School of Science and Engineering: General Information
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R. A. Steinmayer Award was established in 1957 by the Tulane geological
alumni in honor of R. A. Steinmayer, emeritus professor of geology, for the
outstanding graduating student in Earth and Environmental Science.
Tri Beta/Erik G. Ellgaard Memorial Award for the outstanding thesis in Cell
and Molecular Biology.
Omega Chi Epsilon Award
This award, presented by the chemical engineering honor society, is given to the
member of the student chapter who best exemplifies the ideals of Omega Chi
Epsilon.
James Marshall Robert Leadership Award
Established in 1957 by the Society of Tulane Engineers and named in honor of
Dean Emeritus Robert. Additional gifts from alumni and friends after Dean
Robert's death in 1964 have made possible the award of a medal and cash to a
senior in engineering in recognition of scholarship, collegiate activities, and
leadership.
Stuart S. Bamforth Prize for Excellence in Environmental Studies.
Leon H. Scherck Memorial Award
The oldest award presented by the School of Engineering was established in 1922
by the late Mrs. Albert H. Scherck of New Orleans in memory of her brother,
Leon H. Scherck, class of 1894, for excellence in engineering. Awarded to a
member of the senior class in an engineering program.
Francis M. Taylor Award
Established in 1971 by chemical engineering alumni to honor Professor Emeritus
Taylor. Awarded to a senior in chemical engineering for outstanding citizenship,
professional attitudes, and accomplishments.
Harold E. Vokes Award was established in 1992 by the faculty of the
Department of Geology in honor of Harold E. Vokes, professor emeritus of
geology, for the outstanding graduating senior in Earth and Environmental
Studies.
Daniel H. Vliet Award
Established in 1989 to honor Dr. Daniel H. Vliet who served on the faculty of
Electrical Engineering for 37 years, including four years as head of the
department, before his retirement in 1986. The award goes to a sophomore in an
engineering program who has demonstrated superior performance in freshman
physics.