Graduating Student Awards

The following College of Engineering and Applied Science awards are presented to graduating students.

Some may be awarded annually, others semi-annually, and not all awards are given every year. Students may be nominated by faculty, staff or students.

Deadline: Monday, October 19, 5 p.m. MT

Outstanding Undergraduate of the College

Spring 2026

Arianna McCarty, Chemical & Biological Engineering

This overall award recognizes one undergraduate student who has maximized their educational experience in a holistic way, with accomplishment across several of the individual thematic award areas.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's academic engagement
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's community engagement and impact
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's global engagement
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's contributions to the culture within the college
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's perseverance and resilience
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's research
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement

Fall '25: Ethan Coleman, BS in Chemical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Spring '25: Hermann Facundo Klein-Hessling Barrientos, BS in Chemical Engineering
Fall '24: Aria Trew Mundy, BS in Applied Mathematics + BS in Mechanical Engineering
May '24: Gabrielle Marie Dunn, BS in Civil Engineering
Dec '23:Ashish Srivastava,BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
May '23:Elizabeth A. Eyeson, BS in Computer Science
Dec '22: Emma Andreasen, BS in Civil Engineering
May '22:Cyrus Moezzi Haas, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
May '21:Emily Zuetell, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Dec '20: Michelle Galetti, Creative Technology & Design
May '20: Jonathan Bosnich, MechEngr and Math;Ellen Considine, ApMath;Peter Heller, EnvEngr;Zayna Pieper, EngrPlus
May '19: Marc Thomson, BS/MS ApMath andBS ChemEngr
Dec '18 Nicola van den Heever, CivEngr
May '18 Zoey Craun, ArchEngr
Dec '17 Kimberly Bourland ChemEngr
May '17 Chip Bollendonk BS/MS MechEngr
Dec '16 William Christopher Payne CompSci
May '16 Andrew O. Nelson EngrPhys
Dec '15 Peter MadiganEngrPhys
May '15 Brittany EarleChemEngr
Dec '14Ilana TrumbleApMath
May '14Stephen KisslerBS/MS ApMath
Dec '13Jhenya NahreiniChemBioEngr
May '13Tracy BabbBS/MS ApMath & Michael Skeen BS/MS AeroEng
Dec '12Joel JonesEnvEngr
May '12Bailey LeppekEnvEngr
Dec '11Riley Pack BS/MS ElCompEngr/ElEngr & BS ApMath
May '11Samantha Johnson ChemEngr
Dec '10Hannah CassardEnvEngr
May '10Anna M. LiebApMath & EngrPhys
Dec '09Nathan CalvertAeroEngr & ApMath
May '09Julie A. KorakEnvEngr & ChemEngr
Dec '08Laura A. FisherAeroEngr
May '08Wesley AshwoodCivEngr
Dec '07Joshua C. KatsChemEngr
May '07Matthew R. UnangstElecEngr
Dec '06Scott R. WilliamsCompSci
May '06John W. O'BrienElCompEngr
Dec '05Prenilla Pia LindgrenArchEngr
May '05Ryan GardnerCompSci/Math
Dec '04Kevin ButlerElecEngr
May '04Stephen RussellAeroEngr
Dec '03Susan N. JordanElCompEngr
May '03Jocelyn RennerApMath/Russ
Dec '02Celeste LeidichArchEngr
May '02Catherine AllenElecEngr
Dec '01Jesus Alejandro Chapa-GarciaAeroEngr
May '01Melinda RoskosChemEngr
Dec '00Heather DotyCivEngr & Mus
May '00Michael DetamoreChemEngr
Dec '99Kevin WilliamsEngrPhys
May '99Grey GreenwaldElCompEngr
Dec '98Deanna DeMarcoElecEngr & Mus
May '98Brian CooperCompSci
Dec '97Andrew Hooker EngrPhys
Dec '95Andri IoannidouCompSci
May '95Susan BatisteCivEngr
Dec '94Seth WiemanCivEngr

Academic Engagement Award

Spring 2026

  • Andrew Ajamian, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Josie Armstrong, Creative Technology & Design
  • Oscar Bender-Stone, Computer Science (BA)
  • Adithya Bhaskara, Computer Science (BS)
  • Cody Campos, Biomedical Engineering
  • Tegan Chanders, Mechanical Engineering
  • Jessica Connell, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Sudarshan Damodharan, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
  • Arianna McCarty, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Daniel Pagatpatan, Mechanical Engineering
  • Alexander Pfankuch, Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Caitlin Rogers, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Jasdeep Singh, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
  • Jerry Wang, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
  • Leon Weigert, Electrical Engineering
  • Isabella Wheeler, Mechanical Engineering
  • Abe Wiletsky, Chemical & Biological Engineering

This award recognizes undergraduate students engaged with academics to an extent that elevates their own and/or others’ learning experiences.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sengagement in a specific class(es) – (e.g., Serving as an exemplary CA, LA, or TA for a class, Exemplifying collaboration and teamwork in a class, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sown personal academic enrichment – (e.g., Taking classes out of one’s comfort zone, Intentional interdisciplinarity of academic coursework, Adopting entrepreneurial or innovative approaches to an assignment/project, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's other academic engagement activities – (e.g., Offering formal or informal tutoring, Supporting and/or contributing to an inclusive learning environment, Contributing to a department/program curriculum committee as a student representative, etc.)
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Fall '25: Ethan Coleman, BS in Chemical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
  • Spring '25: Boston Abrams, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Anna Broerman, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Mitali Desai, BS in Applied Mathematics; Alexandra Fowler, BS in Integrated Design Engineering; Charlotte Gorgemans, BS in Computer Science; Ivy Hill, BS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences; Denali Alexander Jah, BS in Engineering Physics; Blake Musfeldt, BS in Applied Mathematics; Frankie Nuffer-Rodriguez, BS in Applied Mathematics; Tony Samour, BS in Applied Mathematics; Summit Shrestha, BS in Chemical Engineering; Creighton Tisdale, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Macy Will, BS in Architectural Engineering
  • Spring '24: Olivia Chandler, BS in Mechanical Engineering, Argudit Chauhan, BS in Biomedical Engineering, Ashlyn Duy, BS in Computer Science, BS in Creative Technology & Design, Emma Hopson, BS in Creative Technology & Design, Cayla Kennedy, BS in Creative Technology & Design, Jack Manning, BS in Creative Technology & Design, Krista Phommatha, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering, Ryan Slocum, BS in Computer Science, Aditya Vepa, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Fall '24: Palmer Dick-Montez, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Tomi Dupeyron, BS in Integrated Design Engineering;Katayoun Jamei, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Sydney Kobak, Integrated Design Engineering; Ashish Srivastava, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Spring '23:Caileigh N. Hudson, BS in Creative Technology and Design; Hannah Padgette, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; John Quinn, BS in Applied Mathematics; Hugh Scribner, BS in Applied Mathematics, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Maya Singh, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Quin Tobin, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Sophia Trissell, BS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Fall '22:Benjamin Michael Chilton, BS in Chemical Engineering
  • Spring '22:Taylor Buechel, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Braden Carroll, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Padmakshi Dahal, BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Ben Finan, BS in Engineering Plus; Jenna Nielson, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Fall '21:Soham Tamhane, BS in Electrical Engineering
  • May '21:Emma Aoueille (Chemical andBiological Engineering),Kai Cui (Mechanical Engineering),Erica Landreth (Applied Mathematics) andJenna Trost (Chemical Engineering andApplied Mathematics)

Community Impact Award

Spring 2026

  • Nabor Alvarez, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Eleanor Ashley, Civil Engineering
  • Elizabeth Coleman, Computer Science (BS)
  • Asaiah Gifford, Mechanical Engineering
  • Beck Hermann, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Logan Kolander, Civil Engineering
  • Morgan McDonough, Environmental Engineering
  • Ian McLeod, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Xilor Morin, Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics
  • Henry Nguyen, Computer Science (BS) and Creative Technology & Design
  • Ari Quezada Caro, Chemical Engineering
  • Madison Seckman, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
  • Vivian Shi, Biomedical Engineering
  • Alyssa Smith, Chemical Engineering
  • Stephanie Torres, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Avery Wagner, Computer Science (BA)

This award recognizes undergraduate students who contribute to improving their department/program, college, university, and/or local community.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s contributions to the community – (e.g., Participating in service to the department/program, college, university, and/or local community, Contributing through volunteer/non-paid/non-mandatory service, Demonstrating a health and wellness mindset through promotion and advocacy for theCEAS Community Wellness Values Statement, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s character – (e.g., Acting with respect and kindness towards classmates, faculty, and university community, Possessing the strength of character and courage to do what is right, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s community leadership – (e.g., Promoting inclusivity in activities conducted in and outside of the university community, Leading or inspiring others to altruistic action(s) embodied by this award, etc.)
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Fall '25: Anika Mathur, BS in Electrical Engineering; Sara Oza, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Spring '25: Albashir Ali, BS in Computer Science; Talha Ather, BS in Computer Science; Hale Burke, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Zachary Carlstrom, BA in Computer Science; Airyl Dayrit, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Aaron Kai Groudan, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Ari Guzzi, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Ángel Hernández, BS in Engineering Physics; Jesse Hettleman, BS in Applied Mathematics; Dana Majer, BS in Architectural Engineering; Elia Muncey, BS in Computer Science; Anjali Velamala, BS in Environmental Engineering; Fishion Yohannes, BS in Biomedical Engineering
  • Fall '24: Brooklyn J. Lash, BS in Civil Engineering, Hashirr Lukmahn, BS in Computer Science
  • Spring '23: Jasleen K. Batra, BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Kade Eisen, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Nichole Loomis, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Brian Kimathi Muriithi, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Natalia Storz, BS in Architectural Engineering
  • Fall '23:Palmer Dick-Montez, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Spring '23:Mia Fox, BS in Biomedical Engineering;Kimberly Fung, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Lakshya Jaishankar, BS in Computer Science;Madalyn Murphy, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Daniel Orbidan, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Daniel Austin Rivkin, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Emily Saldaña, BS in Environmental Engineering; Samiha Singh, BS in Environmental Engineering; Emi Szabo, BS in Integrated Design Engineering
  • Spring '22:Carrie Taylor Bishop, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Renée Schnettler, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Katelynn Thammavong, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Fall '21:Nikolas Provost (Electrical & Computer Engineering) andLeah Rivera (Environmental Engineering)
  • May '21: Sasha Hall (Computer Science) andCathleen Samson (Computer Science)

Culture Impact Award

Spring 2026

  • Jessica Connell, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Asaiah Gifford, Mechanical Engineering
  • Abdulrahman Mokhtar, Environmental Engineering
  • Avery Wagner, Computer Science (BA)

This award recognizes undergraduate students who make substantive contributions to the culture within CEAS by cultivating care, community, and collaborations that honor the unique contributions of others. Nominated students promote fairness and civility, enhance access to opportunities, and engage community members with cultural awareness, humility, empathy and curiosity so they can thrive and find a sense of belonging.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s work in contributing to the culture within the College of Engineering & Applied Science and/or one of its units
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s work in mentoring, supporting and advocating for students who have been historically marginalized, excluded and underrepresented in engineering
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee’s work in helping others in the college feel respected, supported, and valued
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Spring '25: Airyl Dayrit, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Ángel Hernández, BS in Engineering Physics; Evelyn Alexis Hoffman, BS in Environmental Engineering; Ruby Martinez Gomez, BS in Integrated Design Engineering; Andrew McCoy, BS in Mechanical Engineering

Global Engagement Award

Spring 2026

  • Oliver Browne, Electrical Engineering
  • Asaiah Gifford, Mechanical Engineering
  • Keiron Hannula, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Meghan Holland, Environmental Engineering
  • Madison Seckman, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
  • Zachary Weiner, Mechanical Engineering

This award recognizes undergraduate students who are globally engaged in areas such as research, service, professional work, study abroad, EWB, EDC, Global Engineering, etc. The engagement does not need to be service-oriented, but engagement should demonstrate positive impact in increasing global awareness on the CU campus or community and/or bringing CU out into the world.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's initiative demonstrated towards fostering global understanding
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's substantiveness of global engagement: duration, depth of interaction, and number of interactions
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's impact of global engagement on host community (bringing CU to the world) or on the CU campus
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's evidence of global learning, such as appreciation of other cultures and knowledge systems and/or ability to communicate and deliver technical practice across cultures
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Fall '25: Caroline Mumm, BS in Architectural Engineering
  • Spring '25: Nina Fromartz, BS in Civil Engineering; Harrison William Gannon, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Fall '24: Hayden Schlichting, BA in Computer Science
  • Spring '24: Megan Finnigan, BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Engineering Physics; Caroline McClung, BS in Integrated Design Engineering
  • Spring '23: Sophie Castillo, BS in Environmental Engineering
  • Spring '22:Joelle A. A. Westcott, BS in Civil Engineering
  • Spring '21: Emily Zuetell, BS in Mechanical Engineering andApplied Mathematics

Perseverance Award

Spring 2026

  • Alison Bloomfield, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Benedict Farrell, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Darwin Hanson, Environmental Engineering
  • Avery Holdren, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • David Huerta Gonzalez, Civil Engineering
  • Trinity Johnston, Environmental Engineering
  • Megan Jones, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Krishna Mehta, Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Rebecca Rhodes, Chemical Engineering
  • Donovan Smith, Architectural Engineering
  • Danielle Swen, Mechanical Engineering
  • Isabella Wheeler, Mechanical Engineering

This award recognizes undergraduate students who persevere despite adversity –above and beyond the inherent perseverance needed in any engineering major.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee succeeding in the face of adversity (could be academic, emotional, and/or physical challenges)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee's work demonstrating ability to learn from challenges and display growth mindset in action (could be academic, emotional, and/or physical challenges)
  • Commitment to ongoing improvement (e.g., utilization of academic coaching, tutoring, etc. to improve academic success, engagement with healthcare professionals to address medical issues, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee assisting and supporting another(s) who is facing their own adversity
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Spring '25: Airyl Dayrit, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Ari Guzzi, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Hermann Klein-Hessling Barrientos, BS in Chemical Engineering; Teegan Loretta Oatley, BS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Fall '24: Dulguun Baatarkhuyag, BS in Electrical Engineering, Chaya Leigh Farley, BS in Architectural Engineering
  • Spring '24: Bruno Armas, BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Inés Benavides, BS in Integrated Design Engineering; Kade Eisen, BS in Creative Technology & Design; S. M. Ashik Rahman, BS in Architectural Engineering; Mark Wilbourne, BS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Fall '23: Reese Jillian Hopp, BS in Civil Engineering
  • Spring '23: Dania Alhamli, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Abdullah Jassim Alkhamees, BS in Architectural Engineering;Lindsay Marie Donnellan, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Yamelit Medina-Lopez, BS in Integrated Design Engineering;Mario Pace, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Amanda Widner, BS in Applied Mathematics
  • Fall '22:Jeffrey Miller, BS in Chemical Engineering; Dominic J. Plaia, BS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Spring '22: Prem Griddalur, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Alexander Kelling, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Fall '21: Keseani Anderson (Architectural Engineering),Samantha Lemley (Electrical & Computer Engineering), Calvin Mooz (Electrical Engineering) andBailey Vigil (Environmental Engineering)
  • May '21:William Harris (Computer Science),Lisa Tenorio (Mechanical Engineering) andNicole Travis (Chemical Engineering)

Research Award

Spring 2026

  • Hamza Ahmed, Biomedical Engineering
  • Andrew Ajamian, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Alex Aronov, Mechanical Engineering
  • Sarah Aye, Chemical Engineering
  • Jamison Barcelona, Chemical Engineering
  • Oscar Bender-Stone, Computer Science (BA)
  • Adithya Bhaskara, Computer Science (BS)
  • Jessica Connell, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Arjun Dalwadi, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Connor Desrosiers, Electrical Engineering
  • Tess Ekblad, Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics
  • Andrew Gusty, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
  • Samuel Hagele, Engineering Physics
  • Alisha Kumari, Biomedical Engineering
  • Arianna McCarty, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Namita Nair, Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Vivian Nguyen, Biomedical Engineering
  • Christian Ordetx, Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics
  • Meredith Overton, Biomedical Engineering
  • Alexander Pfankuch, Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Ari Quezada Caro, Chemical Engineering
  • Elizabeth Reichert, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Evelyn Romine, Integrated Design Engineering
  • Madison Seckman, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Kate (Katie) Seymour, Chemical Engineering
  • Jasdeep Singh, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
  • Mari Sippel, Mechanical Engineering
  • Rupashi Sood, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Alena Tucker, Biomedical Engineering
  • Edward Wawrzynek, Electrical Engineering
  • Erick White, Aerospace Engineering Sciences
  • Avi Wolnek, Aerospace Engineering Sciences

This award recognizes undergraduate students with demonstrated excellence in research.

Criteria:

  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sContribution and Quality of research(Contributes new knowledge and innovations, and work is of highest quality.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sResearch Impacts(Demonstrates strong potential for future impacts to science and society. Note that impacts can be defined as broad impacts to the student’s own career, to an industry or a discipline, relevant to workforce, or academic activities.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sInterdisciplinary and Collaborative Work(Spans more than one field (transdisciplinary). Extends progress in a given field; involves or enables innovations and/or collaborations across multiple different discipline areas. For example, research extended beyond CEAS, such as across campus, at another university, national lab, etc.)
  • Provide detailed descriptions and examples of the nominee'sKnowledge Dissemination(Key examples include presenting at a conference/symposium (including paper or poster), publishing research in a peer-reviewed academic journal (nominator should detail the level of contribution made by the student), and/or innovative methods of broadening the dissemination of the research and its relevance.)
  • Student's statement (provided by students separately from the nomination)
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Fall '25: Ethan Coleman, BS in Chemical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
  • Spring '25: Cassidy Allen, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Isabella Bates, BS in Applied Mathematics + BS in Computer Science; Cora Becker, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Shannon Blanco, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Anna Broerman, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Jackson Carter, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Claire Heikkila Ely, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Lily M. Gabriel, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Nefeli Hadjiyiannis, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Henrik Helmig, BS in Environmental Engineering; Julia Jessica Keefe, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Bella Longo, BS in Computer Science; Delaney McNally, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Angela Mink, BS in Civil Engineering; Tanvi Patil, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Summit Shrestha, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Hayden Tomazin, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Robert Lijun Wang, BS in Integrated Design Engineering
  • Fall '24: Gabriella G. Erich, BS in Biomedical Engineering, Brooklyn J. Lash, BS in Civil Engineering
  • Spring '24: Kelly Cao, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Keala Gapin, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Joshua Aiden Gregory, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Grace K. Hach, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Wren Sibel Hoertdoerfer, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Christopher Orear, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Krista Phommatha, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Lauren Serio, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Percy Smith, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Aidan Bui Wegner, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Téa Ysabelle Wright, BS in Computer Science
  • Fall '23:Palmer Dick-Montez, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Sydney Koehler, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Spring '23:Sarah Adzema, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Kendall Baertlein, BS in Architectural Engineering; Catalina S. Bastias, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Lisa Carr, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Zoe Cruse, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Kiersten Maxwell, BS in Environmental Engineering;Behzod Mirpochoev, BS in Computer Science;David Saeb, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Alexey Yermakov, BS in Applied Mathematics, BS in Computer Science
  • Fall '22:Matthew Beck, BS in Engineering Physics
  • Spring '22:Julia Bendorf, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Phaedra Sophia Curlin, BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Cyrus Moezzi Haas, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Isabella Horton, BS in Chemical & Biological; Engineering; Allison Liu, BS in Applied Mathematics; Jackson Peoples, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering; Zayna Sheikh, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Joelle A. A. Westcott, BS in Civil Engineering
  • Fall '21:Christina Chase-Markopoulou (Engineering Plus), Anthony Pimentel (Environmental Engineering), andAndrés Villani Davila (Engineering Physics)
  • May '21:Kai Cui (Mechanical Engineering),Jimmy Gammell (Electrical andComputer Engineering andApplied Mathematics),Simon Julien (Applied Mathematics),Shu-Yu (Michelle) Lin (Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics), Matthew Strong (Computer Science) andJenna Trost (Chemical Engineering andApplied Mathematics)

Colorado Engineering Council Silver Medal Award

Spring 2026

Asaiah Gifford, Mechanical Engineering

This award is given by the Colorado Engineering Council. Each ABET-accredited program/department, together with its engineering student societies, may nominate one graduating senior per ABET-accredited degree to be considered for this award.

2025 Claire Ely, BS Chemical Engineering
2024Megan Finnigan, BS Mechanical Engineering
2023Megan Conard,BS in Mechanical Engineering
2022Jenna Nielson, BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering
2021Abigail Weeks, Environmental Engineering and Political Science
2020Annika Lai,ChemEngr
2019Vismaya Bachu, BS ChemBioEngr
2018 Nicholas Monteleone ChemBioEngr
2017 Bridger Ruyle EnvEngr
2016 Claire LivingstonChemBioEngr
2015 Jordan BurnsCivEngr
2013 Ariel AguilarCompSci & Psych
2012 Anna BlakneyChemBioEngr
2011 David P. EasonMechEngr
2010 Mark J. KisslerChemEngr
2009 Farheen RizviAeroEngr
2008 Ryan EricksonChemEngr
2007 S. Clark BerngardChemEngr
2006 John W. O'BrienElCompEngr
2005 Jenna MartinekChemEngr
2004 Corry LeeApMath & EngrPhys
2003 Jocelyn RennerApMath/Russ
2002 Mariah MasonChemEngr
2001 Tye RattenburyApMath
2000 Michael DetamoreChemEngr
1999 Hyon Sung Lew MechEngr
1998 Cheryl MassieCivEngr
1997 Bryan TompkinsChemEngr
1996 Jennifer Anderson ChemEngr
1995 James CzarnowskiAeroEngr
1994 Colleen Walker CivEngr

Outstanding Dissertation Award

Fall 2025

Bruce Kirkpatrick, PhD in Biological Engineering

“Photochemical Control of Hydrogel Network Topology”

This award recognizes the best dissertation (excellence of research, topical importance and presentation in the written dissertation) among students completing PhD degree requirements during a calendar year.

2024: Payton Martinez, PhD in Biomedical Engineering
2023: Gesse Roure, PhD in Chemical Engineering
2022:Álvaro Romero-Calvo, PhD in Aerospace Engineering Sciences
2021:Haichao Wu, PhD in Chemical Engineering
2020:Shankar Lalitha Sridhar, MechEngr
2019: Xin Qian, MechEngr
2018 Yao Zhai, MechEngr
2017 Zhengwei Li, MechEngr
2016 Xiaokun Gu, MechEngr
2016 Mark T. Wade, ElEngr
2015 Simon Pang, ChemEngr
2013 Michael Roberg, ElEngr
2012 Daniel Knights, CompSci
2011 Nicholas Pedatella, AeroEngr
2010 Sri Rama Prasanna Pavani, ElEngr
2009 David M. King, ChemEngr
2008 Laurel Griggs Larsen, CivEngr

Archived Awards

Outstanding Undergraduate for Research

May '20:Elliot Davis,BS/MS AeroEngr;Josephine Klefeker,BS TAM;Annika Lai,BSChemEngr
Dec '19 Tyler Scott, BS/MS CompSci
May '19Simon Hafner, BS/MS MechEngr
Dec '18 Levi Pearson, MechEngr
May '18 Maximilian Ruth, EngrPhys, ApMath
Dec '17 John Arthur "Jack" Greene, EnvEngr, CivEngr MS
May '17 Derek Driggs, ApMath BS/MS; Matthew Winchester, EngrPhys
Dec '16 David Rimel, EngrPhys
May '16 Nikola Maksimovic, ApMath, EngrPhys
Dec '15 Luke Long, EngrPhys
May '15 Jasmine Brewer, EngrPhys
Dec '14 Rees McNally, EngrPhys, ApMath
May '14 Kevin Dinkel, AeroEngr BS/MS
Dec '13 Robert Stillwell, AeroEngr BS/MS
May '13 Benjamin Mead, ChemBioEngr
Dec '12 Douglas Winter, EnvEngr
May '12 Alexander Turner, MechEngr
Dec '11 Derek Houtz, AeroEngr
May '11 Anil Damle, ApMath, ElecEngr
Dec '10 Charles "CJ" Coccia, CivEngr BS/MS
May '10 Jonathan J. Sparks, AeroEngr, EngrPhys
May '09 Maxwell C. Moe, ApMath/Phys/Astro
Dec '08 Jonathan B. Olson, ApMath
May '08 Benjamin R. Safdi, ApMath, EngrPhys
Dec '07 Craig A. Fogle, ApMath, EPhys; Matthew J. Osborn, AeroEngr
May '07 Arseny B. Dolgov, AeroEngr
Dec '06 Robert W. Davis, MechEngr, EngrPhys
May '06 Ashley Moore, AeroEngr, ApMath; Jeffrey C. Wyss, ChemEngr
Dec '05 Nathan Aragon, ApMath
May '05 Janna Martinek, ChemEngr
Dec '04 Jennifer Scheib, ArchEngr
May '04 Jeremiah Zartman, ChemEngr, EngrPhys
Dec '03 Alica M. Ortega, MechEngr
May '03 Ian Bratt, ElCompEngr
Dec '02 Brent G. Vollenweider, ArchEngr
May '02 Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, ApMath; Mariah Mason, ChemEngr
Dec '01 David Neumann, CivEngr
May '01 Todd Lammers, ElCompEngr
Dec '00 Benjamin Patella, ElecEngr
May '00 Jacob Johnson, ChemEngr
Dec '99 Peter Kirkpatrick, ElecEngr
May '99 Ian Rumsey, ElecEngr
Dec '98 William Perry, ChemEngr, BioChem

Outstanding Undergraduate for Service

Dec '20: Meredith Kee, CivEngr
May '20: Selena Hinojos, EnvEngr,Gabriel Rodriguez,BS/MS MechEngr,Briana Santa Ana,CivEngr
Dec '19: Priscilla Jimenez, EnvEngr
May '19: Elvin Viloria, BS/MS ArchEngr
Dec '18: Katie McQuie, EnvEngr, ChemEngr
May '18 Jennifer L. Kampmeier, AeroEngr BS/MS
May '17 Christopher Kohl, MechEngr
Dec '16 Andi Vicksman, EngrPlus, ApMath
May '16 Mackenzie Belden, MechEngr; Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan, EngrPhys
Dec '15 Sierra Dontanville, CivEngr
May '15 Ashley Zerr, AeroEngr
May '14Elizabeth Horneber, ChemBioEngr; Jack Olsen, EngrPhys BS/MS, ApMath BS
Dec '13Dua Chaker, CivEngr
May '13Jarred Langhals, AeroEngr
May '12Aaron Young, AeroEngr BS/MS
Dec '11Robert Millspaugh, EnvEngr
May '11Ben Limmer, CompSci
Dec '10Aaron Biel, AeroEngr BS/MS
May '10Kristina L. Wang, AeroEngr BS/MS
Dec '09Scott Busch, CompSci
May '09Jude Allred, CompSci
Dec '08Audrey M. Schaiberger, ChemEngr
May '08Matthew W.M. Edwards, AeroEngr
May '07Lauren Brickner, ChemEngr
Dec '06Thomas C. Bozic, ElecEngr
May '06Erin L. Reed, AeroEngr
Dec '05Jordan Spatz, AeroEngr
May '05Toni Newville, MechEngr
Dec '04Chris Yakacki, MechEngr
May '04Michael Wallden, MechEngr
Dec '03Emily J. Schneider, CivEngr, EnvEngr
May '03Peter Kimball, AeroEngr
Dec '02Ned B. Turner, CivEngr
May '02Janice Huang, ChemEngr
Dec '01Bonna K. Newman, EngrPhys
May '01Meredith Larson, AeroEngr
Dec '00Heather Doty, CivEngr, Mus
May '00Colin Graham, CompSci
Dec '99Kathryn Riddle, ChemEngr
May '99Kristen Wood, CivEngr
Dec '98Erik Svanholm, ArchEngr

Outstanding Undergraduate for International Engagement

Dec '20: Rachel Mamich, BS/MS AeroEngr
May '20:Mohammed Alwakeel,MechEngr;Sally Gerster,BS ArchEngr, MS CivEngr
May '19 Michael Anthony, ArchEngr
Dec '18 Austin Riley, CivEngr
May '18 Ross Fischer, MechEngr
May '17 Jay ArehartBS/MS ArchEngr
May '16 Erica Wiener BS EnvEngr
May '15 Jordan BurnsBS CivEngr
Dec '15 Frank "Franco" PetersBS CivEngr
Dec '14Jared Leventhal BSCivEngr
Dec '13Alia GhandourBS/MS MechEngr
May '12Tamara RelphBS/MS EnvEngr/CivEngr
Dec '11Danielle GriegoBS/MS ArchEngr/CivEngr
May '11John WanbergCivEngr
Dec '10Christina BarstowBS/MS CivEngr

Outstanding Undergraduate for Academic Achievement

Dec '20: Cailyn Craven, Applied CompSci; Thomas Dolan, Applied CompSci; Michael Dresser, CompSci; Anne Lydens, Applied CompSci
May '20: Adam Broerman,ChemBioEngr;Graham Dominick,CompSci;Cody Goldman,BS/MSAeroEngr;Dylan Tanner Mechling,ChemBioEngr;Jacob Nielson,ChemEngr;Luke Anthony Pagni,MechEngr;Jarrod Dean Puseman, AeroEngr;Paul Fares Salame,BS/MS MechEngr;Cassandra Jean Spath,BS/MS CompSci;Aparajithan Venkateswaran, ApMath, CompSci;Vladmir Zhdanov,ApMath, CompSci
Dec '19: Tyler Scott, BS/MS CompSci
May '19: William Barham, BS/MS ApMath; Jacob Crawford, CompSci; Brent Frieden, MechEngr; Alexander Ray, CompSci; Catherine Witt, ElEngr; Mingxuan Zhang, ApMath
Dec '18 Darice Guittet, ApMath
May '18 Ryan Aronson, AeroEngr; Bradley Arnot, CompSci; Gregory Benton, ApMath BS/MS; Ian Char, ApMath BS/MS, Comp Sci; Ansel Rothstein-Dowden, AeroEngr BS/MS, ApMath; Evan Sidrow, ApMath BS/MS; Benjamin Tarasiewicz, MechEngr
Dec '17 Sean Tranchetti, CompSci BS/MS
May '17 Jonathan Reichanadter,BS/MS ApMath and EngrPhys; Matthew Hurst,AeroEngr BS + ApMath; Alexandra Okeson, CompSci; Scott Wurst, AeroEngr
Dec '16 Alexandra Karpilow, MechEngr
May '16 Riccardo Balin, AeroEngr; David Thomas, AeroEngr
Dec '15 Mio Stanley, ArchEngr BS/MS
May '15 Conrad Hougen, ApMath and ElEngr; Kirstyn Johnson, AeroEngr; Jelena Notaros, ElEngr
Dec '14 Xiao Fu, BS/MS CivEngr
May '14 Brandon Lin, BS/MS ChemEngr
Dec '13 Wenceslao Shaw-Cortez, BS/MS AeroEngr
May '13 Charles Wheeler, MechEngr; Kelsi Middleton, MechEngr; Nicole Look, ApMath
Dec '12 Mason Lacy, CivEngr
May '12 Steven Vogel, MechEngr
Dec '11 Riley Pack, BS/MS ElCompEngr/ElEngr & ApMath
May '11 Cody Cichowitz, ApMath; Kevin Fiedler, EngrPhys; Shelly Collins, CivEngr
Dec '10 Farheen Rizvi, BS/MS AeroEngr
May '10 Mitch A. Clement, CivEngr; Brittany D. Oetter, ChemEngr
Dec '09 Anthony Motisi, ArchEngr
May '09 Eric V. Eason, ApMath, EngrPhys
Dec '08 Eric G. Wilson, ElecEngr
May '08 Benjamin R. Safdi, ApMath, EngrPhys
Dec '07 Joshua C. Kats, ChemEngr
May '07 Kristopher J. Tucker, ApMath
Dec '06 Jenna R. Dancy, MechEngr
May '06 John W. O'Brien, ElCompEngr; Jeffrey C. Wyss, ChemEngr; Ryan C. Kelley, ArchEngr
Dec '05 James E. Kirby, ElCompEngr
May '05 Jesse Lefcourt, ApMath; Janna Martinek, ChemEngr
Dec '04 Ian R. Petrie, ElCompEngr
May '04 Jeremiah Zartman, ChemEngr, EngrPhys
Dec '03 Nathan J. Heick, CivEngr
May '03 Joseph Friedrichsen, ElecEngr
Dec '02 Kiran K. Murthy, ElCompEngr

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award

  • Spring '24: Evelyn Clarke, BS in Biomedical Engineering; Kade Eisen, BS in Creative Technology & Design; Billal Osman, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Fall '23: Ahmed Ashmaig, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Megan Conard, BS in Mechanical Engineering;Kimberly Fung, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Samuel Kwon, BS in Applied Mathematics, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Spring '23:Jacqueline Rodriguez Mora, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering;Justin Kyongshik Won, BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Fall '21:Leah Rivera (Environmental Engineering)
  • May '21: Marvin Gonzalez (Chemical andBiological Engineering),Shu-Yu (Michelle) Lin (Aerospace Engineering Sciences andApplied Mathematics) andNadir Shakir (Chemical andBiological Engineering)

Wellness Award

  • Spring '24:Abigail Mason Angwin, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Aditya Vepa, BS in Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • Spring '22: William Pryor, BS in Electrical Engineering