SUNY Potsdam

The Philosophy Distinguished Leadership Award is given to senior(s) who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional dedication to philosophical pursuits and outstanding service to the SUNY Potsdam Department of Philosophy.

The Charlie Smith Calculus Prize is a cash award given to the Calculus II student(s) in the spring semester of the year who have the highest score on the common final.

SUNY Potsdam recently recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2021 Learning and Research Fair.

This Charlie Smith Calculus Prize is a cash award given to the SUNY Potsdam Calculus I student in the fall of the year that makes the highest score on the common final.

The Scholarship for Excellence in the Study of Advanced Mathematics is awarded annually to recipients who excel academically in mathematics and have demonstrated an interest in attending graduate school in mathematics post-graduation. Recipients must have sophomore or junior status at the time of selection and will receive the scholarship in their junior or senior year. This scholarship, established in 2016 by an anonymous donor, was created to encourage those students who show promise and interest in attending graduate school in mathematics.

The Pi Mu Epsilon Senior Award is given by the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society chapter at SUNY Potsdam to a graduating senior, in recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics and for the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics.

The Susan Dewitt Kaiser Award is given to the graduating mathematics major who has the highest academic average on record prior to the May graduation, who will also graduate with teacher certification, and who has also completed all academic years at SUNY Potsdam. The award was established in 1986 by the family and friends of the late Susan DeWitt Kaiser, mathematics teacher, Class of 1967.

Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society. Tau Rho is the SUNY Potsdam chapter, chartered more than 30 years ago.

The Vasily Cateforis Scholarship fund was established in 2004, and the first award was presented in the Fall of 2007. The award is given annually, by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, to non-graduating mathematics majors, who are fully admitted into the BA/MA program. Both merit and financial need are considered. The ultimate, long-term goal is to reach an endowment of $100,000 to provide multiple scholarships. The recipients of the Vasily Cateforis Award are chosen by the mathematics faculty.

The Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award is given to the non-graduating mathematics major who, by his or her achievement in mathematics, best personifies C. F. Stephens' vision of the mathematics student who is becoming all he or she is capable of being. The award is a check from the C. L. Smith Mathematics Scholarship Fund and SUNY Potsdam Foundation. In addition, the recipient is designated a Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar and his or her name is inscribed on a plaque displayed in Carson Hall. The recipients of the C. F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award are chosen by the mathematics faculty.

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics honored five students as its 2021 Mathematics Departmental Scholars. To achieve the honor, a student must earn a mathematics average of 3.50 or better, and a college GPA of 3.50 or better.

The Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

The Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

The Senior Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty each year. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Biology recently honored students with its annual awards and scholarships.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Biology recently recognized five students as Biology Departmental Scholars for the 2020-21 academic year.

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology recognized 34 First Year Scholars for their academic achievement during the 2020-21 year.

The Lambda Alpha Applied Anthropology Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2021 during a series of ceremonies to mark the College's 201st Commencement on Saturday, May 22.

The Lambda Alpha Minor Certificate is awarded by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

Established in 1968, the purpose of the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society is to both acknowledge and reward academic excellence. The name Lambda Alpha is composed of the initial letters of the Greek words Logos Anthropos, meaning the study of humankind. Lambda Alpha supports scholarship and research by acknowledging and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students engaged in the study of anthropology. Superior academic performance is recognized through membership in the society. Lambda Alpha rewards academic excellence through the annual awarding of student scholarships, research grants and student paper prizes.

Kappa Alpha Omicron serves as the honor society for the Interdisciplinary Environmental Association. To be eligible, students must have a minimum of sophomore standing, hold a 3.2 grade point average in the environmental studies major or minor, and a 3.0 overall GPA. Inductees must also have completed at least 12 credit hours of environmental studies classes, two of which should be at the 200 level or higher.

The Cheryl McMartin Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

The Donald Armagost Award is presented annually by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Anthropology.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Anthropology recently recognized two students as Archaeological Studies Departmental Scholars for the 2020-21 academic year.

The Birgit Weaver Award is generally awarded to seniors to recognize excellence in the museum studies minor.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Anthropology recently recognized three students as Departmental Scholars.

The I. Thomas Stone Award is presented to the anthropology major who has produced the most professional example of anthropological original research and/or writing.

This award honors the late Scott Powell, an archaeological studies major, and has been made possible through the generosity of his family, the SUNY Potsdam Anthropology Club, the SUNY Potsdam Government Association, the Anthropology and History departments, and many individual donors. The award provides a scholarship for participation in an archaeology field school. Students are chosen through an application process.

This award, made possible through the generosity of John and Susan Omohundro, in commemoration of his parents, honors an anthropology major. Students are chosen through an application process on the basis of academic merit and financial need, with preference given to rising juniors.