Chemistry brings home University Days awards

The Department of Chemistry brought home four awards during the University Day celebration held on September 19, 2023. We’re so proud of our award winners!! Check out the specific awards.

Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award

The Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award is awarded annually to the faculty member who best exemplifies the role of a mentor and who has provided exceptional mentoring to one or more postdoctoral scholars during the previous year.

2023 Recipient: Professor Chong Fang

Chemistry Professor, Chong Fang

Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Post-doc Award

The Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Post-doc Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research mentoring by OSU postdocs. The award honors postdocs who have provided significant mentorship to undergrad students in research-related endeavors at OSU within the past three years.

2023 Recipients:

KC Bierlich, postdoctoral scholar in the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Lab in the Marine Mammal Institute at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
Taylor Krueger, postdoctoral researcher under Chong Fang in the Department of Chemistry

Photo of Taylor Krueger w/ PI Chong Fang

Chemistry graduate student, Taylor Krueger with his PI, Professor Chong Fang.

University Mentoring and Professional Development Award

The University Mentoring and Professional Development Award recognizes those who excel in supporting and encouraging OSU employees to participate in professional, educational and/or personal development opportunities.

2023 Recipient: Paula Christie

Paula Christie, administrative assistant to the head of the Chemistry department. (Photo credit: TJ Mustard)

D. Curtis Mumford Faculty Service Award

The D. Curtis Mumford Faculty Service Award recognizes individuals for exceptional, ongoing, dedicated and unselfish concern for and service to OSU faculty.

2023 Recipient: Professor Chong Fang