Meet our Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, several graduating students are selected to receive top honors from the College of Engineering and Applied Science based upon recommendations from faculty members. These six will be recognized during the December 2018 graduation ceremony. Read their stories below or learn about past recipients.
Outstanding Graduate of the College
Nicola Joy van den Heever
Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
for overall excellence in academics, service and research
Outstanding Graduate for Service
Katherine McQuie
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Environmental Engineering
for excellence in service to others
Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement
Austin Riley
Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
for excellence in global engagement
Outstanding Graduate for Research
Levi Pearson
Mechanical Engineering
for excellence in research
Outstanding Graduate for Academic Achievement
Darice Guittet
Applied Math
for earning the highest GPA in the graduating class
Outstanding Dissertation Award
Yao Zhai
Mechanical Engineering
for excellence in graduate dissertation work