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John S. Swenton Award for Outstanding Teaching

This award is designed to be an ongoing tribute to Dr. Swenton’s distinguished career of research, teaching and service.  It especially recognizes his dedication to teaching of undergraduate and graduate students and his service as a mentor for numerous students and faculty at OSU.  This includes advising 34 Ph.D. students, 17 master’s degree students, and nine bachelor's honor students.  The Ohio State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry gratefully acknowledges the financial support of students, colleagues and friends whose general contributions have made the John S. Swenton Award possible.

The John S. Swenton Award is given each semester to graduate students who are members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in recognition of outstanding teaching in the department.  

Winners:

Spring 2025
Jaclyn Rebstock, Baker Group
Katherine Gussenhoven, Bandara Group

Autumn 2024
Chenhao Dang, McGrier Group
Madison (Strait) Kjar, Hummon Group

Spring 2024
Ali (Anderson) Starr, Nardo Group
Samantha Chrin, Nardo Group

Autumn 2023
Cierra Foster, Woodward Group
Ryan Maguire, Hadad Group

Spring 2023
Joshua Queener, Zhang Group
Paige Bowling, Herbert Group

Autumn 2022
Alex Lovins, Hadad Group
Jaclyn Rebstock, Baker Group

Spring 2022
Joseph Holbrook, Hummon Group

Spring 2021
Chelsea Zoltowski, Schultz Group
Joe Fernandez, Hadad Group

Autumn 2021
Tianyu Liu, Woodward Group
Erica Moscarello, McGrier Group