Awards & Distinctions

Amy Fan recognized for James W. Lyons Award for Service

This annual award recognizes and honors current students of the Stanford community for their exceptional service and contributions made through a variety of departments, teams, clubs, residences and community projects on and off-campus. Watch the recorded ceremony here.

Gita Chu Abhiraman awarded the Hertz Fellowship in Applied Science

The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation identifies the nation’s most promising innovators in science and technology, and empowers them to pursue solutions to the world’s toughest challenges. Launched in 1963, the Hertz Fellowship is the most exclusive fellowship program in the United States, fueling more than 1,200 leaders, disruptors, and creators who apply their remarkable talent where it's needed most—from improving human health to protecting the health of the planet. Hertz Fellows hold 3,000+ patents, have founded 200+ companies, and have received 200+ major national and international awards, including two Nobel Prizes, eight Breakthrough Prizes, the National Medal of Technology, the Fields Medal, and the Turing Award. Learn more at HertzFoundation.org.

Kameron Rodrigues awarded the DARE Doctoral Fellowship Program

The DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Doctoral Fellowship Program awards two-year fellowships to advanced doctoral students who want to investigate and prepare for academic careers and whose presence will help diversify the professoriate. View DARE details.

Kameron Rodrigues, 4th Year serves as Financial Officer for Scientists Speak Up

Scientists Speak Up's (SSU) mission is to train graduate students in how to address science misinformation and inspire action in an era where many are increasingly motivated to reject science. The group touches on many topics, including climate change, vaccine hesitancy, evolution education, and COVID-19 skepticism. And while the policy outlook for these issues has changed in the past year, that doesn’t mean it’s time to take a break! In fact, this is the most important time to clearly and effectively communicate these issues to those with the power to make a difference, from family members to elected officials. Learn more at ScientistsSpeakUp.org.

Josslyn Pena recognized for Student Award for Excellence in Service to Graduate Students 

This award recognizes students devoted to improving the quality of the Stanford graduate student experience. This service is invaluable to our programs, and this award will recognize truly outstanding service on behalf of Biosciences graduate students.

Candace Liu, 3rd Year serves as Co-President

Camilo Espinosa Bernal, 2nd Year serves as First Year Mentorship Chair and Immunology Home Program Representative

Josselyn Pena, 3rd Year is appointed 2019-2020 President of BioAIMS

BioAIMS, an inclusive organization that provides a welcoming home for all Biosciences students at Stanford. Get involved with BioAIMS.

Candace Liu, 2nd Year serves as Communications Officer

Frank Buquicchio, 2nd Year serves as Orientation and Recruitment Chair and Immunology Home Program Representative