Awards for Students

To honor Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Clarke L. Gage, who was a member of the faculty from 1957 until his retirement in 1986, the Department of Chemistry gives two awards in his name. Students chosen for the Clarke L. Gage Research award are passionate about research and have been exceptionally engaged and productive in their projects.  Students chosen for the Clarke L. Gage Teaching award are known for effectively helping their peers learn chemistry. They work as teaching assistants, peer workshop leaders, and/or chemistry tutors

The Northern NY Section of the ACS Outstanding Senior award is given to students who have excelled in their course work, including excellence in their SYE research.

The Northern NY Section of the ACS Outstanding Junior award is given to students who have excelled in their course work, including excellence in research, and plans to pursue a career in biochemistry or chemistry.

2022
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching  Carter Tracy
Research: Aida Gueye
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Carter Tracy
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Junior Award: Annie Knapp
The Class of 1934 Scholarship Award: Annie Knapp

2021
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching Rachel Siegel
Research: Leo Romanetz
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Emmanuella Dwomo Agyei

2020

Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: John Hoefler
Research: Heinrich Salzmann
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Erica R. Sawyer


2019
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Alissa Stone
Research: David Bain
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Evan Ketcham


2018
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Anne K. Buck
Research: Kelsey R. Murphy
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Danielle J. Couture


2017
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Kelly A. Burke, Vanessa J. Chilunda
Research: Ellis (EJ) J. Curtis, Jennifer M. Finan
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Heather M. Raimer


2016
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching:  Heather M. Raimer
Research:  Nicolette G. Celia
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Jordan J. Koloski


2015
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching:  Emily R. Metzger
Research:  Scott M. Chapp
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Marissa D. Boyer


2014
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Gregory J. McDonald
Research: Rachael M. Kenney
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Katherine E. Buxton


2013
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Zak A. Johnson
Research: Ryan L. Murphy, Louis J. Trzepkowski
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Carolyn N. Chakuroff
  
2012
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Marc A. Delaney
Research: Kiersten E. LaPorte
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Andrew B. Hayes  


2011
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Patrick J. Dodds, Andrea N. Dore    
Research: Megan E. Goodemote
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Kirk W. Shimkin


2010
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Rebecca Klar
Research: Daniel P. DePuccio
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award Marcus D. Tuttle


2009
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Matthew J. Millard
Research: Michael A. Trembley
Stradling Student Research Award: Kenneth “Brian” Brownell, Jr.
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Lauren M. Sischo


2008
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Fraser C. Mackay
Research: Jennifer L. Achtyl
Stradling Student Research Award: Matthew J. Millard
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Stephanie R. Walter


2007
Clarke L. Gage Prize:Teaching: Brian M. Aucter
Research: Michael D. Austen
Stradling Student Research Award: Kacey B. Anderson


2006
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Teaching: Jon M. French
Stradling Student Research Award: Michael D. Austen
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Jane W. Mutoru


2005
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Rachel K. Putman
Research: Joseph J. Jablonski
Stradling Student Research Award: Paul A. Kloek
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award:  Timothy W. Chapp


2004
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Timothy W. Chapp
Stradling Student Research Award:  Megan L. Roppolo
Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Jonathan E. DeLorbe


2003
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Alexis D. Kostun
Stradling Student Research Award: Matthew J. Benard

2002
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Timothy M. Errington
Research: Neema P. Douglas
Stradling Student Research Award:  Winter M. Guffey


2001
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Page M. Wages
Stradling Student Research Award: Nathan G. Armatas


2000
Clarke L. Gage Prizes: Teaching: Sara A. Constantine
Research: Tara A. Kenny
Stradling Student Research Award: Erik W. Storm