Alumni - Undergraduates
2023
[85] Tyler Bechard (2020-2023), Major (Chem.)- Fabrication of superoxide sensor based on Superoxide Dismutase and Mxenes as transducers
Best undergraduate oral presentation in chemistry and physics - The 6th Spring Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), CU, April 22, 2022
[84] Ivy Dong (2022 - 2023) - Project: Smart Food Packaging involving lactate sensor
[83] Navit Isaac (2022 - 2023) - Project: Europium doped ceria nanocrystal as nanozyme fluorescent probefor biosensing
[82] Dominic Grinnell (Spring 2022) - Project: Development of enzymatic biosensors for neurotransmitters detection
2022
[81] Joan Nyakaana - Blair (Summer 2022) - REU program: PFAS analysis by collision electrochemistry
[80] Sidney Jarvis (Summer 2022) - Project: Implantable enzymatic biosensors for real time monitoring of dopamine
[79] Ethan Locke (Spring 2022) - Project: Detection of PFOS with different organic dyes
[78] Zoey Todd (Summer 2022), Project: Biosensors development for neurotransmitters detection
[77] Adarra Smith (Spring 2022) - Project: CFMEs as enzymatic biosensors for neurotransmitter detection in diagnostics
2021
[76] Nadia Cheng (2018-2021), Potsdam High School, Founding (NSF) - Project: Sensors for antioxidants and heavy metals detection
co-author: two publications: 1st, 2nd
Sustainability Prize Winner, The 2021 Spring RAPS, Clarkson University, April 19-23, 2021
The 3rd prize Award in Undergraduate oral presentation, The 2021 Spring RAPS, Clarkson University, April 19-23, 2021
Oral Presentation Award in Sustainability - Honorable Mention, The 2020 eRAPS, Clarkson University, July 30-31, 2020
Section Scoring Leader in Environmental Science and Engineering Section, The 2020 eRAPS, Clarkson University, July 30-31, 2020
[75] Maximilian Card (2019-2021), Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF/Honors) - Project: Biometric sensors for organophosphate
The Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) Undergraduate Research Award - November, 2021
[74] Jafar Sannie (Summer 2021), Founding (CUPO) - Project: Rapid Detection System of Escherichia coli (E. coli) using Paper-based Assay
The 2021 Summer RAPS High Score Award - The Annual Summer Research and Project Showcase (RAPS) - CU, July, 2021
[73] Kadija Legagneur (Summer 2021), Founding (NcNair - CUPO) - Project:
[72] Alexis Alexander (Summer 2021), Founding (NcNair - CUPO) - Project:
2020
[71] Megan Carhart (2018-2020), Major (Chem.), Founding (David Walsh fellow/Honor) - Project: Development of wearable ethanol sensors
co-author: 1 publication
Biomolecular Science Clarkson blog contributor
Oral presentation award (1st place) - The 4th Annual Spring Research and Project Showcase (eRAPS) - CU, April 18, 2020
The Stig E. Friberg Award for Undergraduate Research, Clarkson University, 2020
Phalanx Commendable Service Award, Clarkson's highest Honor Society, Clarkson University, April 18, 2020
Presidential Scholar Award, January 2020
Best oral presentation -The ACS - Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM), Saratoga Springs, NY, June 23-26, 2019
Best oral presentation (link) -The 10th Research Symposium - ACS - Northern NY Local Section, SUNY Plattsburg, March 2, 2019
Best oral presentation - Chemistry Session (Undergraduate), RAPS, Clarkson, NY, August 2, 2019
[70] Dominic Frascatore (2019-2020), Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF)
Project: Synthesis and characterization of electroconductive polypyrrole / Fe3O4 nanostructures
Best poster award - In Environmental Sustainability , RAPS, Clarkson, NY, August 2, 2019
[69] Steve Liebich (2019-2020) - Major (Biomolec.), Founding (NSF/Honors) - Project: Sensors for bacteria detection
co-author: 1 publication
[68] Casey Welch (Fall 2020) - Major (Chem. Eng.), - Project: Portable sensors for uric acid detection
[67] Olga Zubak (Spring/Fall 2020) - Major (Chem. Eng.) - Project: Portable sensor for cyanotoxin detection
[66] Stephanie Barajas (Summer/Fall 2020), Major (Chem. Eng.), CUPO - Project: Heavy Metal detection using MXene-based sensors
[65] Eric Zeng (Summer/Fall 2020), Major (Chem. Eng.), CUPO - Project: Nanoporous sorbents for PFAS removal
[64] Dante Cusolito (Summer/Fall 2020), Major (Mech. Eng.), Honors - Project: Development of a portable motion sensitive pressure sensing
[63] Kara Smeltz (Spring 2020) - Major (Chem. Eng.), - Project: Portable sensors for heavy metal detection
2019
[62] Cindy Jiang (2018-2019) - Major (Chem. Eng.), Founding (NSF) - Project: 3D printing of hydrogels
co-author: 1 publication
Corning Summer Research Award
[61] Jeremy Secora (2018-2019) - Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project: Ceria- based metal organic framework
co-author: 1 publication
Best poster presentation - In Materials Science (Undergraduate), RAPS, Clarkson, NY, August 2, 2019
[60] Austin Marshall (2018-2019), Major (Biomolec.), Founding (NSF) - Project: 3D printing of functional hydrogels framework
[59] Brenna Kokosenski (Spring/Fall 2019) - Major (Chem. Eng.), Founding (NSF/Honors) - Project: Portable sensors for uric acid detection
[58] Leah Livernois (Summer 2019), St. Lawrence University, Founding (NSF-REU) - Project: Portable sensors for heavy metal detection
co-author: 1 publication
2018
[57] Peter Vargo (2017 - 2018) - Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project: Nanoparticles for capture and removal of phosphorus
co-author: 1 publication
[56] Lily Norton (2016 - 2018) - Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project: Portable sensors for antioxidants detection
co-author: 1 publication
[53] Desmond Horowitz (2016 - 2018), Major (Biomolec.), - Project: Portable sensors for detection of phosphorous compounds
[54] Evelyn Coughlin (Fall 2018), Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project: Design and optimization of a portable phosphate sensor
[53] Kiara Cruickshank (Fall 2018), Major (Biomolec.), Directed study - Project: Directed study on review writing related to nanomedicine
[52] Marissa Alamo (Spring/Summer 2018), Major (Chem. Eng.), Founding (NcNair - CUPO) - Project: Portable sensors for detection of
phosphorous containing compounds.
[51] Chelsey Alamo (Spring/Summer 2018), Major (Chem. Eng.), Founding (NcNair - CUPO) - Project: Low cost sensors for real time
monitoring of alcohol fermentation
[50] Morgan Skidders (Summer 2018) - Major (Chem. - SUNY Potsdam), Founding (NSF-REU) - Project: Nanosorbents for removal of
phosphorous containing compounds
[49] Crystal Chi (Summer 2018) - Major (Chem. - Texas A&M), Founding (NSF-REU) - Project: Sorbents for preventing water eutrophication
2017
[48] Zackary Verne (2016 - 2017), Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project (2017): Ceria-based bioelectrodes
- Project (2016): Bioelectrochemical system based on bucky paper for glucose detection
[47] Xinyi Zou (2016 - 2017), Major (Chem.) - Project: Paper based sensors for the authentication of cosmetic products
[46] Jenell Whitman (2016 - 2017), Major (Chem.), Founding (NSF) - Project: Investigation of Ag nanoparticles dissolution and toxicity
2016
[45] Jessica Cunningham (2013 - 2016), Major (Biomolec.) - Project: Portable nanoceria based sensors for field detection of pesticides
co-author: 1 publication
The Brunauer Award for best Senior thesis - 2016
Presidential Scholar Award - 2014
The David Walsh Undergraduate Research Award - Summer 2014
Best Best student Award at Clarkson University, August 2014
Best Oral Presentation Award - SURE Symposium, April 2013
[44] Kyle Messier (2014-2016), Major (Biomolec.) - Project: Electroanalytical investigation of engineered nanoparticles
Edward D. Sayer Memorial Award
[43] Ryan Rauhut (2014 - 2016), Major (Chem. Eng.), Founding (Honors Program)
Project: Technology for separation and identification of antioxidants in food products
co-author: 1 publication
[42] Kristen Bear (2015 - 2016), Major (Biomolec.), NSF-REU supplement - Project: Colorimetric detection of nanoceria particles
co-author: 1 publication
Best poster award - SURE Symposium, Clarkson, NY, Summer, 2016
[41] Daniel Austin (2015 - 2016), Major (Chem. Bio. ) - Project: Toxicity of nanoparticles in zebrafish: determination of NOS expression
co-author: 1 publication
[40] Maya Duncan-White (2015 - 2016), Major (Chem.) - Project: Aptamer based sensors for detection of Ochratoxin A
[39] Kerri Moseman (Fall 2016), Major (Biomolec.) NSF-REU supplement
2015
[38] Ai Lian Lin (2014 - 2015), Major (Chem. Eng.)
2014
[37] Thalia Frasco (2012 - 2014) - Project: Paper based colorimetric sensors for tea antioxidants content evaluation
Best oral presentation award - SURE Symposium, Clarkson University, August 2013
co-author: two publications: 1st, 2nd
[36] Nora Houlihan (2012 - 2014) - Project: Nanoparticles evaluation using single particle collision electrochemistry
2013
[35] Kyla Ray (2011 - 2013) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
co-author: 1 publication
[34] Lauren Smales (summer 2013)
2012
[33] Kelsey Casale (2011 - 2012) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
[32] Lynn Lascarbeau (summer research)
[31] Amanda Marsh (summer research)
co-author: 1 publication
[30] Jason Hultgren (summer research)
2011
[29] Anastasia Scangas (2008 - 2011) - Project: Sensors for monitoring antioxidant activity
The Brunauer Award for best Senior thesis - 2011
The 2011 Chemistry department Service Award
co-author: two publications: 1st, 2nd
[28] Michael Ball (2009 - 2011) - NSF-REU supplement, Project: Colorimetric biosensors for toxicity monitoring
co-author: 1 publication
[27] Zachary Marchese (2009 - 2011) - Project: Biosensors for antioxidants analysis
co-author: 1 publication
[26] George Apau (2010 - 2011) - NSF-REU supplement, Project: Environmental impact of nanoparticle dissolution
[25] Marielle Araujo (two semesters 2011) - Project: Biosensors for dopamine
2010
[24] Megan Himmler (2009-2010) - Project: Biosensor for monitoring the production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass
The Brunauer Award (Best senior thesis) 2010
[23] Yamairy Ramos (REU - Summer)
2009
[22] Brian Frederick (2006-2009) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
The Northern NY Section of ACS Award,
Frank C. Goodrich Memorial Fund Undergraduate Award
Best poster award - CAMP Spring Annual Meeting, Canandaigua, NY, 2009
[21] Daniel VanDorn (2008-2009) - NSF-REU supplement
Egon Matijevic Award - 2008
Spectroscopy award - fall 2007
co-author: 1 publication
[20] Sejal Patel (2008-2009) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
Egon Matijevic Award - 2008
[19] Colleen E. Burnham (two semesters 2008-2009) - Biomolecular Science
[18] Meredith Martin (two semesters 2008-2009)
2008
[17] John Warner (2005-2008) - Project: Chitosan biopolymer as a multifunctional biosensor material
The Brunauer Award (Best senior thesis) 2008
The 2008 Chemistry department Service Award
[16] Amber L. Schreiner (2007-2008) - NSF-REU in nanotechnology, Biomolecular Science
[15] Matthew A. Flack (2007-2008) - Chemistry
[14] Camille Warner (summer 2008) -NSF-REU in environmental science and engineering
[13] Caitlin Mincer (summer 2008), CAMP Pre-frosh fellow, Chemical Engineering
[12] Lindsay A. Duplissa (summer 2008) -NSF-REU in environmental science and engineering
[10] Ashley Steere (summer 2008) -NSF-REU in environmental science and engineering
[9] Nikita Hungerford (summer 2008)
2007
[8] Andrew G.D. Waymount (2006-2007) - Biomolecular Science
[7] Megan E. Cates (2007) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
[11] Ryan Sitzes (summer 2008) -NSF-REU in environmental science and engineering
[6] Frank R. Triangle (summer 2007) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
[5] Liana M. Scialdone (one semester 2007) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
[4] Johnathan Samson (one semester 2007) - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
[3] Elizabeth Carnie (one semester 2007) - Biomolecular Science
2006
[2] Heidi Gaul (one semester 2006) - Biomolecular Science
[1] Tina Schweitzer (one semester 2006) - Biomolecular Science