2023 Biology Department Awards
Congratulations to all our seniors on their graduation, and this year’s Biology Department Award recipients!
Albertus Magnus Award
Justin Babu (B.S. Biology/Secondary Education)
This award is given to the graduating student of Providence College who best exemplifies the life of Albertus in his service of humanity through teaching, his willingness to serve, his devotion to educate, his breadth of learning, his willingness to learn new techniques, his love of science (especially the biological sciences), and his inquiring mind.
Robert I. Krasner Award
Gracey Sorensen (B.S. Biology, Spanish minor)
Leigh Paradis (B.S. Biology, Neuroscience Certificate)
This award is given to the graduating Providence College biology major who best exemplifies Dr. Krasner’s commitment to teaching and leadership inside and outside of the classroom. Dr. Robert Krasner,’51, Ph.D., M.P.H, taught in the Providence College Biology Department from 1958 to 2008, was involved in numerous educational activities on and off campus, and developed and directed programs for pre-college teachers and students, such as the Biotechnology Workshop for Secondary School Science Teachers (1992-1997), and the Summer Science Program for High School Students (1975-2006).
The recipient of this award is selected on the basis of promise for continuing this legacy.
Rev. Charles V. Reichart, O.P. Award
Matthew Rock (B.S. Environmental Biology, Computer Science minor)
Katherine Mulvey (B.S. Biology)
This award is given to the graduating student of Providence College who best exemplifies Fr. Reichart’s dedication to the advancement of the biological sciences as evidenced by his scholarship, intellectual curiosity, disciplined perseverance, and scientific integrity.
The recipient of this award is selected on the basis of promise as a scholar in the biological sciences.
Highest GPA in Concentration
Natalie McGowan (B.A. Biology)
Morgan Kruzan (B.S. Biology)
Maggie Sullivan (B.S. Biology)
Courtney Caccamo (B.S. Environmental Biology)
