Distinguished Dissertation Award

Each year the Alumni Association sponsors the Distinguished Dissertation Award. Two awards are given, one of which is for the sciences. Professors who have had a PhD graduate with a distinguished dissertation during the 12 months from January through December of the current year may nominate the student using the Distinguished Dissertation Nomination Form with instructions. Nominations should be turned in to the Graduate Director of the Department. The Department will forward nominations to the Dean of the College of Science, who will select those from the College to submit to the Graduate School for the final screening. In addition to the honor and a certificate, the winner receives a $1,000 prize.