The Biology Department invites nominations for the Charles B. Allen Memorial Prize, the Elbert C. Cole '15 Memorial Fund Prize, and the Janet C. Curry '49 Science Honors Award. Description and eligibility for each are given below. Students are permitted to nominate themselves. Applications are available on the Biology Department Bulletin Board, and must be returned to Joanna Shipley, Biology Department Coordinator by the deadline specified.
1. Charles B. Allen Memorial Prize
In memory of "Corky" Allen '62. Awarded to the senior who has excelled in the fields of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, and who by participation in athletics and other student activities has contributed to the spirit of Middlebury College.
Eligibility: Nominees must be seniors, majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, or a field in which these disciplines play a central role, and who have excelled in one or more sports at Middlebury College.
2. Elbert C. Cole 15 Memorial Fund Prize
Awarded to a junior or senior major who has shown an outstanding performance in biology courses, preferably a student who plans a career in biology or a biologically-related field. Established by Dr. Cole's family and friends to honor a gifted teacher, Professor of Biology at Williams College for 32 years, and Trustee of Middlebury College for 30 years.
Eligibility: Nominees must be juniors or seniors, majoring in biology or a field in which biology plays a central role, and who plans a career in biology or a biologically-related field, including biology teaching.
3. Janet C. Curry '49 Award in Biological Sciences
Established in 1977 by Janet C. Curry '49. Annual income to be used for awards to senior women working for honors in the sciences with first preference to senior women seeking honors in the biological science.
Eligibility: Nominees must be senior women who are working toward honors in a science discipline.