Congratulations to the 2018 Whiting School of Engineering convocation and department awardees. See below for a complete listing of departmental and school awards and honorees:
Department Awards:
- CS+X Award — Alaleh Azhir and Peiyong “Steven” Zhang
For outstanding achievement in combining diverse studies with computer science. - Michael J.Muuss Research Award — Xiang “Lisa” Li
For the best application of research to practice. - Most Valuable Peer Award — Alan Lai
For the student who has contributed the most to the undergraduate computer science community and department. - Outstanding Course Assistant Award — Rui “Sherry” Shen and Emily Cheng
For outstanding skill and effort in assisting with the teaching of our courses. - Outstanding Senior Award — Adriana Donis-Noriega, Tim Kutcher, and Elaine Wong
For academic excellence, leadership and service in computer science. - Professor Joel Dean Excellence in Teaching Award — Ryan Huang (faculty) and Leandro Facchinetti (student)
For outstanding teaching contributions to the department by a faculty member or graduate student. - Special Service Award — Joshan Bajaj and Kristin Yim
For their outstanding work to benefit the department, the Johns Hopkins University, and the community. - Joseph C. Pistritto Research Fellowship — Alaleh Azhir and Mariah Schrum
For students doing research in the area of information visualization.
Whiting School of Engineering Awards:
- The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award — Michael Schatz, Bloomberg Distinguished Associate Professor of Computational Biology and Oncology
Funded by the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association, this award recognizes excellence in teaching. Past recipients have been honored for their enthusiasm in the classroom, interest in their students, and ability to teach complex and difficult information.