Past Distinguished Science Alumni Awards

Awards are given to alumni whose work and achievements have made a significant difference in our communities and lives. We are very proud to claim them as part of the Purdue Science family, and we thank them for the valuable contributions they continue to make to our college, the University, and our world.

In so many ways, our distinguished alumni embody the college's mission. Their work and accomplishments are "real world" proof that a Purdue degree in science can lead to professional success and also help to solve some of the enormous challenges facing modern society. They are inspirational role models for us all.

2025 Honorees

 

2025 honorees:

Actuarial Science

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Michael Roscoe

Biological Sciences

  • Distinguished Alumna: Dr. Sonia Nasr

Chemistry

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Richard Wien

Computer Science

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Distinguished Professor Michael Goodrich

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

  • Distinguished Alumna: Dr. Amalia Olivera Riley

Mathematics

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Professor Tamás Darvas
  • Philanthropy Award: Mary Jane Elmore

Physics and Astronomy

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. Indrajit Lahiri

Statistics

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Professor Peter Mueller

Check out photos from the event here

 

Congratulations to the 2024 College of Science Alumni Award winners
Congratulations to the 2024 College of Science Alumni Award Winners

 

2024 Distinguished Science Alumni Awards by Purdue College of Science 

 

2024 honorees:

Actuarial Science

  • Distinguished Alumni: Professor Ryan J. Morris

Biological Sciences

  • Distinguished Alumni: Professor Douglas N. Robinson
  • Entrepreneur Award: Dr. Lake N. Paul

Chemistry

  • Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Leah Riter

Computer Science

  • Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. Kostas Pantazopoulos
  • Early Career Scientist: Dr. Amber Johnson Avery

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

  • Distinguished Alumni: John McGinnis

Mathematics

  • Distinguished Alumni: Professor Nathanial Brown

Physics and Astronomy

  • Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Penny Warren

Statistics

  • Distinguished Alumni: Professor Bhramar Mukherjee

Previous Distinguished Science Award Recipients