The School of Science honored all of the School of Science graduates (both undergrad and graduate students) with its 2024 Commencement Brunch on May 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. It was a great way to celebrate with everyone involved in helping our students succeed! A departmental award ceremony followed, including those from Earth and Environmental Sciences:

• Joseph L. Rosenholtz Prize (earth sciences):  Natalie Tolls
• Robert G. LaFleur Award (environmental sciences):  Alex Davies
• Peter A. Fox Award for Excellence in Astrobiology:  Ahlyia Leclerc and Alex Ryan