2023 Distinguished Science Alumni

Congratulations 2023 Distinguished Science Awardees!

Awards are given to alumni whose work and achievements have made a significant difference in our communities and lives. We are very proud to claim them as part of the Purdue Science family, and we thank them for the valuable contributions they continue to make to our college, the University, and our world.

In so many ways, our distinguished alumni embody the college's mission. Their work and accomplishments are "real world" proof that a Purdue degree in science can lead to professional success and also help to solve some of the enormous challenges facing modern society. They are inspirational role models for us all.

2023 honorees:

Actuarial Science

Early Career Award: Anji Li Zhao

Biological Sciences

Distinguished Alumni: Jessica Young

Chemistry

Distinguished Alumni: Harry Kloor, Karen Vogel Pinette

Computer Science

Distinguished Alumnus: Snehal Antani

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Distinguished Alumni: Martin Doyle

Mathematics

Distinguished Alumni: Luca Capogna, Charles Munsell III

Physics and Astronomy

Distinguished Alumni: Harry Kloor
Entrepreneur Award: Naresh Menon

Statistics

Distinguished Alumni: Ming-Hui Chen