Awards News
2017 Stryker Engineering Challenge
Students, Zachary Vanderstelt, Peter Beach, Ana-Lisia Powdhar (not pictured), and Sterling Korstad, took 2nd place overall!
2017 Department Scholar: Carly Joseph
Awarded to a student majoring in Biomedical Engineering, who best represents academic achievement in our department. This student is considered excellent, not only academically, but also for participation in research activity, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and communication skills.
2017 Michael R Neuman Award in Biomedical Engineering: Emma Davis and Hannah Marti
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has shown an exceptional interest and made a substantial contribution in a research or teaching laboratory while demonstrating the experimental skills that are essential in engineering and basic science.
2017 Outstanding Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Award: Meghan Friske
Presented to an undergraduate student, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, who exemplifies a dedication to learning and a commitment to the Biomedical Engineering Department and University.
Honorable Mention: Breeanne Spalding and Elisha Earley
2017 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award: Elisha Earley
Presented to an undergraduate student who has significant research accomplishments, including presentations at conferences or co-authorship of publications.
Honorable Mention: Holly Eyrich
2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year: Srinivas Kannan and Anindya Majumdar
Awarded to a teaching assistant who has gone above and beyond in their teaching service. This award honors a GTA who has demonstrated exceptional service to Michigan Tech’s Biomedical Engineering undergraduates.
2017 Graduate Research Excellence Award: Zichen Qian
Presented to a Biomedical Engineering graduate student who has demonstrated independence, creativity, and significant productivity in their graduate research with high standards in professionalism, scientific ethics, and contributions to the Michigan Tech Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program.
2017 Outstanding Leadership Award: Parker McColl
Presented to an outstanding undergraduate student, based on a combination of outstanding scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership on campus and volunteer work in the community. This award recipient is selected by the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Students
Honorable Mention: Ross Michaels, Alex Oliver, and Hannah Cunningham