Computer Science Ph.D. student Leo C. Ureel II is the recipient of the 2013 Michigan Tech Student Leadership Award, in the “Exceptional Community Service Project” category, for his work with the Breaking Digital Barriers project. Leo has been a key figure in organizing and fundraising for this effort, which brings Michigan Tech students together with local elderly residents for tutoring in computer literacy skills.
In addition, Software Engineering undergraduate Michael Tuer was presented with the Departmental Scholar award at the Awards Banquet on April 19, and Software Engineering undergraduate Raven Rebb was honored as a nominee for the Award for Service.