The Chemistry Class of 2026 stands in line outside the Stata Center.

The Course 5 and Course 5-7 Class of 2026.

Photo by Rashmi Karki

Undergraduate Achievements Celebrated at Annual Recognition Banquet

by Danielle Doughty | Department of Chemistry |
Categories: Awards, Students

Held on May 13, 2026, the Undergraduate Recognition Banquet honored the accomplishments of the graduating Class of 2026 and other undergraduate students.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Undergraduate Recognition Banquet was held in the R&D Common Area of the Stata Center. Chemistry faculty, staff, and students gathered to celebrate the Course 5 and Course 5-7 graduating class of 2026, alongside other outstanding members of the undergraduate community.  

Over the course of the event, each graduating senior was recognized for their accomplishments by a member of the Chemistry faculty, and various undergraduate and senior awards were presented.

At the evening’s conclusion, the members of the Class of 2026 were among the first to receive this year’s departmental gift—a limited-edition Department of Chemistry wireless charger.
Congratulations to all award recipients, and to the Senior Class of 2026!

2026 Undergraduate Awards

Alpha Chi Sigma
Outstanding achievement in scholarship, research and service to the department
Titus Tsai

Research
For outstanding contributions in the area of research
Ethan Reich
Bailey Tischer
Irmuun (Tommy) Altankhuyag
Jason Schuler
Clarence Zheng

Service
For significant contributions in the area of service to the Department of Chemistry
Kevin Liu
Tobin Hendon
Julianna Lian

Frederick D. Greene Teaching Award
Outstanding contributions in the area of teaching
Julianna Lian

Academic Achievement Award
For outstanding scholarship
Alex Tang
Eric Bi
Katelyn Howard
Temujin Orkhon
Nina Petulla
Jason Schuler
Amy Wang
Clarence Zheng

Outstanding UROP Presentation Award
For outstanding undergraduate research and in recognition of the best presentation at the 2026 Chemistry UROP Symposium
Richard Deng

Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate of Undergraduate Excellence
For exceptional dedication, performance, and engagement in coursework and research.
Na Therdprasian
Isabella (Bella) Longale

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award
For excellence in Inorganic Chemistry
Titus Tsai

ACS Organic Chemistry Award
For excellence in Organic Chemistry
Julianna Lian

Outstanding Sophomore Achievement Award
For outstanding achievement in academics, research, and service to the Department of Chemistry
Conan Lin

First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award
Outstanding academic achievement in Chemistry
Rex Reventar
Adam Madni