Every semester the faculty and staff of the Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering program recognize graduating seniors for their excellent work: Outstanding Scholar, ME Leadership, & Outstanding Mechanical Engineer.
We invite you to nominate graduating students for these awards! Self-nominations are as welcome as those of a colleague. Below you will find the criteria for each award so you will know which to select (or maybe all three) and what information to provide.
Nominations are due by Friday, April 16.
Award categories
Outstanding Scholar(s)
While GPA is considered, we are also looking at: involvement in research, publications/posters, intellectual engagement in class, thinking beyond the course material, advancing/enhancing the class through their engagement, willingness to help others, accelerated masters program and overcoming challenges.
ME Leadership
Leadership can manifest in many ways, such as student club involvement, leadership within the classroom (steps up and helps), leadership within groups (such as capstone design), taking a formal role in the classroom, leadership in the community, involvement in outreach (e.g. ambassadors, Chickadees, etc.), university-level leadership roles, and leadership in athletics.
Outstanding Mechanical Engineer
Our Outstanding Engineer is someone who is well-rounded and demonstrates the traits of a professional engineer who is capable of integrating theory and experience. We look for: internships/employment history and prospects, school and community accomplishments, demonstration of ethical and professional behavior, overcoming challenges/barriers, as well as honors and awards.
How to make a nomination
Choose your nominee (or yourself) and the category for which you want to make the nomination. Open the nomination form in SmartSheets. Enter the name and some information about why they should be considered for the recognition. If you have more information, you can upload additional documents (letter, resume, etc.) to support the nomination. You can nominate more than one person and you can nominate for more than one category.