Awards
Mirbagheri-Yandl Award
The Mirbagheri-Yandl Award is presented to a graduating mathematics major whose achievement and enthusiasm for mathematics reflect the sprit of Ahmad Mirbagheri and Andre'Yandl, two beloved Seattle University faculty members. The award was established in 2001.
| 2012 |
Renee Russell and Everett Sullivan |
| 2011 |
Anja Tjaden |
| 2010 |
Natalie Sheils |
| 2009 |
Marc Parrish |
| 2008 |
Timothy Carstens and Leland Jefferis |
| 2007 |
Crystal Lee |
| 2006 |
Justin Terada |
| 2005 |
Jennifer Kling |
| 2004 |
Naomi Davis and Edgar Lobaton |
| 2003 |
Sinead Pollam |
| 2002 |
Jason Shoup |
| 2001 |
Michael Gunderson |
Janet E. Mills Award for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
Given to the graduating Mathematics major who has demonstrated inquisitiveness and intellectual independence in the pursuit of mathematical knowledge. Named to honor Dr. Mills who served as chair of the Mathematics department for 15 years and served Seattle University for 25 years. This award was established in 2006.
| 2012 |
Casey Johnson and Patrick Trainor |
| 2010 |
Hao Nguyen and Jason Foster |
| 2009 |
Ben Small
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| 2008 |
Edward Feeley |
| 2007 |
Thomas Shelly |
| 2006 |
Nathan Canney |
Wynne Alexander Guy Spirit of the Mathematics Department Award
Given in grateful acknowledgement of a graduating mathematics major whose extraordinary contribution to the department always went above and beyond what was expected. Named to honor beloved teacher Mrs. Guy, who performed extraordinary service to the Mathematics department and Seattle University for 30 years.This award was established in 2003.
| 2012 |
Aaron Klingensmith |
| 2008 |
Elizabeth Dick |
| 2003 |
Rachelle Fletcher |
John Ju Award
In 1990, the College of Science and Engineering established an award in memory of John S. Ju, who received his chemistry degree from Seattle University in 1987. The College of Science and Engineering awards the John Ju award to the graduating senior in science or mathematics "who exudes the same profound joy and wonder at new ideas and curiosity to pursue the unknown, exhibited by John S. Ju". The Mathematics Department has several past winners of this award, including the following:
| 2012 |
Everett Sullivan (double major with computer science) |
| 2008 |
Leland Jefferis (double major with physics) |
| 2004 |
Edgar J. Lobaton (double major with electrical engineering) |
| 2001 |
Michael Gunderson |
| 1999 |
Trisha Tateyama (double major with computer science) |
| 1997 |
Thomas E. Clark (double major with computer science) |
| 1995 |
Angie Long (double major with physics) |
| 1993 |
Lisa Ann Demeyer (double major with physics) |
| 1991 |
Miriam A. Myjak (double major with physics) |
President's Award
The President's Award is given as a symbol of outstanding achievement to the graduating senior who has maintained the highest scholarship throughout four years. Several mathematics majors have been honored by receiving this award.
| 1990 |
John Robert Toutonghi |
| 1981 |
Colleen Marie O'Meara |
| 1975 |
Leonard Mathews Hanssen |
| 1972 |
Joan Patricia Fread |
| 1968 |
Lawrence John Dickson |
| 1964 |
Alva Maria Wright |