I just found out that I was a top scorer in a category on the Major Field Test for biology (our departmental exit exam). You can't imagine how surprising that is. Up against my entire department, I'm one of only four to receive that award. It's a small amount of money, but the fact that I received it is the real award. I've spent much of my academic career struggling with my classes, so to find out that in the end I was able to score better than so much of my graduating class is... extremely gratifying. :)

That said, work has slowed a bit on my end. I am taking a full class load, and I have 4 separate presentations going on this semester. I'll be lucky to be even half as ready as I should for FWA. Those waiting on commissions: they're coming, I promise! :)