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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!
NOTE: A photographer will be available for photo requests following the conclusion of the awards ceremony. Photos taken at this event may be used to promote the EECS department and the University of Michigan.