This award honors up to two exemplary first- or second-year students each year. The ideal recipient is an active and engaged member of the department who contributes positively to its intellectual, social, and community life. The recipient takes full advantage of the opportunities available within the department and serves as a model for their peers.
This involvement may include (but is not limited to): participating in departmental events and co-curricular activities; contributing to student organizations such as the Society of Physics Students or Astronomy Club; serving as a tutor or peer mentor; assisting with outreach, admissions events, or departmental programming; and fostering a welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
