Undergraduate Awards

Robert J. Glushko Prize for Distinguished Undergraduate Cognitive Science Research

The Robjert J. Glushko Prize for Distinguished Undergraduate Cognitve Science Research is awarded to a graduating Cognitive Science major in recognition of outstanding research accomplishments. The prize is endowed thanks to a generous gift from the Robert Glushko & Pamela Samuelson Foundation. 

Past Recipients

  • Saloni Naik & Sukanya Sriram (2025)

  • Gundamaraju Bhavna (2024)

  • Ma Angela Edith Montiel & Alfredo Omelas (2023)

Social Sciences, Humanities, & Arts Outstanding Graduating Student Award

Honorees have made their mark with significant research activities, exemplary leadership and notable service to UC Merced and the community. Criteria includes: 

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher as of Fall semester of graduating year

  • Examples of significant research activities

  • Examples of leadership initiatives

  • Service to UC Merced and the community

  • Clear Judicial Affairs record

Past CIS Recipients

  • Kahilan Skiba (2025)

  • Eva Devanathan (2024)

  • Supratik Nandi (2023)

  • Hannah Morse (2022)

  • Beatrice Howell (2021)

  • Harmony Makhfi (2020)

  • Alison Crosby (2019)