award recipients receive a certificate and are recognized at the annual Honors Convocation.

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Nuclear Science
This award recognizes the student taking one or more of the nuclear sciences courses who most exhibits excellence, enthusiasm, and service related to nuclear science. 

Best Undergraduate Research in Physics Award
This award recognizes an outstanding undergraduate research student in physics who has typically engaged for a year or more in a meaningful project with a physics faculty mentor and has presented results at a professional conference. 

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Physics Award
This award honors the physics major who exemplifies academic excellence, outstanding character, and service.

Ronnie L. Ezell Outstanding Leader in Physics Award
The Ronnie L. Ezell Outstanding leader in Physics Award is presented to a dedicated physics major in appreciation for outstanding contributions to the department. The award is named in honor of Professor of Physics and Chair Emeritus of the Department of Chemistry and Physics Ronnie Ezell, who worked tirelessly as an advocate for advancement of the Department and University. 

Academic Achievement Award
The Academic Achievement Award recognizes the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Physics with the highest GPA among College of Science and Mathematics coursework.