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Iota Sigma Pi
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Iota Sigma Pi
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Anna Louise Hoffman Award
for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research
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Criteria The Anna Louise Hoffman Award recognizes outstanding achievement in chemical research by a woman graduate student. At the time of nomination, the candidate must be a full-time (as defined by the candidate’s institution) woman graduate student who is a candidate for a graduate degree in an accredited institution. The research presented by the candidate must be original research that can be described by one of the main chemical divisions (e.g., analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, physical, and/or ancillary divisions of chemistry). The candidate may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi. Conditions Nominations for the award must be made by faculty members of the candidate’s current institution. Only one nomination may be submitted by a single department. Dossier The nomination dossier must contain all of the following
information within a single file to be electronically submitted (pdf
format is recommended): The candidate should arrange for confidential letters of
recommendation to be sent electronically, but independently of the
nomination dossier, by the application deadline: The candidate should also arrange for official transcripts to be mailed, independently of the nomination dossier, and must be received no later than March 1. Application due date The complete dossier must be sent electronically as a single file (pdf format is recommended) to Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry at Letters of recommendation should also be sent electronically to the same address. Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient will be notified by mid-April. Official Transcripts should be mailed to: Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry, Sweet Briar, VA 24595. Questions about the application process or components of the dossier may be addressed to Jill Granger by email (granger@sbc.edu) or phone (434) 381-6166. Award The award will be $500, a certificate, and a waiver of Iota Sigma Pi membership dues for one year. Presentation The award will be presented a local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi or the American Chemical Society or at a suitable time arranged with the department chair of the awardee. |
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Undergraduate Award
for Excellence in Chemistry |
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Criteria The Iota Sigma Pi Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry recognizes excellence in chemistry by a woman undergraduate student. The candidate shall be a senior woman chemistry student in an accredited college or university that grants a four year degree. The candidate may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi. Conditions Nominations for the award must be made by faculty members of the candidate’s current institution. Only one nomination may be submitted by a single department. Dossier The nomination dossier must contain all of the following
within a single file to be electronically submitted (pdf format is
recommended): 2) An academic history, including official transcripts (scanned) of the student's college record including the grade point average. Include transcripts from all institutions attended. If the candidate’s most recent grades are not included on the official transcript, the Department Head can write on behalf of the candidate to certify the most recent grades. 3) A Personal Statement that describes the candidate’s activities while in college and her plans after graduation. The candidate should arrange for confidential letters of
recommendation to be sent electronically, but independently of the
nomination dossier, by the application deadline: The candidate should also arrange for official transcripts to be mailed, independently of the nomination dossier, and must be received no later than March 1. Application due date The complete dossier must be sent electronically as a single file (pdf format is recommended) to Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry at Letters of recommendation should also be sent electronically to the same address. Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient will be notified by mid-April. Official Transcripts should be mailed to: Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry, Sweet Briar, VA 24595. Questions about the application process or components of the dossier may be addressed to Jill Granger by email (granger@sbc.edu) or phone (434) 381-6166. Award The award will be $500, a certificate, and a waiver of dues for one year. Presentation At the discretion of the Director for Student Awards, and in consultation with the awardee’s Department Head, the award will be presented at a suitable venue such as a campus-wide honors day, a nearby local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi, or a local or regional meeting of the American Chemical Society. |
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Gladys Anderson Emerson
Scholarship |
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Criteria The Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship recognizes excellence in chemistry or biochemistry by a woman undergraduate student. The candidate shall have attained junior standing in her curriculum at an accredited college or university and must have at least one semester of work remaining to be completed as of August 1 following the announcement. The candidate must be a member of Iota Sigma Pi at the time of her nomination. Individuals who are not members but who wish to apply for the scholarship may be made members by National Council action. Conditions Nomination for the scholarship must be made by a member of Iota Sigma Pi and must be supported by members of the faculty of the candidate’s institution through letters of recommendation. Only one nomination may be submitted from a single department within a college or university. Dossier The nomination dossier must contain all of the following
information within a single file to be electronically submitted (pdf
format is recommended): 2) An academic history, including official transcripts (scanned) of the student's college record including the grade point average. Include transcripts from all institutions attended. If the candidate’s most recent grades are not included on the official transcript, the Department Head can write on behalf of the candidate to certify the most recent grades. 3) A Personal Statement that describes the candidate, her goals in chemistry, her academic honors and professional memberships, and her college activities, hobbies, talents, etc. Evidence of financial need may be presented in the personal statement, if applicable. The Personal Statement should not exceed 2 pages. The candidate should arrange for confidential letters of
recommendation to be sent electronically, but independently of the
nomination dossier, by the application deadline: 2) At least two letters of recommendation from faculty members who know the candidate’s academic history and/or have taught her. The candidate should also arrange for official transcripts to be mailed, independently of the nomination dossier, and must be received no later than March 1. Application due date The complete dossier must be sent electronically as a single file (pdf format is recommended) to Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry at Letters of recommendation should also be sent electronically to the same address. Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient/s will be notified by mid-April. Official Transcripts should be mailed to: Professor Jill Nelson Granger, Iota Sigma Pi National Director for Student Awards, Sweet Briar College, Department of Chemistry, Sweet Briar, VA 24595. Questions about the application process or components of the dossier may be addressed to Jill Granger by email (granger@sbc.edu) or phone (434) 381-6166. Award The scholarship consists of a $2000 stipend and a certificate. Up to two awards may be given. Presentation At the discretion of the Director for Student Awards, and in consultation with the awardee’s Department Head, the award will be presented at a suitable venue such as a campus-wide honors day, a nearby local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi, or a local or regional meeting of the American Chemical Society. |
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Members-at-Large Reentry Award |
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