Student Awards

The Paul J. Kronthaler Memorial Prize in Chemistry honors the memory of Paul J. Kronthaler ’68, a member of the first class of chemistry majors to graduate from the SUNY Brockport. Paul was killed in action in Vietnam in 1969. The inaugural award was presented to Thomas S. Kankoski. Inscribed in the memorial plaque is a quote by then President Dr. Albert Brown “None of us know for how long or for what purpose we live or the circumstances under which we will die. Although the great potential witch Paul possessed was cut short by the tragedy of war in Vietnam…. The Days which he was allotted were well spent.”

The award is the most meaningful and honorable award the Department grants. It is given to a graduating chemistry major whose performance during his/her career at Brockport who has been outstanding in terms of academic record, laboratory assisting, research participation, and contributions to the social and intellectual life of the Department. The selection committee is composed of two faculty members and three chemistry majors not eligible for the prize in the current year. This means that student can outvote faculty, which occasionally has happened.

Awarded to: Justin Galardi

Awarded to the biochemistry major with senior standing who has the highest GPA in all courses taken in chemistry and biology at SUNY Brockport.

Awarded to: Samuel Vanscoter

Awarded to the chemistry major with senior standing who has the highest GPA in all courses taken in chemistry at SUNY Brockport.

Awarded to: Tyler Taras

Sponsored by the Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society, a national professional organization of chemists, and awarded to a graduating chemistry or biochemistry major whose overall work places him/her at the top of the graduating class.

Awarded to: Justin Galardi

Sponsored by the American Institute of Chemists, a national professional organization of chemists, and awarded to a graduating chemistry major in recognition of a demonstrated record of leadership ability, character, scholastic achievement, and advancement potential in the chemical professions.

Awarded to: Brandon Pratt

Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society and awarded to the student who achieved at the highest level in Analytical Chemistry.

Awarded to: Miranda Shaine

Sponsored by the Inorganic Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society and awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry and has future plans that include a career in chemistry.

Awarded to: Samuel Vanscoter

Sponsored by the Organic Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society and awarded to the Chemistry or Biochemistry major who achieved at the highest level in CHM305 and CHM306 in the previous academic year.

Awarded to: Samuel Vanscoter

Sponsored by the Physical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society and awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellence in physical chemistry and related fields based on research, coursework, and/or dedication.

Awarded to: Miranda Shaine

Awarded to the student who achieved the highest average in CHM205 and CHM206 in the previous academic year.

Awarded to: Nolan Coble