Science Entrepreneurship Awards
To honor local scientists who are striving for excellence, Purchase College partners with the Westchester County Association to recognize a scientist who has made a significant contribution to science innovation in the region. The Purchase College Science Entrepreneurship Award is presented at the Westchester County Association’s annual Health Tech Conference.
Criteria for the award include:
- Scientific excellence
- Business and science integration
- Vision and innovation
- Social responsibility
- Positive role model for future generations
Award Winners Include:
2017: Dr. Judith Dunn, Roche Innovation Center
2016: Jack Dangermond, ESRI
2015: Dr. Frances Ross, IBM’s Watson Center
2014: John Eldridge, Profectus
2012: Judith Spitz, Verizon
2011: Dr. David Valenzuela and Dr. Andrew Murphy, Regeneron
2010: Dr. Andrew Blight, Acorda Therapeutics
In addition, every year a student is chosen as the recipient of the Student Science Entrepreneurship Award. The student is judged as having the potential to make a scientific contribution to the business world. The award is presented at the Westchester County Association’s annual Health Tech Conference.
Student Award Winners Include:
2016: Max Paulkner, Class of 2016 (Biology and Chemistry)
2015: Anna Palmer, Class of 2015 (Environmental Studies)
2014: Michael Kuepfert, Class of 2015 (Biochemistry)
Details about this year’s winners will be posted soon.