Each year, the Honors in the Major Program provides funding for student thesis research, as well as recognizes excellence in student thesis writing and faculty mentor contribution.
Learn more about the Honors in the Major funding opportunities and awards.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE ACCORDION LINKS BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MOST RECENT HONORS IN THE MAJOR AWARD WINNERS.
Bess H. Ward Thesis Award Winners
Spring 2020 Winner
kaitlyn prezioso
Thesis Director: Dr. Panagiotis Koutakis, Department of Nutrition, Food & and Exercise Sciences
CHARLES KENNEDY
Thesis: Study of Potential Energy Harvesting Opportunity Utilizing Thermoelectric Effect (Completion Spring 2021)
Thesis Director: Dr. Omar Faruque, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Fall 2019 Winners
ANNIKA CIUL
Thesis: Safety Training in Film Education Programs
Thesis Director: Dr. Tony Ciarlariello, College of Motion Picture Arts
Phebe lemert
Thesis Director: Dr. Karen McGinnis, Department of Biological Science
tyson murray
Thesis Director: Dr. Qing-Xiang (Amy) Sang, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Kingsbury Best Undergraduate Writing Award Winners
Spring 2020 Winner
Jacob Dvorak
Thesis: Not a Tale of Alcinous: A Reading of the Myth of Er
Thesis Director: Svetla Slaveva-Griffin, Department of Classics
Honors Thesis Mentor Award Winners and Nominees
Spring 2020 Winner
Ned Stuckey-french
The English Department
This award recognizes and honors the late Dr. Stuckey-French’s distinguished work directing and advising undergraduate research through the Honors in the Major program.
Below are samples of what his student nominator, Angela Lertkiratikul, and his colleague, Dr. Andrew Epstein, wrote about the mentorship and dedication of Dr. Stuckey-French.:
“He made sure everything was always in the best interest of his students. His ability to teach and connect with students stems from his heart of gold, notable storytelling, and providing different mediums for students to create and communicate through.” - Angela Lertkiratikul
"I was always impressed by how he approached his students’ work with such genuine interest and curiosity, meeting them on their own terms, but also driving them to push further and think more deeply. Students were drawn to his deep knowledge and his passion for ideas, culture, history, politics, and, of course, literature. He also managed the difficult balancing act of being a very warm, encouraging, and supportive mentor while still maintaining the highest standards and expectations." - Dr. Andrew Epstein, The English Department
The FSU Honors Program is grateful for Dr. Stuckey’s contributions to student success in the Honors in the Major program.
OTHER DISTINGUISHED FACULTY NOMINEES
distinguished faculty nominee
Martin Bauer |
Tenley Bick |
Aimée Boutin |
Sandra Brooke |
Kristina Buhrman |
Dennis Cradit |
Katherine Dale |
Jim Fadool |
Samuel Grant |
Barbara Hamby |
Ron Honn |
Christian Hubicki |
Vincent Joos |
Michael Kaschak |
David Kirby |
Alfred Mele |
Patrick Merle |
Onsurang Norrbin |
Juan Ordonez |
Deana Rohlinger |
Qing-Xiang Amy Sang |
Mike Stukel |
Jillian Turanovic |
Peng Xiong |
department
Mathematics |
Art History |
Modern Languages & Linguistics |
Biological Science |
Religion |
Business Analytics, Information Systems & Supply Chain |
Communication |
Biological Science |
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering |
English |
Film |
Mechanical Engineering |
Modern Languages & Linguistics |
Psychology |
English |
Philosophy |
Communication |
Economics |
Mechanical Engineering |
Sociology |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science |
Criminology |
Physics |
OTHER PAST YEARS' AWARD WINNERS
- Megan Kay MacPherson, 2018
- Karl A Ericsson, 2017
- Lorilee A. Medders, 2017
- Sara Hart, 2016
- Brian Paul Chadwick, 2015
- Richard L. Hyson, 2015
- Jonathan Hancock Dennis, 2014
- Pamela K. Keel, 2014
- Wu Min Deng, 2013
- Jon K. Maner, 2013
- Walter Boot, 2012
- Ingo Ludwig M. Wiedenhoever, 2012
- Jesse R. Cougle, 2011
- Daniel Maier-Katkin, 2011
- David K. Kirby, 2010
- Irene Padavic, 2010
- Philip Steinberg, 2009
- Carla Wood Jackson, 2009
- Susanne Cappendijk-van Engelen, 2008
- Cathy W. Levenson, 2008