Fourteen recent graduates from Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering are receiving recognition for their contributions during their studies at CU Boulder!
The Colorado Engineering Council awards the Silver Medal Award to one student, nominated by each department based on scholarship, achievements, involvement in community or college service, leadership and research. This year, CEAE student, Michael Anthony, was a finalist for the Silver Medal Award.
The College of Engineering and Applied Science also recognized Michael Anthony as Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement, and Elvin Viloria as Outstanding Graduate for Service.
Three students (Michael Anthony, Andrew Beel, and Bryce Armknecht) are recognized for the Milo S. Ketchum Award. The award winners are selected by the CEAE Awards Committee from students with high academic standing as well as contributions to educational and extracurricular activities, including service to engineering student societies and the community.
Students were also recognized for CEAE Outstanding Graduate Awards for research (Kelly Sheeran, Andrew Beel, and Powell Hinson), international engagement (Jessica Hendricks, Bridger Baird, and Evan Valencia), academic achievement (Skyler Fussner, Andrew Beel, and Madison McNamee), service (Moises Bonilla), and leadership (Anika Pietenpol). Additionally, one graduate (Steven Wilder) received special recognition as Outstanding Graduate Overall in Environmental Engineering.
Congratulations!
Michael Anthony
2019 CEAS Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement
2019 Silver Medal Finalist
2019 Ketchum Award
“I am truly honored to be recognized as the outstanding graduate of international engagement. Cross cultural relationship building is a passion of mine and I have been dedicated to teaching cross cultural communication through international experiential learning opportunities since coming to CU.”
Elvin Viloria
CEAS Outstanding Graduate for Service
“Because of my involvement and connections, I was able to help students by sharing all sorts of information — things that I believe would help benefit them based on their interests, important reminders from the department, and opportunities from networks.”
Steven Wilder
Outstanding Graduate Overall for Environmental Engineering
"I am honored to receive this award, I am eternally grateful to the incredibly passionate professors and students in our community who made my experience as amazing as it was."
Anika Pietenpol
Outstanding Graduate for Leadership
"I am honored to have received this award. My four years at CU flew by. It was a wonderful experience, and getting involved with ASCE made it all the better!"
AREN Senior Design Team Winners
Universal Engineering
Anna Pyle
Walker Sanchez
Omar Al-Essa
Lily Hetherington
Tonje Trulsrud
Kira Hamilton
CVEN Senior Design Team Winners
Viridian Engineering
Michael Walmsley
Yousef Almusaibeeh
Omar Al-Musallam
Laurel Foderberg
Raechel Jones
David Thiers
Haoyu Nie
Andrew Beel
Outstanding Graduate for Research
Outstanding Graduate for Academic Achievement
First Runner-Up 2019 Ketchum Award
"I am very honored to receive these awards! It has been a pleasure being a student in the CEAE department at CU. I am grateful for my interactions with the excellent faculty and incredible students in the department."
Powell Hinson
Outstanding Graduate for Research
“The environmental engineering department has some of the most dedicated professors I’ve encountered at CU. It is an honor to be recognized by them for my work in research.”
Kelly Sheeran
Outstanding Graduate for Research
"The school of Engineering at CU Boulder has allowed to me to learn and grow as a person. Through academics, research, and a strong community I was able to gain invaluable knowledge that I will carry with me in the coming years."
Jessica Hendricks
Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement
"CU Engineering has caused me to develop a global mindset and identify how I can use my skills to connect with cultures and improve lives around the world."
Bridger Baird
Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement
“I’m happy that I was able to have the opportunity to be involved with Engineers Without Borders at CU, and would encourage any new students to get involved in any way that they can.”
Evan Valencia
Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement
"I'm super grateful for all the international experiences that I've sought out along my path at CU Boulder. I'm honored to be recognized for volunteering, studying, and traveling in amazing countries like Peru and Spain. I'm proud to have my degree from an institution that values international engagement."
Madison McNamee
Outstanding Graduate for Academic Achievement
"Within the College of Engineering, I have had the privilege of working alongside and learning from driven, passionate students and faculty. Environmental Engineering furthermore allowed me to cross paths with countless individuals that are dedicated to solving our generation’s most pressing issues."
Skyler Fussner
Outstanding Graduate for Academic Achievement
“The built environment is an integral part of our world today and will be even more instrumental in the future. I am glad to say that I will be helping to make life easier for many people across the US and the world by designing safer and more efficient structures that will last longer.”
Moises Bonilla
Outstanding Graduate for Service
"It is an honor to receive the CEAE Outstanding Graduate for Service Award, and I want to thank CU for providing the opportunities and resources to allow for K-12 outreach in STEM."