Previous Awards and Honors
Listed here are award winners and honorees prior to 2016.
Prize for Annual Student Papers
EPaDel Student Mathematical Papers Prize
EPaDel is the section of the Mathematical Association of America which covers Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. The following Bryn Mawr students are winners in the yearly Student Mathematical Papers Prize Competition.
Student | Year Awarded | Paper Title |
Madeline Hanson-Colvin | 2014 | "Everywhere Continuous Nowhere Differentiable Functions" |
Kathryn Link | 2012 | "Guinea, Worm Disease Dracunculiasis: Opening a Mathematical Can of Worms!" |
Naomi Hamermesh | 2010 | "Mathematical Modeling of Climate Change" |
Bryn Mawr Math Prizes
Bryn Mawr math prizes are awarded at the end of each academic year. Information listed here is prior to 2016. The first two awards are given solely on the basis of academic distinction and achievement.
The Charlotte Angas Scott Prize in Mathematics
The Charlotte Angas Scott Prize in Mathematics is awarded annually to an undergraduate on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. It was established in 1960 by an anonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Angas Scott, Professor of Mathematics from 1885 to 1924.
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Orsola Capovilla-Searle | 2015 | 2015 |
Jeanne Mirbey | 2014 | 2014 |
Emelie Curl | 2014 | 2014 |
Shuning Yan | 2013 | 2013 |
Alexandra (Bianca) Boranda | 2013 | 2013 |
Sarah Nelson | 2012 | 2012 |
Winnie Hien | 2012 | 2012 |
Kaushiki Dunusinghe | 2012 | 2012 |
Audra Fannon | 2011 | 2011 |
Ellie Caniglia | 2011 | 2011 |
Lise Chlebak | 2011 | 2011 |
Manal Zaher | 2010 | 2010 |
Sarah Khasawinah | 2009 | 2009 |
Amanda Hittson | 2009 | 2009 |
Milena Redzic | 2008 | 2008 |
Melanie Edwalds | 2008 | 2008 |
Kathryn Haymaker | 2007 | 2007 |
Anna Gordon | 2007 | 2007 |
Nicole Benfold | 2006 | 2006 |
Zoryanna Dopko | 2005 | 2005 |
Emi Arima | 2005 | 2005 |
The Anna Pell Wheeler Prize in Mathematics
The Anna Pell Wheeler Prize in Mathematics is awarded annually to an undergraduate on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. It was established in 1960 by an anonymous gift in honor of Anna Pell Wheeler, Professor of Mathematics from 1918 until her death in 1966.
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Yujie (Lydia) Li | 2015 | 2015 |
Zhuoman (Sophie) Zhao | 2014 | 2014 |
Qian Wu | 2013 | 2013 |
Yue (Yolanda) Shao | 2013 | 2013 |
Hao (Victoria) Jiang | 2013 | 2013 |
Jennifer Savage | 2012 | 2012 |
Catherine Owens | 2012 | 2012 |
Aidan Murphy | 2012 | 2012 |
Rebecca Rebhuhn-Glanz | 2011 | 2011 |
Emilie Naccarato | 2011 | 2011 |
Kersten Baer | 2011 | 2011 |
Amy Veprauskas | 2010 | 2010 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2009 | 2009 |
Jessica WebsterLove | 2008 | 2008 |
Aditi Vashist | 2008 | 2008 |
Emily McNabb | 2007 | 2007 |
Wen Gao | 2007 | 2007 |
Kirsten Kemp | 2006 | 2006 |
Cristina Nistor | 2005 | 2005 |
The Mary Louise Cookson Prize in Mathematics
The Mary Louise Cookson Prize in Mathematics was established in 2007. In honor of Mary Louise Cookson's extraordinary contributions to mathematics at Bryn Mawr College, a prize was established in her honor. Funds have been donated by Bryn Mawr alumnae, faculty, and staff. Each year a graduating mathematics major receives the Mary Louise Cookson Prize, in recognition of exceptional service that has contributed to the life of the department.
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Kelechi Njoku | 2015 | 2015 |
Madeleine Johnson | 2015 | 2015 |
Ivy Gluck | 2014 | 2014 |
Sowmya Srinivasan | 2013 | 2013 |
Tina Hu | 2012 | 2012 |
Sasha Bereznak | 2011 | 2011 |
Leah Raj | 2010 | 2010 |
Melania Macko | 2009 | 2009 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2009 | 2009 |
Emily Glick | 2008 | 2008 |
Dena Feldman | 2008 | 2008 |
Cara Petonic | 2007 | 2007 |
Scholarship Recipients
Listed here are math majors who won the following College awards from 2005 to 2015.
The Charles S. Hinchman Memorial Scholarship
The Charles S. Hinchman Memorial Scholarship was founded in the memory of the late Charles S. Hinchman of Philadelphia by a gift made by his family in 1921. It is awarded annually to a member of the junior class for work of special excellence in the major subject(s) and is held during the senior year.
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Madeleine Hanson-Colvin | Mathematics | 2015 | 2016 |
Orsola Capovilla-Searle | Mathematics and Physics | 2014 | 2015 |
Yuhou Xia | Mathematics | 2012 | 2013 |
Yue (Yolanda) Shao | Economics and Mathematics | 2012 | 2013 |
Kersten Baer | Mathematics | 2010 | 2011 |
Aditi Vashist | Mathematics and Physics | 2007 | 2008 |
Emily Hammer | Mathematics and Archeology | 2005 | 2006 |
The Elizabeth S. Shippen Scholarship in Foreign Language
The Elizabeth S. Shippen Scholarship in Foreign Language was founded in 1915 under the will of Elizabeth S. Shippen of Philadelphia. It is awarded to a junior whose major is French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish for excellence in the study of foreign languages.
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Dena Feldman | French and Mathematics | 2007 | 2008 |
The Elizabeth S. Shippen Scholarship in Science
The Elizabeth S. Shippen Scholarship in Science was founded in 1915 under the will of Elizabeth S. Shippen of Philadelphia and is awarded to a junior whose major is in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics for excellence in the study of sciences.
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Evan Schneider | Physics and Mathematics | 2009 | 2010 |
The Thomas Raeburn White Scholarships
The Thomas Raeburn White Scholarships were established by Amos and Dorothy Peaslee in honor of Thomas Raeburn White, Trustee of the College from 1907-1959. The Scholarship program provides funding for summer language instruction, usually abroad.
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Elizabeth Rock | 2013 | 2014 |
Commencement Prizes
Listed here are math major alumnae/i who have won the following commencement prizes.
The Bryn Mawr European Fellowship
The Bryn Mawr European Fellowship has been awarded each year since the first class graduated in 1889. It is given for merit to a member of the graduating class, to be applied toward the expense of one year's study at a university in the United States or abroad. The European Fellowship continues to be funded by a bequest from Elizabeth S. Shippen.
Student | Major | Year Awarded |
Aditi Vashist | Mathematics and Physics | 2008 |
Emily Hammer | Archaeology and Mathematics | 2006 |
The Gertrude Slaughter Fellowship
The Gertrude Slaughter Fellowship was established in 1964 by a bequest of Gertrude Taylor Slaughter, Class of 1893. The fellowship is awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in scholarship to be used for a year's study in the United States or abroad.
Student | Major | Year Awarded |
Yuhou Xia | Mathematics | 2013 |
Ellen Caniglia | Mathematics | 2011 |
Evan Schneider | Physics & Mathematics | 2010 |
Stacy Claxton | Mathematics & Spanish | 2005 |
Additional Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships
The Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Program for Mathematics Majors
The Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships were merit based and covered tuition, fees, room, and board for the junior and senior years for two math majors in the Class of 2009 and one math major in the Class of 2010. Moreover, there was one Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship to cover tuition, fees, room, and board for one semester of the senior year for a math major in the Class of 2011.
Selected scholars participated in a program of mentoring, leadership and outreach opportunities, and professional development activities. The scholars met with faculty to discuss numerous topics related to obtaining a Ph.D. and career options with advanced degrees. The Clare Boothe Luce scholars participated in activities such as developing a series of talks targeted to undergraduate math majors and mentoring other students by serving as a Peer Led Instructor for a calculus course.
Student | Years Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Lise Chlebak | 2010 | 2011 |
Amy Veprauskas | 2008-2010 | 2010 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2007-2009 | 2009 |
Sarah Khasawinah | 2007-2009 | 2009 |
The Gail Ann Schweiter Prize
The Gail Ann Schweiter Prize Fund was established in 1993 in memory of Gail Ann Schweiter ’79 by her family. The prize is to be awarded to a science or mathematics major in the junior or senior year who has shown excellence both in the major field and in musical performance.
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Qing Du | 2015 | 2015 |
Qing Du | 2014 | 2015 |
Qing Du | 2013 | 2015 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2009 | 2009 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2008 | 2009 |
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is the centerpiece of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s initiatives to increase diversity in the faculty ranks of institutions of higher learning. Established in 1988, the fellowship works to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction who will go on to transform the academy.
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Orsola Capovilla-Searle | Mathematics and Physics | 2013 | 2015 |
Sarah Khasawinah | Mathematics and English | 2009 | 2009 |
Rachel Vincent-Finley | Mathematics | 1997 | 1997 |
MIT Lincoln Labs Research Award in Mathematics
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Freda Li | Mathematics | 2014 | 2014 |
Katherine Engelman | Mathematics | 2014 | 2014 |
Pan Xie | Mathematics | 2013 | 2013 |
Alicia Lozano | Mathematics and Spanish | 2013 | 2013 |
Tong Wu | Mathematics | 2012 | 2012 |
Kathryn Link | Mathematics | 2012 | 2012 |
Rebecca Rebhuhn-Glanz | Mathematics | 2011 | 2011 |
Lise Chlebak | Mathematics | 2011 | 2011 |
MIT Lincoln Labs Research Award in Computer Science
Student | Major | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Yijun Zhou | Computer Science and Mathematics | 2014 | 2015 |
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Kerstin Baer | 2011 | 2011 |
Rebecca Rebhuhn-Glanz | 2011 | 2011 |
Evan Schneider | 2011 | 2010 |
Sarah Khasawinah | 2009 | 2009 |
National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Student | Recipient Grad. Year |
Jaclyn Lang | 2009 |
Churchill Scholarship
Student | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Jaclyn Lang | 2009 | 2009 |
Fulbright Fellowship
Alumnae | Year Awarded | Recipient Grad. Year |
Sara Davidson | 2013-2014 | 2011 |
Jaclyn Lang | 2016 | 2009 |
Department of Mathematics
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