Student Awards
The Physics Department at Kent State University recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in physics by annually offering various awards to undergraduates. (See our photo page recognizing recent award recipients.)
Addison-Wesley Award in Physics:
This award is presented to the physics major who, during the year of the award, graduates with the highest scholastic average in physics. The awards consists of a certificate, prepared and presented by Kent State University at its annual Honors Day, and the definitive and extended edition of the Feynman Lectures on Physics presented by Addison Wesley Longman. This three-volume boxed set, by Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman, is valued at approximately $195.
John Wiley Award in Physics:
This award is presented to the student who, during the year of the award, achieves the most outstanding performance in the General University Physics sequence. This award consists of a certificate and approximately $250 worth of books presented by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
| Year | Addison-Wesley Award
| John Wiley
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|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chris Bohrer Chad Frutig Vincent Milluzzi | Thomas Buida Tessandra Sage |
| 2012 | Kevin DiVincenzo Fred Minkowski | Chad Frutig |
| 2011 | Kevin Musick | Chris Bohrer Jacob Sheahan |
| 2010 | Andrew Konya Maeve Manion-Fischer | Fred Minkowski Kevin Musick |
| 2009 | Danielle LaHurd Richelle Teeling | Andrew Kubera |
| 2008 | Christopher Bruot | Andrew Konya Danielle LaHurd Richelle Teeling |
| 2007 | Stephen Drew William Montanaro Jr. Lewis (Lee) Sharpnack | Christine Martincic Ryan Weber Nathaniel Weigel |
| 2006 | Elizabeth Cole Nathan Hudson Robert Tandy | William Kinas Scarlet Norberg |
| 2005 | Violeta Beleva Stephen Daigle Jeremy Nally | Lewis (Lee) Sharpnack Amanda Yoho |
| 2004 | Jeffrey Musa Don Norvell | Marshall Hyden Robert Larke |
Center for Nuclear Research Award:
This award was created to recognize undergraduate physics majors who achieve outstanding performance in one of the upper-level modern physics courses related to nuclear or particle physics (Intro. Modern Physics, Applications of Modern Physics, Quantum and Atomic Physics, or Intro. Nuclear Physics). Students are eligible to win this award only once. The award consists of recognition and a monetary prize of $250. The following physics majors have been recent recipients of this award:| Year | CNR Award
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|---|---|
| 2012 | Scott Akers Stuart McKaige Vincent Milluzzi |
| 2011 | Ben Stickel |
| 2010 | Kevin DiVincenzo Fred Minkowski Kevin Musick |
| 2009 | Shannon Stefl Shawn Witham |
| 2008 | Andrew Konya Andrew Kubera |
| 2007 | Brian Dailey Danielle LaHurd Richelle Teeling |
| 2006 | David Jacobs Jacob Shreffler |
| 2005 | Lewis "Lee" Sharpnack |
| 2004 | Nathan Hudson Robert Tandy |
| 2003 | Stephen Daigle John Hilbert |
| 2002 | Jeremy Nally |
Physics Leadership Award:
This award recognizes outstanding service to the Department of Physics as President of the KSU Chapter of the Society of Physics Students. The award consists of recognition and a monetary prize of $50. The following physics majors have been recent recipients of this award:| Year | Leadership Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Chad Frutig |
| 2012 | Ben Stickel |
| 2011 | Fred Minkowski |
| 2010 | Maeve Manion-Fischer |
| 2009 | Ron Dear |
| 2008 | Brian Dailey |
| 2007 | Ryan Neubig |
| 2006 | Nathan Hudson |
| 2005 | Jeremy Nally Kelly Hufford |
| 2004 | Katharine Hudson |
College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Student Leader Award:
The Physics Department also regularly nominates students for other awards. One such award is the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Student Leader (DSL) Award. This award is sponsored by the Arts and Sciences Alumni Council of the Kent Alumni Association. It is given to graduating seniors who have an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have shown outstanding leadership abilities in academic areas, student organizations, special projects, university service, community service, and other leadership areas. The following physics majors have been recent recipients of this award:tr>
| Year | Arts & Sciences DSL Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Scott Akers Chad Frutig |
| 2012 | Fred Minkowski |
| 2011 | Andrew Kubera Shannon Stefl |
| 2010 | Maeve Manion-Fischer |
| 2009 | Brian Dailey |
| 2008 | Christopher Bruot |
| 2007 | Ryan Neubig Amanda Yoho |
| 2006 | Elizabeth Cole Nathan Hudson |
| 2005 | Violeta Beleva Stephen Daigle Jeremy Nally |
| 2004 | Jeffrey Musa Don Norvell |
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges:
"Who's Who'' is a national organization that recognizes students, including graduate students (GS), who have demonstrated competence in co-curricular and community activities while maintaining a strong grade point average. The following physics students have been recent recipients of this award:| Year | Who's Who Award |
|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Luke Citro |
| 2003-2004 | Violeta Beleva Stephen Daigle |
| 2001-2002 | Jennifer Dawson |
| 2000-2001 | Jennifer Dawson Ben Norman (GS) |
| 1998-1999 | Joseph Acar Sarah Alfano Julie Schrall |
Lillian A. Kroenke Scholarship:
Another award is the Lillian A. Kroenke Scholarship. This $1000 scholarship is named for Lillian Kroenke, a Kent State University alumna. Each department in the College of Arts and Science may nominate one student for the award each year. Four recipients are then selected by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Beginning AY 2006-07, this award was renamed as the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship. The following physics majors have been recent nominees or awardees:| Year | Lillian Kroenke Scholarship Nominee College of the Arts and Sciences Scholarship Nominee |
|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Lewis (Lee) Sharpnack |
| 2005-2006 | Lewis (Lee) Sharpnack |
| 2004-2005 | Nathan Hudson |
| 2003-2004 | Jeffrey Musa |
| 2002-2003 | Violeta Beleva |
| 2001-2002 | John T. Morrison |
| 2000-2001 | Jennifer Dawson |
| 1999-1998 | Sarah Alfano |
| 1998-1999 | Joseph Acar |
