May 15, 2017
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
The highest undergraduate honor awarded by Syracuse University.
Genevieve M. Starke
Geoffrey A. Vaartstra
REMEMBRANCE SCHOLARS
Awarded by Syracuse University to honor the SU students lost in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Emily D. Lindberg
Nigel H. Miller
Andrew S. Ramos
ALL-UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL PRIZES
Awarded by the Graduate School to recognize superior achievement in completed dissertations.
Omar Ali Abdelrahman
Mahmoud Khachan
Bhavya Kailkhura
Gozde Ozcan
Jielong Xu
GRADUATE SCHOOL MASTER OF SCIENCE PRIZE
Awarded by the Graduate School to recognize outstanding achievement among recipients of M.S. degrees.
Nan Wang
RENEE CROWN UNIVERSITY HONORS
For seniors who have completed a multi-semester senior Capstone Project and have demonstrated an excellent command of language and commitment to global awareness, civic engagement, collaborative work, and academic breadth and depth.
Joshua D. Beckerman
Ranbir S. Dhillon
Emily D. Lindberg
Geoffrey A. Vaartstra
US ARMED FORCES COMMISSIONS
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has a long tradition of helping to prepare leaders for our nation’s armed services. These members of the Class of 2017 will be commissioned on Friday, May 12th.
Connor F. Dorfman
Wei B. Guan
Aaron M. Harvey
Scott Joseph Wortman
Jay Yeabower Carmody
Donald Salvatore Ferretti
Justice Lawrence Spear
Kyle P. Wade
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARD
For an outstanding part-time student earning a graduate degree with distinction.
Kevin T. Baxter
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE AWARD
For an outstanding part-time student earning an undergraduate degree with distinction.
Jason M. Stewart
COLLEGE MARSHALS
Two seniors who have lead the academic procession of graduates at Commencement, selected for academic achievements, scholarly activities, service to others, extracurricular activities, and collegiality.
JiaJin Lei
Kayla A. Powell
GEORGE M. BERRY AWARD FOR BEST ALL-AROUND SENIOR
For excellence in academics, with distinguished contributions through leadership, service, and extracurricular activities.
Andrew S. Ramos
GEORGE M. BERRY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT
For a senior who has demonstrated outstanding creativity and tenacity in developing an original design solution to a technical problem.
Kenan M. O’Neil
THE YUEH-YING HU MEMORIAL AWARD
For a senior woman who best exemplifies the spirit, determination, and academic excellence demonstrated by Ms. Yueh-Ying Hu.
Emily D. Lindberg
THE EARL H. DEVOE PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
For an undergraduate student who has made a significant scholarly research contribution.
Ranbir S. Dhillon
THE RICHARD A. BERNARD AWARD
Endowed by Jean I. Bernard in memory of her husband, for a senior who has shown awareness to the needs of physically-challenged individuals and the creative application of engineering approaches to those functional and practical needs.
Rebecca E. Peterkins
THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SERVICE AWARD
For a senior who has performed extraordinary service on behalf of the College community.
Yousr Dhauadi
ANDREA L. RUBIN MEMORIAL AWARD
For a senior completing the requirements of the College of Engineering and Computer Science Cooperative Education Program.
Alfonso J. Cruz Feliciano
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for a senior who has demonstrated the highest level of academic excellence throughout his or her SU career.
Thomas S. Welles
THE RICHARD HEIMBURG ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
In honor of our courageous friend and colleague, Dr. Richard Heimburg, for a senior who has made the most significant creative achievement while maintaining a high level of academic performance.
Genevieve M. Starke
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Bioengineering.
Megan E. Brasch
KAREN M. HIIEMAE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN BIOENGINEERING
Established in memory of Dr. Karen M. Hiiemae, beloved professor, mentor, and pioneer in science and research, for a senior who has combined outstanding academic achievement in bioengineering with the strength and spirit Dr. Hiiemae exhibited throughout her life.
Rebecca E. Peterkins
BIOENGINEERING FOUNDERS AWARD
Awarded in honor of Drs. Joseph Zwislocki and Earl Kletsky, initiators and nurturers of the bioengineering program, to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding and wide-ranging skills.
Andrew S. Ramos
OREN NAGASAKO AWARD
For Bioengineering majors who demonstrate outstanding dedication and hard work acting as a preceptor to fellow students.
Jonathan R.O. Collins
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Chemical Engineering.
Omar A. Abdelrahman
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for the senior with the most distinguished academic record.
Harrison C. Gunn
THE ALLEN J. BARDUHN AWARD
For a senior who combines academic excellence with a commitment to service in the chemical engineering profession.
Olivia Y. Chen
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Mahmoud Khachan
Carli D. Flynn
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for a senior in Environmental Engineering with outstanding credentials, who has demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
Benjamin J. Hess
K.L. LUI MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded in memory of Kui Leung Lui for his inspiration to many through his belief in family values, lifelong learning and self-improvement, for a senior who has exemplified hard work, honesty, selflessness and generosity.
Qiming Wang
THE JOHN BURCH MCMORRAN ’22 AWARD
For a Civil Engineering senior, based on academic performance and extracurricular activities.
Diego A. Redroban
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FACULTY AWARD
This award is presented annually to a senior who combines academic excellence with a commitment to service in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Rachael K. Dobosiewicz
Omar Y. El Masri
THE DR. JAMES A. MANDEL PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
In honor of professor Emeritus James A. Mandel, for a senior active in the National Society of Black Engineers.
Sterling T. Grimes
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Computer Science.
Shuchang Liu
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for a senior in Computer and Information Science who has demonstrated excellence in coursework, project design and implementation, or research.
Eli D. Goldweber
THE WARREN SEMON PRIZE
In honor of Dr. Warren Semon, first dean of the School of Computer and Information Science, for a senior who has established an exceptional scholastic record.
Eldin Sahbaz
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Computer Engineering.
Ronak M. Bhuptani
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for the computer engineering senior with the most distinguished academic record.
Kenan M. O’Neal
THE IEEE COMPUTER ENGINEERING AWARD
For a computer engineering senior who has demonstrated excellence in service, leadership, and scholarship.
Ralph Kevin Y. Sy
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Electrical Engineering.
Guangyuan Shi
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for the Electrical Engineering senior with the most distinguished academic record.
Richard M. Wilbur
THE IEEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AWARD
For an Electrical Engineering senior who has demonstrated excellence in service, leadership, and scholarship.
Brian A. Greenwood
THE IEEE PES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
For a senior that has studied Electrical and Computer Engineering that has demonstrated excellent academic performance, a dedication to extracurricular commitments and is active in exploring the power and energy field.
Alfonso J. Cruz Feliciano
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Engineering Management.
Mark Seibel
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN GRADUATE STUDY
For an outstanding graduate student in Mechanical Engineering.
Ryan J. Milcarek
JAY WYNER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Established for Jay S. Wyner who studied engineering at SU through the G.I. Bill, for a senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence.
Ruiqin Yin
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Endowed by I.A. Hotze, BEE ’43, for a mechanical engineering senior who has demonstrated a high level of excellence throughout his or her SU career.
Geoffrey A. Vaarstra
THE BERNARD WOOD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
In honor of Dr. Bernard Wood, scholar, teacher and gentleman, for a senior who has made the most significant creative achievement while maintaining a high level of academic performance.
Joshua D. Beckerman
2017 DEAN’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Dr. Hossein Ataei
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Michelle Blum
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Shikha Nangia
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering