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The University of Arizona recently honored 27 exceptional faculty and mentors whose outstanding contributions have been recognized through 14 prestigious University-wide awards, including five College of Science faculty.

Meet Kelly Salb, spring 2025 outstanding senior from Ecology & Evolutionary Biology! From building custom test kits in the Worobey Lab to bird-watching between exams, Kelly’s journey in EEB has been full of curiosity, connection, and innovation.

Meet Mercedes Ortiz, outstanding senior from Computer Science! What began as a spontaneous spark of curiosity turned into a powerful journey in computer science. From sports analytics to research that supports veterans and students, Mercedes has shown how coding can be a tool for real-world impact.

Dr. Machatha holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, an M.A. in Chemistry, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry, all from the University of Arizona.

Meet Ika Lin, outstanding senior in CBC! Inspired by impactful mentors and driven by curiosity, Ika dove deep into biochemistry research and campus life. Next up: a Master’s in Public Health at Johns Hopkins, where she’ll work to improve healthcare systems from the ground up.

Meet Nikhil Garuda, our first outstanding senior for Spring 2025! From discovering a triply imaged supernova to mentoring peers, he’s made his mark in astronomy at the University of Arizona.

A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the University of Arizona warns that drastic changes in India’s summer monsoon may severely disrupt marine ecosystems in the Bay of Bengal, threatening a key source of food and livelihoods for millions.

The international collective of scientists has been honored for pushing the boundaries of particle physics to new heights.

These awards recognize some of the college's most exceptional faculty and staff and are one of the highest honors the college can bestow.