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Past Award Recipients

Randall Research Scholars Internal Awards

The Randall Research Scholars Program recognizes its outstanding students with these awards annually at the Honors Celebration at the end of the spring semester.


Catherine J. Randall Student Excellence Award

The senior student in the Randall Research Scholars Program with exemplary character and outstanding achievement in academics and service.

YearAward Recipient
2024Skylar Elliott
2023Abby Foes
2022Jackson Foster
2021Marie Neubrander
2020Sara Ferguson
2019Emily Pabst
2018Alison Farrar
2017Taylor Petersen
2016Maxton Thoman
2015Michael Raddatz
2014Zackery Morris
2013Hisham Ali
2012Jessica Duke
2011Connor Johnson
2010Daniel Marbury


Charles L. Seebeck Award

In honor of Dr. Seebeck, founder of the Computer-Based Honors Program, to recognize the outstanding student in the Randall Research Scholars Program

YearAward Recipient
2024Abby Morthland
2023Amy Cox
2022John Pace
2021Emma Scott
2020Ethan Mines
2019Joline Hartheimer
2018Clayton Wagenhals
2017Michael Dunn
2016Leigh Terry
2015Samuel Andersen
2014Joshua Moon
2013Lauren Huffman
2012Dan Preston
2011Richard Cockrum
2010Connor Johnson


Dr. Charles L. Seebeck Endowed Scholarship

Presented to an outstanding rising junior or senior in the Randall Research Scholars Program who has exhibited exemplary performance in academics and in service to the program, University, and local community.

YearAward Recipient
2024Chandni Bhat
2023Abby Morthland
2022Mary Stahlman
2021John Pace
2020Brandon Lucas
2019Dawson Tan
2018Lauren Donaldson, Houston Wingo
2017James Parkes
2016Melissa Matthews
2015Shuwen Yue
2014Michael Raddatz
2013Adam Beg
2012Hisham Ali
2011Mitchell Hughes
2010Daniel Gerber


Henry Pettus Randall, Jr. Scholarship

Presented to an outstanding student in the Randall Research Scholars Program who has conducted exemplary research.

YearAward Recipient
2024Riley Nold
2023Skylar Elliott
2022Abigail Foes
2021Isabella Gladden
2020Elizabeth Batts, Jackson Foster
2019Sarah Burnash
2018Donna Xia
2017Alison Farrar
2016Justin Mcgrath
2015Samantha Tilson
2014Meredith Rickard
2013Ryan Jones
2012Jonathan Belanich
2011Pierce Robinson
2010Richard Cockrum


Jerry C. Pruett Memorial Scholarship

Presented in memory of Jerry Pruett, an inaugural member of the Computer-Based Honors Program, to the outstanding walk-on student in the freshman class.

YearAward Recipient
2024Alexander Guirgues
2023Hunter Enders
2022Abbey Wiggins
2021Gideon Lombardo
2020John Yordy
2019Caroline Austin
2018Ward Pullen
2017Tomas Gruchala
2016Nathan Holt
2015William Freeman
2014Andrew Raddatz
2013Kindle Williams
2012Meghan Wilgus
2011Adam Beg
2010Henk Both


Kenneth J. Tobola Award

Presented to recognize the outstanding project in the Randall Research Scholars Program.

YearAward Recipient
2024Cole Christie
2023Jules Bates
2022Ian Brown
2021Max Hawkins
2020Marie Neubrander
2019Emma Culbertson, Grace Trulove
2018Ilham Ali
2017Andrew Raddatz
2016Thomas Ludwig, Sarah McFann
2015Yuliya Birman, Grace Silverstein
2014Nicholas Johnson, Samantha Tilson, Lynda Truong
2013Lindsey Cobb, Jonathan Belanich
2012Kaylan Gee
2011Laura Mould, Kyle Scott
2010Kalen Berry


Randall Research Scholars Outstanding Senior

YearAward Recipient
2024Timothy Alexander, Lewis Fischer, Fallon Haley, Kittson Hamill, Malena Long, Sahuj Mehta, Jesse Mullins
2023Jarod Beights, Grace Bollinger, Nathan Humphrey, Nicholas Muscolino, Olivia Ricche, Catherine Stodola
2022Jace Aldrich, Mackenzi Barrett, Rowan Batts, Chloe Flack, Lilla Gladden, Sabrina Jung, Candice Keogh, Nathan Silvey, Anna Stevenson
2021Connor Best, Caroline Brysacz, Kelsey Johnson, Hillary Melton, Jonathan Platt, Hannah Slater, Katie Tindol
2020Sarah Burnash, Abby Gorbett, Ben Jones, Will Raney, Hannah Richards, Dawson Tan
2019Adam Benabbou, Matthew Cooper, Nadia DelMedico, Morgan Ross, Neil Shimer, Jessica Thompson, Mindy Wagenmaker
2018Cassidy Elliot, Melissa Mathews, Samuel Ostrow, Reid Ruggles, Stephen Waldrep
2017Paaras Agrawal, Laura Canaday, Jordan Fuhrman, Mario Maggio
2016Katherine O'Conner, Grace Silverstein, Logan Tarbox, Kindle Williams
2015Nicholas Johnson, Elizabeth Roberts, Lynda Truong, Leighton Wilson
2014Adam Beg, Lindsey Cobb, Morgan Whitaker, Jonathan Belanich, Margaret Johnson
2013Austin Collins, Grace Hoover, Charles Phillips, Chelsea Raulerson
2012Erica Schwalm, Michael Robson
2011Daniel Gerber, D.J. Outlaw, Katie Romelfanger, Emily Wayman
2010Isaiah Clemons, Dana Lewis


Randall Research Scholars Outstanding Junior

YearAward Recipient
2024Sydney Aldrich, Aurora Baker, Lauren Binkley, Wes Bryant, Fiona Gill, William Holland, Sadie Jarrell, Lukas Kiesewetter, Haley McAtee, Kylie Overton, Lena Seyfarth, Christian Stephens
2023Timothy Alexander, Architha Bommena, Fallon Haley, Jesse Mullins, Daphne Rivera, Sarah Scott
2022Jarod Beights, Grace Bollinger, Claire Brewer, Nathan Burns, Ethan Hurst, Nathan Humphrey, Sara Sanders, David Strickland
2021Zoe Baker, Mackenzi Barrett, Chloe Flack, Jackson Foster, Nick Hayes, Candice Keogh, Chris McCarthy, Nathan Silvey, Anna Stevenson
2020Laura Carrasquilla, Grant Gabrielson, Kelsey Johnson, Hillary Melton, Emma Scott, Greg Shank
2019Andrew Cooper, Abby Gorbett, Josh Hunt, Allie McCarthy, Will Raney, Gracie Smith
2018Hayden Martz, Jakeias McGee, Logan Norris, Morgan Ross, Neil Shimer, Jessica Thompson, Minda Wagenmaker
2017Grace Beasley, Emma Clements, Cassidy Elliott, Kanitta Kulprathipanja, Britton Reynolds, Clayton Wagenhals
2016Paaras Agrawal, Laura Canaday, Preston Hinkel, Shaun Hogan, Rachael Kress, Taylor Peterson, Andrew Raddatz
2015Thomas Ludwig, Sarah McFann, Leigh Terry, Kindle Williams
2014Brian Goodell, Emily Liang, Jonathon Romero, Leighton Wilson
2013Zackery Morris, Margaret Johnson
2012Bryan Herren, Lauren Huffman
2011Jessica Duke, Matthew Kelley
2010Katie Romelfanger, Jon Lauer


Randall Research Scholars Outstanding Sophomore

YearAward Recipient
2024Aparna Bhooshanan, Kinion Fowler, Raeed Kabir, Gabrielle Kowkabany, Nolan McKibben, Molly Sullivan, Blake Yuenger
2023Sydney Aldrich, Matt Flondro, Ella Foes, Lukas Kiesewetter, Riley Nold, Lena Seyfarth, Christian Stephens, Thomas York
2022Timothy Alexander, Architha Bommena, Amy Cox, Garrett Davis, Skylar Elliott, Fallon Haley, Gideon Lombardo, Malena Long, Sahuj Mehta, Abilene Morthland, Sarah Scott
2021Jarod Beights, Grace Bollinger, Abby Foes, Allain Rapadas, Sara Sanders, Mary Stahlman, Catherine Stodola, Savannah Walker
2020Caroline Austin, Zoe Baker, Chloe Flack, John Pace, Cody Rivera, Nathan Silvey
2019Kelsey Johnson, Hillary Melton, Sean Sawaya, Greg Shank, Katie Tindol
2018Allison McCarthy, Ethan Mines, Wilson Raney, Gracie Smith, Cole Wagenhals, Julia Zimmerman
2017Joline Hartheimer, Hayden Martz, Emily Pabst, Neil Shimer, Houston Wingo, Donna Xia
2016Cassidy Elliott, Alison Farrar, Kanitta Kulprathipanja, James Parkes, Reid Ruggles, Clayton Wagenhals
2015Laura Canaday, Haley Loftis
2014Matthew Grybas, John Hunt, Leigh Terry, Shuwen Yue
2013Yuliya Birman, Emily Liang, Jonathon Romero, Leighton Wilson
2012Adam Beg, Brent LaForte
2011Hisham Ali, Bryan Herren
2010Jessica Duke, Mathew Kelley


Darren Evans-Young Outstanding Freshman Award

YearAward Recipient
2024Joslyn Bullington, Emily Centamore, Mary Couture, Kaitlin Deans, Ethan DeLuca, Arman Dolatabadi, Lauren Giesler, Owen Lubic, Lawson McVay, Truman Porter, Cole Seely
2023Aidan Gesch, Katie Graebner, Logan Kelley, Connor Mchenry, Helene Renninger, Joseph Semler, Liam Smith
2022Aurora Baker, Chandni Bhat, Nilay Choudhury, Cole Christie, Riley Nold, Abigail Yarbrough, Michael Zengel
2021Wes Campbell, Skylar Elliot, Brodie Frew, Brendan Granger, Michael Guthrie, Daphne Rivera
2020Grace Bollinger, Madison Boudreaux, Adam Lalance, Olivia Ricche, Catherine Stodola, David Strickland, Joshua Wong
2019Emily Baschab, Chloe Flack, Jackson Foster, Lilla Gladden, Candice Keogh, Russell Weas
2018Taylor Canfield, Asaf Katzir, Myles McLeroy, Emma Scott, Blake Wright
2017Wyatt Harrison, Ethan Mines, Dawson Tan, Grace Trulove
2016Riecher Denmark, Zoe Guckien, Thomas Slusser, Mindy Wagenmaker
2015Evan Eichstaedt, Casssidy Elliott, Alison Farrar, Reid Ruggles, Stephen Waldrep
2014Jason Britchkow, John Deeble, Malcolm Foley, Justin Magrath
2013Sarah McFann, Grace Silverstein, Samantha Tilson
2012Brian Goodell, David Roveda
2011Zackery Morris, Ben Sigmon
2010A.J Collins, Grace Hoover


RRS Leadership Award

This award is presented to the students that have emerged as leaders within the Randall Research Scholars Program through service, mentorship, research and academics.

YearAward Recipient
2024Garrett Davis, Kyle Scott
2023Mary Stahlman
2022Caroline Austin
2021Emily Baschab, Luke Rakers
2020Allie McCarthy
2019Lauren Donaldson, Garrett Tobin
2018Grace Beasley, James Parkes
2017Russell Hancock, Rachel Ostrow
2016Samantha Tilson, Alexander Jenkins
2015Paula Adams, Jonathan Romero
2014Paula Adams, James Kock, Brent LaForte, Benjamin Sigmon


Bayham Family Endowed Scholarship

Presented to an outstanding rising sophomore, junior, or senior in the Randall Research Scholars Program who has demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership skills, and personal integrity.

YearAward Recipient
2024Joe Clark
2023Garrett Davis
2022Jesse Mullins
2021Sabrina Jung
2020Mackenzi Barrett
2019Myles McLeroy
2018Emily Pabst
2017Reid Ruggles
2016Michael Dunn


Henry Copeland Scholarship

Presented in honor of Dr. Henry Copeland, the inaugural CBH instructor, to a RRSP student that displays intellectual brilliance and an exceptional aptitude for the uses of technology.

YearAward Recipient
2024Michael Zengel
2023Sahuj Mehta
2022Nicholas Muscolino
2021Jace Aldrich
2020Jonathan Platt
2019Ben Jones


Dr. Shane Sharpe Integrity Award

Presented to recognize the student who has demonstrated the characteristics of honesty, responsibility, grace, respect, accountability, hard work, and patience.

YearAward Recipient
2024Ian Brown
2023Gideon Lombardo


Outstanding Research Presentations

YearAward Recipient
2024Griffin Beasley, Caleb Buell, Isabella Concannon, Lindsey Flondro, Matt Flondro, Chloe Kaplan, Cate Martin, Ava mcKallip, Gabriella Motley, Carter Pate, Liam Smith, Abigail Yarbrough, Madeline Yob
2023Brooke Bailey, Ian Brown, Chandni Bhat, Caleb Buell, Nilay Roy Choudhury, Cole Christie, Isabella Concannon, Brodie Frew, Kittson Hamill, Carter Pate, Cody Taylor, Abi Yarbrough, Michael Zengel


RRS Spirit Award

YearAward Recipient
2024David Anderson, Architha Bommena, Nicholas Kaple, Daphne Rivera, Joe Semler, Liam Tucker
2023Joe Clark, Sammy Geraci, Eleanor Israel, Nicholas Kaple, Gabrielle Kowkabany, Malena Long, Nolan McKibben, Andrew Narvaez, Molly Sullivan, Liam Tucker


Jane Batson Meritorious Service Award

YearAward Recipient
2024Sammy Geraci, Gideon Lombardo, Sarah Scott


Most Dedicated Teammate

YearAward Recipient
2024Sydney Aldrich, Cody Taylor, Thomas York


RRS Project Director of the Year

YearAward Recipient
2024Dr. Gregory Bott, Dr. Nickolas Freeman


Most Valuable Presenter (MVP)

YearAward Recipient
2024Nilay Roy Choudhury


Darren Evans-Young Most Improved Freshman Award

YearAward Recipient
2024Ava Brashear


Most Impactful Project

YearAward Recipient
2024Project: Sex Trafficking Analytics for Network Detection and Disruption
Members: Ellie Burton, Ella Foes, Bailey Liddle, Truman Porter, Helene Renninger


Edward C. & Jayne M. Johnson Endowed Scholarship

Presented to an incoming freshman in honor of the parents of Dr. Catherine Randall to promote the education of full-time students in the Randall Research Scholars Program.

YearAward Recipient
2023[List]
2022Holland Henderson-Boyer
2021Lauren Binkley
2020Malena Long
2019Madison Boudreaux
2018Mackenzi Barrett
2017Ariana Evans-Young
2016Aiyana Saferite
2015Jakeias McGee
2014Alison Farrar
2013Hannah Waggoner
2012Michael Ikegami
2011Andrew Parks
2010Marc Torrence
2009Nikolai Kochurov


RRS Oustanding Service Award

This award is presented to the students that have gone above and beyond what is expected within the Randall Research Scholars Program through passionate service and leadership.

YearAward Recipient
2023Aurora Baker, Megan Butterworth, Allain Rapadas, Abbey Wiggins
2022Luke Rakers


RRS Rising Star Award

This award is presented to the RRS Freshman that shows strong potential for future academic and research success.

YearAward Recipient
2023Raeed Kabir


H. H. Chapman Award

Presented to recognize the outstanding student computer user in the Randall Research Scholars Program.

YearAward Recipient
2022Cody Rivera
2021Russell Weas
2020Jace Aldrich
2019Ethan Mines
2018Adam Benabbou, Matthew Loft
2017Valerie Levine
2016Brock Cabot
2015Michael Ikegami
2014Grace Silverstein
2013Brent LaForte
2012Kyle Redding
2011Taylor Hall
2010Andrew Price


Jane Nix Outstanding Service Award

YearAward Recipient
2019Bailey Creighton, Sara Ferguson, Jakeias McGee, Kayla Meeks
2018Bradley Beasley, Joshua Hunt, Ben Jones, Cole Wagenhals
2017Jakeias McGee, Matthew Loft
2016Grace Beasley, Matthew Loft
2014Yuliya Birman, Clay Burrows, Brock Cabot, Michael Ikegami, Ryan Jones
2012Lindsay Blowers, Ryan Jones, Lindsay Lindsey, Theresa Mince, Annie Ostrow, Roger Rozanski, Ben Sigmon, Matthew Sims
2011Lindsay Blowers, Cameron Bolt, Ryan Jones, Brent LaForte, Lindsay Lindsey, Kayla Lisenby, Theresa Mince, Annie Ostrow, Dan Preston, Raulie Raulerson, Kyle Redding, Roger Rozanski, Mattew Sims, Callie Smith, James Yerby
2010Amber Eaves, Kayla Evans, Theresa Mince, Annie Ostrow, Dan Preston, Roger Rozanski, Lindsay Scholes


Duke-Preston Excellence in STEM Award

YearAward Recipient
2017Shaun Hogan
2015David Roveda


Randall Research Scholars Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award

YearAward Recipient
2014Sarah McFann
2013Connor McCarty
2012Ashley Allman
2011Rebecca Ansorge, Grant Cochran, Kaylan Gee, Jack Heflin, Emily Jones, Michael Robson, A.J. Collins, Ryan Flamerich, Grace Hoover, Connor McCarty, Steven Walker
2010Daniel Bush, Grant Cochran, Kaylan Gee, Mitchell Hughes, Emily Jones, Laura Mould, DJ Outlaw


Outstanding Student Athlete

YearAward Recipient
2010Nathan Corder, Kyle Weeks