The Department of Philosophy celebrated outstanding undergraduate students from Philosophy and Bioethics at our 2024 Awards Ceremony, held Friday, April 26. The following students were recognized for their achievements:

PHILOSOPHY AWARDS

Outstanding Senior in Philosophy
Courtney Lewis

Outstanding Junior in Philosophy
Josephine Broun

Philosophy Department Essay Competition
1st place: Kris Enrile ("Understanding Uitilitarianism: Trimodal Utilitarianism and Human-Agent Consideration")
2nd place: Emily Mordeson ("Buying Freedom: The Injustices of Cash Bail")

MAP/SPLW Essay Competition
1st place: Lia Thibault ("Fanon's Philosophy of Violence as a Means of Resistance Against Violent Colonial Oppression")
2nd place: River Preston-Gage ("Reimagining Migration: Post-Compassion and Beyond Human Rights")
3rd place: Marcus Piattoni ("Too Young to Die")

BIOETHICS AWARDS

John F. Grant Award in Health Equity
Eric Delgado
Ellyse Grunsten
Maddie Warrick

John F. Grant Research Awards
Aman Kothadia
Marcus Piattoni

Outstanding Senior Award in Bioethics
Marcus Piattoni
Grace Shallal

Award of Distinction in Bioethics
Katie Jabaay
Joseph Tocco

John F. Grant Essay Competition
1st place: Marcus Piattoni ("The Importance of Genuine Memories")
2nd place: Morgan Ashauer ("Should Anorexia Nervosa Be Considered Terminal")

Bioethics Bowl Team Recognition

Team Members: Caroline Schwinn (captain), Genesis Oviedo, Marcus Piattoni, Eric Delgado, Shaan Rehman, V. Viswanathan, Cerena Sedano

Ethics Bowl Team Recognition

Team Members: Caroline Schwinn (captain), Genesis Oviedo, Ethan Pacis, Nadia Shaher, Mo Bhasin, Eric Delgado, Marcus Piattoni

 

April 30, 2024