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Undergraduate Awards

Glushko Prize for Undergraduate Research

The Glushko Prize for Undergraduate 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

  • 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

  • Eva Devanathan (2024)
  • Supratik Nandi (2023)
  • Hannah Morse (2022)
  • Beatrice Howell (2021)
  • Harmony Makhfi (2020)
  • Alison Crosby (2019)