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)
