To be competitive for the Best Thesis Award, the thesis should present and describe significant original research findings that involve the student’s own initiative, creativity, technical and interpretive skill, and effort. These findings should be presented by the student with a high level of skill in written communication, the design of clear and illustrative data figures and schematics, and a thorough treatment of the relevant scientific literature and context, with appropriate citation and bibliography practices.
There is a first, second and third place with a monetary award. Students must submit their thesis on a specific deadline to be eligible and a Fall or Spring graduate. The winners are selected by a team of Biochemistry faculty. Winners will be honored at the CBC Convocation and Awards Program in Spring.
2025
- Jake Shaw - 1st Place
- Jaden Todd-Nelson - 2nd Place
- Sean Chen - 3rd Place
2024
- Shinhye Chloe Park - 1st Place
- Rei Ellsworth - 2nd Place
- Clare Hotze - 3rd Place
2023
- Vanessa Addison - 1st Place
- Allison Steedman - 2nd Place
- Terese Kulangara - 3rd Place
2022
- Arturo Lujan - 1st Place
- Rorie Robinson - 2nd Place
2021
- Eric Lu - 1st Place
- Jessica Vickery - 2nd Place
2020
- Steven Fried - 1st Place
- Kiera Blawn - 2nd Place
2019
- Alex Ryan - 1st Place
- Elizabeth Fil - 2nd Place
2018
- Anne Cambrelin - 1st Place
- Ramya Ramesh - 2nd Place
2017
- Elise Munoz - 1st Place
2016
- Ali Icenogl - 1st Place
- Sarah Pattengale - 2nd Place
2015
- Brittany Forte - 1st Place
- Kaitlyn McCleod - 2nd Place
2014
- Sophia Louise Park - 1st Place
- Nickie Seto - 2nd Place
2013
- Michael Nelson - 1st Place
- Aishan Shi - 2nd Place
- Thomas Yi - 3rd Place
2012
- Mary Klein - 1st Place
- Jonathan Merritt - 2nd Place
2011
- Beryl Jones - 1st Place
- Michael Mitchell - 2nd Place
2010
- Joy Merserve - 1st Place
2009
- Karen Eaton - 1st Place