PRIZES & AWARDS
CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
IRVING SKEIST AWARD
Given for the best PhD thesis in Polymer Science, this award was established in 1985 to honor Irving Skeist, Class of 1943, by his associates, on the occasion of his retirement as President of Skeist Laboratories, Inc., consultants to the polymer industries.
Marwan Shalaby Chemical Engineering
PROFESSOR TURNER ALFREY PRIZE
This prize, established in 1987 by Professor Herbert Morawetz in memory of his teacher and co-sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company, is given to a graduate student whose paper has been published, or has been accepted for publication in a refereed journal.
Dustin Britton Chemical Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD
Given to an outstanding senior in chemical engineering.
Victoria Hempstead
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
OMEGA CHI EPSILON AWARD
Given to a Chemical Engineering student for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
Mark Streminsky
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SIDNEY A. SAVITT AWARD
Given in the name of Sidney A. Savitt, Class of 1945, to an undergraduate senior with the highest GPA in Chemical Engineering.
Nahian Nasir
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
ALBERT E. SOBEL AWARD
Given by his wife and daughters in memory of Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Class of 1940, this prize is awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding performance in the field of Biochemistry and related Life Sciences.
Chaehyun Ryu
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Jason Leu Biomolecular Science
JULIAN R. REASENBERG MEMORIAL PRIZE
Julian Reasenberg received his BS in Chemistry in 1936, MS in 1938 and PhD in 1941. Established in his memory by his wife, three children, and friends, this prize is awarded to an undergraduate in Chemistry for outstanding original research.
Carolina Elizarraras
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Jasmin Sabirin
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
RAYMOND E. KIRK AWARD
Given annually by Phi Lambda Upsilon, in memory of Raymond E. Kirk (former professor and head of the Department of Chemistry, 1936-1953), to an outstanding first-year student chemist.
Jacques Zacharie Thaddeus
Patron Ponce
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
ROLAND WARD AWARD
Established in memory of a professor of Chemistry from 1919 to 1949, this award is made to a student presenting the best undergraduate thesis in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Pranaya Raparla
Biomolecular Science
Brianna Williams Biomolecular Science
Maggie Thompson Biomolecular Science
SIMEON GANG AWARD
Presented to a graduating senior doing outstanding research in use of engineering technology in living systems
Ashley Han
Biomolecular Science
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Joy Sure
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
OTHMER MEMORIAL AWARD
Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering, this award is made possible through the generosity of a distinguished Chemical Engineering professor, the late Donald F. Othmer.
Richard Li
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering, this award is made possible through the generosity of a distinguished Chemical Engineering professor, the late Donald F. Othmer.
Lucy Stevens
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
HERMAN F. MARK MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to the graduating Biomolecular Science major with the highest GPA.
Brianna Williams
Biomolecular Science
NY ACS EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES (CHEMISTRY-RELATED MAJOR)
Presented by the New York section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding performance in a chemistryrelated major.
Haoxian Zheng
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
NY ACS EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES (BIOCHEMISTRY-RELATED MAJOR)
Presented by the New York section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding performance in a biochemistryrelated major.
Yuwei Chen
Biomolecular Science
CIVIL AND URBAN ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
LANGAN/DONALD J. MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given by the Deep Foundation Institute, the LANGAN Engineering and Environmental Services Legacy Scholarship is awarded to academically qualified and deserving students who are focusing on geotechnical and/or environmental engineering.
Kim Hertz
Urban Systems
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Tasleem Gesu Daraj Khan
Construction Management
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NEW YORK WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION (NYWEA) MET CHAPTER’S 2023
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) Metropolitan Chapter Graduate Scholarships supports students pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in the environmental field in a college or university in New York City.
Luana De Brito Anton Civil Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE
BERTHA PAGENSTECHER MEMORIAL AWARD
Given to graduating senior female students in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the field of Civil Engineering
Shenoah Williams Civil Engineering
ROBERT RIDGWAY STUDENT CHAPTER PRIZE
Given by an alumnus of the Class of 1913, in memory of his parents and sister, to the highestranking member of the graduating class.
Hannah Becker Civil Engineering
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS
These scholarships are awarded by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) to Civil Engineering and Construction Management students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in their respective fields.
EDWARD J. QUIRIN SCHOLARSHIP
Mohammed Hoque Civil Engineering
JOHN J. KASSNER SCHOLARSHIP
Shenoah Williams Civil Engineering
R.M. MONTI SCHOLARSHIP
Ivan Tong Civil Engineering
REAR ADMIRAL ALEXANDER C. HUSBAND SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah Becker Civil Engineering
SVERDRUP CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ivan Bao Civil Engineering
TURNER CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
Sebrina Ferid Civil Engineering
JOE MARKLE ADINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan Teng Civil Engineering
MORRIS AND SADIE WEISSTUCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Beatrice Ellingson Civil Engineering
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Winston Huang Civil Engineering
SUSAN MISZKOWICZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Adam Itani Civil Engineering
EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP
Jack Gazard Civil Engineering
EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP II
Brian Syi Civil Engineering
COL. B. EDWARD LAVENDER SCHOLARSHIP
David Ionascu Civil Engineering
SEYMOUR S. GREENFIELD, PE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bailey Blackman Civil Engineering
NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Sadiya Hossain Civil Engineering
NEW YORK BUILDING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Quinn Gangadharan Civil Engineering
THEODORE CLINTON TOWL AWARD
Established in 1960 by his wife, Margaret Towl, the prize is given in memory of this member of the Class of 1912 to outstanding graduating seniors in Civil Engineering.
Mohammed Hoque Civil Engineering
YOUNG MEMBER FORUM OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AWARD
Given in recognition of scholarship in Civil Engineering, constructive interest in co-curricular activities, and service to the ASCE Student Chapter and to the Tandon community.
Quinn Gangadharan Civil Engineering
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
DEBORAH ROSENTHAL, MD AWARD
Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal in the name of his daughter Deborah Rosenthal (Class of 1981, MS in Bioengineering), this prize is awarded to a graduate student in Computer Science for outstanding performance on the PhD qualifying examination.
Benjamin Feuer Computer Science
Yunxiang Zhang Computer Science
PEARL BROWNSTEIN DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD
Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her son, Joseph, to PhD students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering whose doctoral research shows the greatest promise.
Raphael Meyer Computer Science
Mengwei Ren Computer Science
Aécio Solano Rodrigues Santos Computer Science
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UNDERGRADUATE
PEARL BROWNSTEIN JUNIOR AWARD
Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her nephew, Richard Rosen, to the undergraduate who completes junior year with the highest grade-point average in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Ruitian Ding Computer Science
PEARL BROWNSTEIN SENIOR AWARD
Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her grandson, Lawrence, to the graduating senior with the highest grade-point average in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Jason Lin
Computer Science
Orion Yang Math/Computer Science
THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD
Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal and awarded to the Computer Science and Engineering senior with the highest academic standing.
Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang
Computer Science
Tanishi Mishra Computer Science
CSE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for leadership in student activities.
Fengkai Qiu
Computer Science
Calvin Tian
Computer Science
Henry Kam
Computer Science
Roman Negri
Computer Science
David Chang Computer Science
CSE SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.
Kerry Huang
Computer Science
Ramon Li
Computer Science
CSE JUNIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.
Qianxi Chen
Computer Science
Kasper Yang
Math/Computer Science
CSE SENIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.
Ngoc Minh Thu Vu
Computer Science
Calvin Chen
Computer Science
Alex Yan
Computer Science
CENTER FOR URBAN SCIENCE AND PROGRESS (CUSP)
GRADUATE
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award recognizes graduating students committed to community building within CUSP and demonstrated extraordinary leadership initiative.
Yue Yang
Applied Urban Science and Informatics
PROFESSIONAL STUDENT AWARD
This award recognizes graduating students with professional commitments. These students have demonstrated impressive balance and commitment to both their profession and academics. Students recognized have two or more part-time semester statuses throughout their academic progress and 3.5 or higher GPA.
Hanbyul Jo
Applied Urban Science and Informatics
Lantian Zhang
Applied Urban Science and Informatics
PROMISING RESEARCHER AWARD
This award recognizes graduating students with impressive scholarly contributions and demonstrated a promising future in research and academia.
Yue Yang
Applied Urban Science and Informatics
SCHOLASTIC AWARD
This award recognizes graduating students with notable academic honors and the highest GPA in the program.
Hanbyul Jo
Applied Urban Science and Informatics
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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
ALEXANDER HESSEL AWARD FOR THE BEST PH.D. DISSERTATION IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Given in memory of Professor Alexander Hessel, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, to a graduate student for the most outstanding doctoral dissertation in Electrical Engineering.
Minghao Ye
Electrical Engineering
Guanrui Li
Electrical Engineering
THE DANTE YOULA AWARD FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Given in honor of Professor Dante Youla of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, this award will be given to the graduate student who has made the most significant research contribution among all ECE graduate students in the past year.
Xingyuan Zhou
Electrical Engineering
Tao Li
Electrical Engineering
Jianqiao Mo
Electrical Engineering
Xupeng Chen
Electrical Engineering
Ufuk Usubutun
Electrical Engineering
THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST MS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The Myron M. Rosenthal Award for Best MS Academic Achievement in Electrical and Computer Engineering will be chosen among all ECE MS students, based on the course work and MS thesis or project.
Yihui Zhu
Electrical Engineering
Pradhyumn Bhale
Computer Engineering
Chenqian Le
Computer Engineering
Ruibin Chen
Computer Engineering
Yudi Yang
Computer Engineering
THE THEODOR TAMIR AWARD FOR THE BEST MS RESEARCH IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Established and funded by Professor Emeritus
Theodor Tamir of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, this award will be given to an MS student for the most outstanding MS thesis in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Pratyaksh Rao
Electrical Engineering
DAVID C. AND CECILIA M. CHANG
EDUCATION AWARD FOR GRADUATE
TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Established and funded by the former President of Polytechnic University David C. Chang and his wife, Cecilia M. Chang, this award is given to one or more Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in assisting undergraduate or graduate classes in the past year (spring and fall semesters of the previous year).
Pratyaksh Rao
Electrical Engineering
DAVID GOODMAN LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Given in honor of ECE Professor David Goodman, this award will be given to the graduate student who has made the most significant research contribution among all ECE graduate students in the past year.
Dipankar Shakya
Electrical Engineering
Fabrizio Carpi
Electrical Engineering
LI PUBLICATION AWARD
The Dr. Li Annual ECE Publication Award will be awarded to PhD students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering who publish their PhD research in the top publication venues in their field.
AbduLLahi Bamigbade
Electrical Engineering
Akhileswar Chowdary Gaddam
Electrical Engineering
Mingjun Ying
Electrical Engineering
Yunfei Ge
Electrical Engineering
Karthik Garimella
Electrical Engineering
Jyotish Robin
Electrical Engineering
Md. Affan Javed
Electrical Engineering
Zhun Yin
Electrical Engineering
Alireza Sarmadi
Electrical Engineering
Hao Fu
Electrical Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE
MARGARET GOLDSTONE
MEMORIAL FUND AWARD
Given by the late Professor Leonard O. Goldstone, in memory of his wife, to the graduating senior receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering with the highest academic standing.
Neha Das
Electrical Engineering
Michael Lippe
Electrical and Computer Engineering
THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST
BS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal and awarded to electrical engineering juniors with the highest academic standing.
Antonia Ang
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Yufei Zhen
Electrical and Computer Engineering
WILLIAM J. STOLZE AWARD
Established in 1985 by William J. Stolze (Class of 1945) and awarded annually to the Electrical Engineering sophomore with the highest academic standing.
Zhibin (Ben) Feng
Electrical Engineering
THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL MERIT AWARD
The Myron M. Rosenthal Merit Award for Best BS Academic Achievement in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering is awarded to students with an outstanding grade point average and achievement in coursework, research, and additional departmental activities.
Rosie Wang
Computer Engineering
Yaseen Elsebaie
Computer Engineering
Melanie Andrade
Computer Engineering
Aditi Sharma
Computer Engineering
Saleema Mohamed
Computer Engineering
Jorge David Rodriguez
Electrical Engineering
DAVID C. AND CECILIA M. CHANG
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The David C. and Cecilia M. Chang Student Leadership Award supports NYU Tandon ECE students in attending regional or national conferences, meetings, competitions, or other events, to develop their potential to become leaders in society, industry, and academia. The award is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the ECE Department. The award is made possible through a donation by David and Cecilia Chang.
Joe Prakash
Computer Engineering
Joshua Wood
Electrical Engineering
Isaiah Blemur
Computer Engineering
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FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given annually to the MS FE student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.
Aditya Daftari
Finance and Risk Engineering
Zheqi Chen
Finance and Risk Engineering
Jifan He
Finance and Risk Engineering
Layla Li
Finance and Risk Engineering
Shiyi Liu
Finance and Risk Engineering
Raghav Sharma
Finance and Risk Engineering
Haiting Sun
Finance and Risk Engineering
Yusen Wang
Finance and Risk Engineering
Yiqi Yue
Finance and Risk Engineering
FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE FRE COMMUNITY AWARD
Given annually to the MS FE student who has demonstrated Superior Leadership and Service.
Nathan Tormaschy
Finance and Risk Engineering
Debapriya Biswas
Finance and Risk Engineering
Aditya Daftari
Finance and Risk Engineering
GENERAL ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Nisha Ramanna Computer Science
MATHEMATICS
GRADUATE
WILLIAM R. ALLEN AWARD
Established in 1985 by gifts from friends and given to the graduating student majoring in Mathematics who has outstanding achievement in Mathematics and Statistics.
Darren Yen
Mathematical Sciences
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Thiviya Kumaran Mathematical Sciences
UNDERGRADUATE
GEORGE BACHMAN AWARD
Former students and colleagues fund this endowed award in honor of Professor George Bachman’s retirement in 1994. The award is presented to an outstanding undergraduate majoring in Mathematics.
Heming Huang Mathematics
Runjia (Orion) Yang Mathematics
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Herbert Ortiz Mathematics and Physics
MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
GRADUATE
BEST MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MS THESIS
Awarded annually to the Mechanical Engineering student who has completed the best MS thesis in Mechanical Engineering.
Shuhao Zhang Mechanical Engineering
DR. MORRIS YOUNG OUTSTANDING PROJECT DESIGN AWARD
Established in 2000 by Morris S. Young PhD (Class of 1975) and given for outstanding project design in Mechatronics and Robotics MS.
Kishan Raghunath Mechatronics and Robotics
UNDERGRADUATE
IRAJ KALKHORAN MEMORIAL AWARDBEST GRADUATING SENIOR IN AEROSPACE MINOR
Awarded to the graduating senior in Mechanical Engineering with the highest grades in the Aerospace minor.
Andrew Sosunov Aerospace Engineering
TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY
GRADUATE
BEST MS THESIS IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA
Given by the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best MS thesis in Integrated Design & Media of the academic year.
Gabriela Szpilman Integrated Design and Media
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Aneesah Saeed
Integrated Design and Media
UNDERGRADUATE
FRANCIS DAVID MULCAHY AWARD IN TECHNOLOGY ETHICS AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Given by the Department of Technology, Culture and Society to a student for excellence in scholarship or service in Science and Technology Studies or Technology Ethics.
Ian Felzer Science and Technology Studies
Amisha Gopee Science and Technology Studies
SUSTAINABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given by the Sustainable Urban Environment (SUE) program to an SUE student for overall achievement in courses in the major, and for service to the program
Kade Van Meeteren
Sustainable Urban Environments
Maggie Huang
Sustainable Urban Environments
Ricardo Sheler
Sustainable Urban Environments
Taylor Baker
Sustainable Urban Environments
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BERNARD AND FLORENCE RECHTSCHAFFEN HUMANITIES AWARD
Given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the humanities, as well as in science, computer science, engineering, or math.
Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang Computer Science
Anna Zheng Computer Science
TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY DEPARTMENT WRITING AWARDS
Established in 1927 by a group of alumni, faculty, and students, this award honors outstanding writing in the humanities.
Malikka Rajshahi Computer Science
Andrew Rondinelli Civil Engineering
Ge (James) Jin Computer Science
Tony Yang Mechanical Engineering
Nahian Nasir Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
THE EDDIE OLIVER ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD
Given by De Angela L. Duff, her mom, aunt, and family friend to an IDM senior who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit in honor of their father/grandfather.
Kaia Baker
Integrated Design and Media
BEST SENIOR PROJECT IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA
Given by the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best senior project of the academic year.
Winsey Wu
Integrated Design and Media
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
GRADUATE
PROFESSOR GEORGE SCHILLINGER AWARD
Established in 2001 by the late Richard L. Metrick (Class of 1962) and his wife, Cheryl Metrick, the Professor George Schillinger Award is presented annually to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Management who, by changing his or her academic or professional career path, has found professional and personal fulfillment in management.
Ishika Vaish Management of Technology
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AWARD
Awarded by the New York City Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), to
students who have distinguished themselves in the TechSHRM chapter at Tandon.
Priya Kundu Management of Technology
Nikitaa Kenkre Management of Technology
Howard Hong Management of Technology
Yun-Chi Chen Management of Technology
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Management of Technology students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field.
This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.
Naresh Chandrahasan Senthilkumar Management of Technology
Tianyi Wu Management of Technology
Chanel (Jianing) Zhu Management of Technology
Soumya Lahiri Management of Technology
Ankit Mourya Management of Technology
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGYONLINE
The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Management of Technology - Online students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.
Juliana Samson Management of Technology
Kasper Burgerhout Management of Technology
Brandon Foo Management of Technology
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Industrial Engineering students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.
Tejas Veeranna Savadi
Industrial Engineering
Purva Sagara
Industrial Engineering
Akanksha Shah
Industrial Engineering
Mohil Kantesaria
Industrial Engineering
Keyi Wang Industrial Engineering
INTERNSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An award given by the Department of Technology Management to students who have been recognized as outstanding professionals by the department faculty and/or industry partners.
Sonalika Dammannapeta
Management of Technology
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, B.S. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional B.S. Business and Technology Management students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.
Hung Truong
Business and Technology Management
Natalie Bruns
Business and Technology Management
Tegveer Gill
Business and Technology Management
Haiqi Zeng
Business and Technology Management
Xicheng Liu
Business and Technology Management
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.
Sadia Nowshin
Business and Technology Management
WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEADERSHIP AWARD
An award given by the Department of Technology Management and Innovation to students who demonstrate leadership and exceptional stewardship of the Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship student organization.
Shrudhii Kundu
Business and Technology Management
Molly Anna Fitzsimons
Business and Technology Management
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POLYTECHNIC TUTORING CENTER
UNDERGRADUATE
JOHN J. DROPKIN TUTOR-OF-THE-YEAR
Established in 2007 and given in memory of John J. Dropkin, who chaired the Physics Department from 1958 until 1966, then served the students by establishing mathematics and science tutoring services. This award recognizes peer tutors who continue this tradition by helping their fellow students at the Polytechnic Tutoring Center.
Andrew Sosunov
Mechanical Engineering
TRIO SCHOLARS PROGRAM
UNDERGRADUATE
RAYTHEON TRIO SCHOLARS AWARD
Established by the Raytheon Company to recognize graduating participants of the TRIO Scholars Program who have demonstrated academic progress and a commitment to personal growth while attending NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Kelvin DeLaRosa
Computer Engineering
TRIO SCHOLARS GOLDEN APPLE AWARD
Established by a former Brooklyn tutor of the TRIO Scholars Program in recognition of TRIO tutors who are committed to helping others realize their potential and achieve their goals.
Brianna Williams
Biomolecular Science
TRIO SCHOLARS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Established by the TRIO Scholars Program in recognition of TRIO Scholars who have made a commitment to reaching their highest degree of excellence while attending the Tandon School of Engineering.
Dahlia Bolt
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES
GRADUATE
TANDON COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is given to one or more graduating students for outstanding scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities. These students exemplify leadership, innovation, and talent, and provide support in the mission to enhance student life at the School of Engineering.
Spriha Jha
Computer Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE
TANDON COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is given to one or more graduating students for outstanding scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities. These students exemplify leadership, innovation, and talent, and provide support in the mission to enhance student life at the School of Engineering.
Krystine Ferreira
Biomolecular Science
HELEN WARREN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Established in 1985 by Helen Warren and awarded annually to the senior female engineering student with outstanding academic achievement and leadership. This woman has shown academic excellence as well as extensive involvement and service within the School of Engineering community.
Joy Sure
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
KINSELLA HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Given by friends and family in memory of Frank V. Kinsella, Class of 1957, to a student who has shown dedicated service in various societal issues and who has made an impact in the various communities they serve.
Lamia Tahsin
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD
The Myron M. Rosenthal Student Council Award is given annually to a graduating senior for outstanding leadership, involvement, and contributions to co-curricular activities through their service within Student Council.
Nishma Shakya Computer Science
DEAN’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP
This award is given to the highest-ranking member of the graduating class and also recognizes and identifies the graduating class Valedictorian.
Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang Computer Science
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE
GLASS SCHOLARS: THE CRYSTALLINE PRESENTATION AWARD
This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has submitted the best presentation. This award recognizes the student who has delivered the most outstanding presentation among their peers in the GLASS Program. This award honors a student’s ability to convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly, showcasing exceptional communication skills,
effective use of visual aids, and the capacity to engage and inform an audience. The recipient of this award has demonstrated excellence in presentation skills, including organization, clarity, visual impact, and overall delivery. This award celebrates the importance of effective communication in the STEM fields, recognizing that the ability to present ideas compellingly is crucial for innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
Joy Sure Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
GLASS SCHOLARS: THE GLOBETREKKER AWARD
This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has shown an unrivaled commitment to global education. This includes participation in study abroad programs, engaging in international internships, fellowships, or research, taking internationally focused classes, and engaging in global related activities. The recipient of the Globetrekker Award is someone who has demonstrated remarkable international awareness, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.
Vu Nam Phan
Mechanical Engineering
GLASS SCHOLARS: THE SCHOLASTIC TITAN AWARD
This award is given to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has achieved outstanding academic accomplishments. The recipient has successfully completed a rigorous thesis paper, has excelled in senior design or VIP projects, and has made meaningful contributions to student teams. This award recognizes a student who is not only academically gifted but also demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, and dedication to their field of study, going above and beyond academically, showcasing intellectual curiosity and a commitment to scholarly pursuits in various activities.
Dorothy Zhang
Computer Science
GLASS SCHOLARS: THE PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS AWARD
This award is given to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has demonstrated remarkable commitment to their professional development efforts. This includes securing internships, conducting important research, and actively participating in conferences. The recipient of this award is someone who has taken the initiative to advance their professional skills and knowledge, showing a deep passion for their field and an eagerness to contribute to its growth and evolution.
Gayatri Tyagi
Mechanical Engineering
GLASS SCHOLARS: THE SPIRITED SAMARITAN AWARD
This award is dedicated to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has displayed an extraordinary commitment to community service. This includes engaging in service
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learning, participating in alternative break trips, and offering their time and skills for various other service projects and volunteer opportunities. The recipient of this award is a student who embodies altruism, compassion, and the willingness to foster positive change in their community.
Chantelle Kariuki
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
GLASS SCHOLARS:
THE LUMINARY LEADER AWARD
This award is presented to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has also distinguished themselves as an exemplary leader during their time in the program. Through team projects, mentorship roles, or holding student club board positions, this student has demonstrated effective leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. The recipient of this award is a role model for future leaders in STEM.
Joanna Ibrahim
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
GLASS SCHOLARS:
THE GLASS EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who exemplifies exceptional achievement and embodiment of the core values and objectives of the Global Leaders and Scholars in STEM (GLASS) program. This award recognizes the student who has not only excelled academically but has also demonstrated outstanding leadership, global competency, commitment to service, and dedication to professional development throughout their undergraduate career. The recipient of this award has left a lasting impact and legacy as a distinguished member of the GLASS Honors Program. It signifies their potential to continue making significant contributions to innovation, technology, research, and entrepreneurship on a global scale.
Elena Hume
Mechanical Engineering
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