Department of Biology Honors Sam Sturiale with Award

Named in honor of Dr. Artrice Valentine Bader, the pioneering scientist who made history as the very first student to earn a Ph.D. in biology at Georgetown University, this distinguished annual award recognizes a graduate student who exemplifies exceptional academic achievement.

Sam, a dedicated researcher in the department, has significantly advanced ecological and evolutionary research with her multiple publications. Her commitment to her field is further underscored by her previous achievement of a highly competitive $2,000 grant from The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, which has been instrumental in funding her ongoing dissertation research.