Georgia State University

Georgia State University student Zuobin Xiong recently received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the Department of Computer Science.

Georgia State University student Sarah O'Brien recently received the Undergraduate Service Award from the Department of Computer Science.

Georgia State University student Monisha Jackson recently received the Teaching Associate Award in the Sociology department. A Teaching Associate is an experienced graduate teaching assistant chosen by the Department's Teaching Committee who serves as a mentor for other teaching assistants in Sociology.

Georgia State University student Haley Strassburger recently received the Diane L. Fowlkes Research Award. The award honors the dedication to the field of Women's and Gender Studies demonstrated by a group of committed faculty who worked to get the Institute established at Georgia State. Its goals are to continue the legacy of committed scholarship by supporting engaged research in the field.

Georgia State University student Rorah Ndungu recently received the Dr. Walter Wilczynski Outstanding Neuroscience Undergraduate Award. This award honors the legacy of Walter Wilczynski, the founding director of the Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State in 2008.

Georgia State University student Erin Lottes recently received the Outstanding Doctoral Scholar Award in Neuroscience.

Georgia State University student Lake Li recently received the Cellular and Molecular Biology & Physiology Award. This award supports activities related to cellular and molecular biology and physiology studies, including travel to seminars and symposia.

Georgia State University student Zoe Bachiller recently received the Kevin M. Brady Endowed Scholarship. The Kevin M. Brady Endowed Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in the Pre-Med/Pre-Health concentration program. To be considered for the award, students must be in good academic standing, be a top performing student and have a demonstrated financial need.

Georgia State University student Amany Elsharkawy recently received the Timothy Jon Bartness Memorial Award. The scholarship was established in memory of Timothy Jon Bartness (1953-2015), who joined the Biology department faculty in 1988. He was internationally celebrated for his research on obesity and metabolic physiology in addition to mentoring young scientists.

Georgia State University student Chetna Batra recently received the William G. Nolan Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Award. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding undergraduate students who excel in academic achievement based on grade-point average, intellectual inquisitiveness, and research activities and who show leadership and good citizenship at Georgia State and in other communities. This fund was created in memory of former Associate Professor of Biology William G. Nolan.

Georgia State University student Chetna Batra recently received the Goodale Family Scholarship in International Study. The Goodale Family Scholarship in International Study recognizes international studies students who are traveling to study or conduct research in a country they have never visited.

Georgia State University student Eloisa Romero recently received the Barbara Baumstark BioBus Program Undergraduate Award. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated interest in the BioBus which provides hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to get K-12 students interested in STEM education.

Georgia State University student Rafaela Todd recently received the Drs. Kennedy and Nettey Premedical Award. This award was established to alleviate financial barriers for students at Georgia State University applying to medical school programs by assisting with funding for admissions test preparation materials.

Georgia State University student Victoria Givans recently received the Drs. Kennedy and Nettey Premedical Award. This award was established to alleviate financial barriers for students at Georgia State University applying to medical school programs by assisting with funding for admissions test preparation materials.

Georgia State University student Alexandra St. Tellien recently received the Outstanding Graduate Research Paper Award from the Department of Anthropology. The Outstanding Graduate Research Paper is given to students in the department who show excellence in writing.

Georgia State University student Teri Tran recently received the Al Baumstark Undergraduate Research Award. The Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry supports students pursuing doctoral degrees in chemistry and is inspired by organic chemistry Professor Al Baumstark's commitment to increasing student diversity in science.

Georgia State University student Kennedy Crawford recently received the Robert W. Sellen Scholarship in History. The Robert W. Sellen Scholarship In History was created to honor the memory of Robert W. Sellen, a history professor at Georgia State, and supports a freshman, sophomore or rising junior majoring in history.

The Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

Georgia State University student Maria-Paula Ramirez recently received the Benita "Bunny" Leyton Creative Writing Award.

Georgia State University student Layla Amar recently received the Outstanding English Major Award. This award is given to outstanding students in the English department at Georgia State.

Georgia State University student Ashley Gravlin recently received the Benita "Bunny" Leyton Creative Writing Award. Gavlin, of Alanta, is a Bachelor's student in English in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Nell Hamilton Trotter Student Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding commitment to student involvement and is the highest student leadership award presented by the university. For nearly 40 years, Nell Hamilton Trotter was a loyal member of the Georgia State University community. She was the first dean of women at Georgia State and served for many years as a dedicated faculty member. Dean Nell Hamilton Trotter personified the ideal qualities students, particularly student leaders, are expected to emulate.

Georgia State University student Ravawn Hackney recently received a scholarship from the Eleanor M. Pratt Endowment for English Majors. Hackney, of Tyrone, is a Bachelor's student in English in the College of Arts and Sciences. The award is given to an exceptional student for whom the study of writing or literature has made a significant impact. This fund was created to honor the legacy of Eleanor Mary Pratt, who had a deep spiritual faith and a love of literature, the English language, and the fine arts. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Teona Goderdzishvili recently received the Oustanding Graduate Student Service Award from the Department of Communication. Goderdzishvili, of Tbilisi, Georgia, is a Master's student in Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding service, demonstrating exemplary performance and distinctive contributions to the university, School of Nursing, community and the nursing profession.

Georgia State University student Rachael Mayhew recently received the Best Overall University Scholar Award from the Department of Chemistry. Mayhew, of Newnan, is a Bachelor's student in Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

This award recognizes an outstanding bachelor of science dental hygiene student who has demonstrated academic achievement and strong leadership skills.

This scholarship recognizes a second year physical therapy student who has strong academic standing and displays leadership potential.

This award is given by the faculty to graduating seniors and master's candidates. The award recognizes students who have displayed outstanding performance in clinical rotations.

The Faculty Recognition Award is presented to graduating respiratory therapy students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.