We are delighted to honor five chemistry alumni by bestowing upon each of them a Department of Chemistry Distinguished Alumni Award. Their accomplishments and contributions are a testament to their talents and to the education and training they received at the University of Pittsburgh. The 2024 awardees are Rochelle Abrams (BS 1963, PhD 1967), Robert J. Bodnar (BS 1975), Amanda Gardner (PhD 2008), Maria G. Kurnikova (PhD 1998), and Corey Stephenson (PhD 2005).
The biennial Alumni Award Celebration is a cherished event that provides opportunities for our awardees to interact with the Department faculty, students, and staff. Through two days of roundtable discussions, department tours, and informal meetings, the awardees inspire graduate and undergraduate students by their accomplishments in many spheres. They are presented with the awards at a dinner with faculty and staff.
For current and past recipient profiles, please visit our archive list.