Student Awards
There are several awards available in recognition of the outstanding academic, professional and service work that students do in Global Gender and Sexuality Studies. Awards are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
Undergraduate Awards
Outstanding Senior
This award has been established to recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship and leadership as seniors in the Global Gender Studies program.
Past recipients:
2022: Hannah Baker, Global Gender Studies/Sociology/Social Sciences Interdisciplinary BA
2021: Mosammet Asma, Global Gender Studies/Political Science BA
2020: Jeremy Pope, Global Gender Studies/English BA
Outstanding Research
This award has been established to recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship and research ability in the Global Gender Studies program.
Past recipients:
2020:
- Addison Laczkowski, “Remobilizing Transition: A Raving Theory of Trans Embodiment.”
- Tora Rodriguez, “An Emotional Analysis of the Reproductive Choices of Boriqua Women.”
Community Engagement and Activism
This award has been established to recognize students who have made an impact on the community through longstanding activism and service efforts
Past recipients:
2022: Kiaya Franklin, Global Gender Studies/Psychology BA
2021: Mykela Moore, Global Gender Studies BA
2020: Mosammet Asma, Global Gender Studies BA/Pol. Science BA
Graduate Awards
Syllabus Award
The Syllabus Award is given to a continuing graduate student for a syllabus designed and taught in the department. It is awarded based on pedagogical formalities and innovation, grounding in gender studies, and overall development in assignments supporting learning outcomes.
Previous recipients:
2022: Kaylee Kagiavas, GGS 101 Intro. to Gender & Women's Studies
Jessica Mason, GGS 228 Intro. to Feminist Theory
2021: Deanna Buley, GGS 379 Sex: Gender and Popular Culture
2020: Hilary Vandenbark, GGS 324 Controlling Reproduction