The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) proudly recognized outstanding students, faculty, and staff during its annual Convocation ceremony on Monday, April 20, held in the MUB Alumni Lounge. The event celebrated excellence across academics, leadership, research, safety, and service within the department.
Chair’s Award for Outstanding Chemical Engineering Senior
The department’s highest undergraduate honor was presented to Andrew Brenner for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the ChE community.
Outstanding Student Awards
Recognition was given to students early in their academic journey who have demonstrated strong potential and performance:
- Outstanding Sophomore: Maria Tessin
- Outstanding New Student: Kenzie Dollison
Excellence and Professionalism Awards
Several students were honored for their commitment to communication, ethics, and safety:
- Excellence in Communication Award: Sean Baumann
- Professional Ethics Award: Nathan Keen
- Prevent Accidents With Safety (PAWS) Award: Madison Baldwin and Andrew Brenner
Dow Chemical Marriott W. Bredekamp Award
This prestigious award recognized students for their academic excellence and leadership:
- Lance Koelzer
- Hank Perkins
- Bayler Robertson
- Ethan Stefanou
Senior Design Team Awards
Capstone design teams were celebrated for their innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence:
- Third Place: Nathan Keen, Mackenzie Pillote, Nathan White, Austen Braden, Jacob Florida
- Runner-Up: Grace Wallis, Lance Koelzer, Zachary Moore, Alicia Hinman, Ethan Stefanou
- Winner: Logan Sandell, Zoe Kumm, Carl Jaeger, Max Zuke
Davis W. Hubbard Outstanding Junior Award
- Recipient: Jane Johnston
Leadership Awards
Students who demonstrated exceptional leadership across organizations were also recognized:
- AIChE: Grace Wallis
- CPM: Wyatt Madden
- OXE: Andrew Brenner
- SAB: James Hays
- AEE: Mallory McDonald
- Green Campus: Olivia Amash
Department Awards
ChE students voted to honor faculty and staff who make a meaningful impact on the department:
- Teacher of the Year: Dr. Daniel Kulas
- Research Mentor of the Year: Dr. Daniel Kulas
- Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year: Kiernan Vacek
- Undergraduate Grader of the Year: Vincent Barberio
- Staff Making a Difference: Tyson Kauppinen
- Peer Mentor and Coach of the Year: James Hays
The Department of Chemical Engineering extends its sincere congratulations to all award recipients. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the ChE community and inspire future engineers.
