Dr. Sarah A. McIntire (1941–2016) was a distinguished microbiologist and Professor Emerita at Texas Woman’s University, where she chaired the Biology Department from 2003 until her retirement. Renowned for her research on Helicobacter pylori and her mentorship of over 150 students, she was a passionate advocate for women in science. In 2016, she received the Texas Branch ASM Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to microbiology.
The Sara A. McIntire Award recognizes outstanding Oral Presentation of Undergraduate Student research.
2024
Yanhan Deng, Rice University, Mentor: Natasha Kirienko
2023
Jordyn Waters, University of Texas at Arlington, Mentor: Woo-Suk Chang
2022
Aeron Pennington, Tarleton State University, Mentor: Dustin Edwards
2021
Tony Jha, University of California Berkeley/Sam Houston State University, Mentor: Madhu Choudhary
2016
1st – Luke Pickerill, University of Texas at Austin, Mentor: Gerald Palmer
1st – Brittany Stewart, Tarleton State University, Mentor: Dustin Edwards