Distinguished Alumni Recipients
This recognition honors alumni who have made significant contributions to Georgia Tech, the College of Sciences, and their School through professional achievements and dedicated service
Jack McCallum, M.D., Ph.D.
B.S. Applied Biology 1966
School of Biological Sciences
Kelly Sepcic Pfeil, Ph.D.
M.S. Chemistry 1992, Ph.D. Chemistry 2003
School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Rutt Bridges
B.S. Physics 1973, M.S. Geophysical Sciences 1975
School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Frank Cullen, Ph.D.
B.S. Math 1973, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering 1976, Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering 1984
School of Mathematics
Gilbert ‘Gil’ Frank Amelio, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Physics 1968
School of Physics
Margaret Beier, Ph.D.
M.S. Psychology 1999, Ph.D. Psychology 2004
School of Psychology
The Distinguished Young Scientist Excellence Award
This recognition honors one College of Sciences graduate under the age of 40 who has demonstrated early-career success and a strong commitment to the Institute and the College through engagement and service.
Kristel Topping, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Physiology, 2021
College of Sciences Impact Award
This recognition honors one graduate whose enduring contributions have left a lasting legacy within the College of Sciences. Through visionary leadership, meaningful engagement, and strategic support, this individual has enriched the College of Sciences community and helped shape its future for generations to come.
John Sutherland, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Physics 1967
M.S. Physics 1964
B.S. Physics 1962
