The Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) ProQuest Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award – STEM Disciplines

Each year, the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) partners with ProQuest to recognize the innovation, creativity, and scholarly achievements of graduate students. WAGS member institutions may submit one nomination for each award category.

WAGS ProQuest Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award – STEM Disciplines
This award recognizes distinguished scholarly achievement at the master’s level in STEM disciplines, including biological sciences, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering.

Students must have successfully defended and submitted the final copy of their thesis or dissertation towards their master’s or doctoral degree within the period of July 1 of the preceding year and June 30 of the current year.

Evaluation Criteria

• Originality of the study
• Scope and significance of the study
• Contribution to the discipline and/or profession
• Overall quality of the summary and abstract of the thesis or dissertation

The nominee (student) must initiate the submission here. The nominator (e.g., graduate administrator, department head, supervisor(s), or graduate chair) must gather and submit all required documents.
1) Two nomination letters (not to exceed 1 page per letter). One letter from the department head or major professor and one letter from an additional faculty member. The letters should include information regarding the significance of the thesis and/or project, the contribution of the thesis and/or project to the degree-granting program/unit, and the impact on the knowledge base of the discipline.

Nominees are responsible for completing the Supplemental Questions listed at the bottom of this page and ensuring that their c.v. is up-to-date within their General Application. (Maximum 5 pages)