2025 EECS Undergraduate Honors and Awards Ceremony

Friday, April 18, 2025
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bob and Betty Building
Tishman Hall (Atrium)
2260 Hayward Street


EECS Department Leadership

Computer Science and Engineering Division

Atul Prakash
Richard H. Orenstein Chair of Computer Science and Engineering

Andrew DeOrio
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division

Jeffrey Fessler
Interim Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
William L. Root Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Pei-Cheng Ku
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs

Faculty Chief Program Advisors 

Computer Engineering Program 

Mark Brehob
Kurt Metzger Collegiate Lecturer,
Teaching Professor

Computer Science (Engineering) Program

Jeff Ringenberg 
Teaching Professor

Computer Science (LSA) Program

William Arthur
Lecturer IV  

Data Science (Engineering) Program

John Kloosterman
Lecturer IV  

Electrical Engineering Program

Almantas Galvanauskas
Professor 

Undergraduate Advising Office Staff

Computer Science and Engineering Division

Taylor Bruns
Jill Coughlin
Tony Dean
Allison Edelbrock
Corei Flowers
Li Harper
Yili Lin
Shelby Storm
Gray Strain
Julie Tashjian
Jill Vajcner

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division

Lisa Flick
Catie Lawrence
Michele Ruffino
Nancy Slowey

Congratulations to the following award recipients and honorees!

EECS Department Award Recipients 

These students were selected to receive the following EECS Undergraduate Student Awards.

Outstanding Achievement Award 

Presented to an outstanding senior student from each of the three programs of study (EE, CE, and CS) in EECS. Students are selected on the basis of outstanding overall academic and personal excellence. 

Xinting Jiang (CE)
Jeremy Shen (EE)
Kushal Sodum (CS)

Outstanding Research Award 

Presented to students who completed an outstanding research project with a faculty member or graduate student over and above the requirements of a course or an independent project. 

Yang Lan (EE)
Tyson Lin (CE)
Itamar Pres (CS)

Outstanding Service Award 

Presented to students who have shown exceptional leadership in their student organizations, service to the University, College, or Department, or service to the community. 

Naman Kabra (EE)
David McDermott (CS)
Summer Parise (CE)

Commercialization / Entrepreneurship Award

Presented to a student who exemplifies a partnership between engineering and business through involvement in or startup of a private business, patents, or partnerships with corporations, furthering their field of knowledge or interest. 

Ryan Davis (CE)
Naman Kabra (EE)
Caleb Qiu (CS)

William L. Everitt Student Award of Excellence 

Presented to a top student from each of the three programs of study (EE, CE, and CS). These students are in the top 10% of their class and have an interest in communications and computers, as well as professional interests and activities. 

Eric Barbieri (CE)
Evan Marcus (CS)
Guanren Tao (EE)

William Harvey Seeley Prize 

Presented to an electrical engineering student who stand first in their class at the completion of the first year.

Saad Alrazzi (EE)

Collaboration, Respect, and Inclusion Award 

Presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions to collaborative and inclusive work with clear impacts as a result of these efforts. 

Jhingram Advika (CS)
Toluni Ghandi-Olaoye (CE)
Sydney Scott (EE)

Community Impact Award 

Presented to students who enhance departmental excellence by fostering a supportive climate, promoting collaborative work and learning, and investing time and energy to create a sense of belonging for all members of our community. 

Prisha Agnihotri (CS)
Megha Jacob (EE)
Davis Sheppard (CE)


College of Engineering Award Nominees

These students were nominated by the EECS department for specific College of Engineering Awards. 

Nominated for the Hugh G. Rumler Prize

Presented to a senior on the basis of sincerity, integrity and goodwill.

Zhuojia Chen (EE)
Alexia Moreno (CE)
Sara Saaidi (CS)

Nominated for the Henry Ford II Prize

Presented to an outstanding third-year student who has demonstrated academic excellence.

Eric Barbieri (CE)
Jeremy Shen (EE)

Nominated for the Marian Sarah Parker Prize:

Presented to an outstanding woman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities and outstanding contributions to the University and/or community.

Nadin Agour (CS)
Megha Jacob (EE)
Summer Parise (CE)

Nominated for the Harry B. Benford Award For Entrepreneurial Leadership

Presented to a student who has exhibited entrepreneurial flair and leadership ability, and who has capitalized effectively on the technological and engineering resources available in the College of Engineering.

Naman Kabra (EE)
Skylar Lennon (CE)

Nominated for the A.D. Moore Award

Presented to an outstanding second- or third-year student who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities and outstanding contributions to co-curricular activities.

Matthew Dahlman (CE)
Tanay Sharma (EE)
Amy Wei (CS)

Nominated for the Arlen R. Hellwarth Award

Presented to two undergraduate student leaders who have made valuable contributions to the College, University and/or community.

Advait Iyer (CE)
Megha Jacob (EE)

Nominated for the Charles F. Barth, Jr. Prize

Presented to an outstanding second-year student who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities, and outstanding contributions to the University and/or community.

Langston Harris (EE)
Somya Valecha (CE)


College of Engineering Award Recipients 

These students were selected to receive the following College of Engineering Awards. 

Winner of the Henry Ford II Prize

This award  is presented to an outstanding third-year student who has demonstrated academic excellence.

Sophie Chen (CS)

Winner of the Harry B. Benford Award For Entrepreneurial Leadership:

This award is presented to a student who has exhibited entrepreneurial flair and leadership ability, and who has capitalized effectively on the technological and engineering resources available in the College of Engineering.

Blake Mischley (CS)

Winner of the Arlen R. Hellwarth Award:

Presented to up to two undergraduate student leaders who have made valuable contributions to the College, University and/or community.

Amy Wei (CS)

Winner of the Charles F. Barth, Jr. Prize

Presented to an outstanding second-year student who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities, and outstanding contributions to the University and/or community.

Andy Yao (CS)

Winners of the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award 

Presented to an outstanding student from each program offered within the College of Engineering. Students are selected on the basis of academic and personal excellence. 

Amy Liu (EE)
Somya Valecha (CE)
Krithika Venkatasubramanian (CS)

Winner of the Cooley Writing Prize 

Presented to engineering undergraduates who author winning essays, fiction or drama in the Cooley Writing Contest.

Heami Oh (CS)

Winner of the William H. Mack Essay Contest Prize

Presented to engineering undergraduates who have submitted the best essay or paper on any subject except engineering.

Advait Iyer (CE)


Congratulations to all of our honored students and thank you all for coming!