2001 IOTA SIGMA PI UNDERGRADUATE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY

Rebecca Sansom, Boston University

Her nominator, Professor Amy Mullin stated that "Rebecca is an extremely talented and hardworking young scientist who is head-and shoulders above her peers and many of those who are senior to her, as well." In addition to a 3.82 GPA, Rebecca has made a substantial contribution to research that has resulted in three publications in Journal of Chemical Physics and Journal of Physical Chemistry. In each of these projects, Rebecca has been a key contributor and has participated in all aspects of the research. Rebecca has also presented her work at a number of national ACS meetings. For two years at Boston University, she was awarded a merit-based Trustee Scholarship, which provides full tuition support. In addition to her outstanding scientific achievements, Rebecca initiated a number of activities to broaden and enhance undergraduate involvement in the chemistry program at Boston University. She has led the peer-tutoring program, established and coordinated career and graduate school training sessions, both on and off campus, and established a biannual undergraduate research poster session for promoting the participation of undergraduates in research. To expand the education effort into the community, Rebecca plans visits to local elementary schools to give science demonstrations that are supported by fund-raising activities. After graduation, Rebecca’s plan is to pursue a doctorate and eventually become a professor because she thinks that such a position will allow her to both actively engage in research and to spark the interest of the next generation.

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