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.
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