Awards

The James B. Rast Memorial Award in Comparative Organismal Biology.

The parents and friends of James Brailsford Rast, a member of the Class of 1958 of Duke University, endowed this award in his memory. Given each year by the Biology faculty in recognition of excellence in course work and research in the study of organismal biology.

Past Recipients:
Jesse Silverman, 2007
Daniel A. Luna, 2006
Sarah Cork, 2005
Angela Berg, 2004
Jenny Tung, 2003
Sarah Lambert, 2000
Shawn Zack, 1999
Mara LaBorde, 1998

The Edward C. Horn Memorial Prize for Excellence in Biology.

Given each year to a graduating biology major who has shown, in the opinion of the biology faculty, the highest level of academic achievement and promise, this prize is offered in memory of Professor Edward C. Horn. It is a tribute to his warm regard for students and faculty and his appreciation of scholarly excellence. The prize consists of books appropriate to the student's field of interest.

Past Recipients:
Felicia Walton, 2007
Jacqueline Ou, 2006
Christopher Martin, 2005
Thomas Glenn, 2004
Matthew Brumm, 2003
Juliet Pulliam, 2002
David Naeger II, 2001
Yenting Chen, 2000
Andrew Miner, 1999
Lisa Anderson, 1998

The Excellence in Botany Prize.

Given each year by the Biology faculty to a graduating biology major who has demonstrated excellence in botanical research.  The prize consists of books appropriate to the student's field of interest.

Past Recipients:
Kevin Ford, 2007
Kelly Anne Farrell, 2006
Lindsay Higgins, 2005
Paul Gugger, 2004
Katherine Hoye, 2003
Wisuwat Songnuan, 2002
Charles David, 2001
Michael Dietze, 2000
Jennifer Lau, 1999
Pui Ying Annie Mack, 1998

The Maggie Schneider Award in Marine Biology.

In memory of Maggie Schneider, a member of the Duke class of 2004. Given each year by the faculty of the Duke University Marine Laboratory to the biology major who demonstrates the love of learning and service in marine and conservation biology.

Past Recipients:
Ruth McDowell and Ross Cunning, 2007
Cirse Gonzalez, 2006
Maggie Peloso, 2005
Erin Blevins, 2004
Pincelli Hull, 2003

The Biology Faculty Award

Given by the Biology Faculty to a student for outstanding intellectual achievements and excellence in research.

Past Recipients:
Rahul Satija, 2006
William Collins, 2003