Award is based on academic performance. Selection is made by Departmental Awards Committee. This scholarship has been established by Bernice Black Durand, a Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin who received her B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Iowa State University. Candidates are nominated by advisor. Selection is made by Departmental Awards Committee.
Scholarship is in form of hourly wages.
The Sam Legvold Award was set up in the memory of a former faculty member, Dr. Sam Legvold. It is presented each year to a junior physics major to recognize outstanding academic performance and to provide funds for the senior year. Award is based on academic performance. Selection made by Department Award Committee from list of physics juniors. Applicants should demonstrate consistently good scholarship, with a GPA of 3.0 or better.