Recognizing High Achievers
Dean’s List and Dean’s Scholars
An undergraduate student who completes twelve or more (nine or more in summer terms) graded credits with all grades of “A”, and no grades of “I”, “X”, or “U”, is named a Dean’s Scholar.
An undergraduate student who completes twelve or more (nine or more in summer terms) graded credits with the grades of “A”, “B”, or “C” and a 3.5 grade-point average, with no grades of “I”, “X”, “U”, “D”, or “F”, is named to the Dean’s List. Grades of “P” are not prohibited in Dean’s List qualifications, but cannot be used to meet the graded-credits minimum requirement.
Honor certificates are available online for Speed School. To retrieve Dean’s Scholar or Dean’s List Certificate:
- Log into your student U-Link account
- Choose the Student Services tab
- Click on the menu item “Deans Certificates”
- Choose the certificate and semester you wish to access.
J. B. Speed School of Engineering Honors and Awards
The following honors and awards were presented on April 24, 2019, at the Kentucky Derby Museum. View photos from the 2019 program.
Lewis S. Streng Award
Mrs. Fannie Henry Streng created a trust fund in memory of her deceased husband, Lewis S. Streng. A plaque and cash award is presented to the honor graduate of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering receiving the Master of Engineering degree.
Geoffrey BohnRobert C. Ernst Award
A plaque and cash award is presented each year to the engineering student who is the honor graduate of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering receiving the Bachelor of Science degree.
Eric HahnertBennett M. Brigman Award
In memory of Bennett M. Brigman, former Dean of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering, a plaque and cash award is given each year to the Master of Engineering student who most nearly attains the objectives of the School.
Martin BrownAlfred T. Chen Memorial Scholarship Award
A fund has been established in memory of Alfred T. Chen, Professor of Applied Mathematics And Computer Science and former Director of University Computing Activities. The income from this memorial fund is to provide a commemorative plaque for a Graduate/Professional student pursuing the Master of Engineering degree in any field. The recipient is selected on the basis of scholarship.
Walter Stubblefield IIIWilliam S. Speed Award
Dedicated by the Speed School Student Council to the memory of the late William S. Speed, as the principal benefactor of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering, this plaque and cash award are given to the graduating senior for having contributed the most services to the School.
Martin Brown
J. B. Speed School of Engineering Alumni Award
A plaque and cash award is presented each year to the member of the graduating class who has achieved the greatest distinction in professional and extracurricular activities within the School and the University.
Christopher BirdDepartmental Alumni Awards
These cash awards and certificates are presented by the Speed School Alumni Association to outstanding Graduate/Professional Students nominated by each department.
Thomas Beyerle (BE)
Laura Fernandez (CHE)
Abby Miles (CEE)
Sean Pitchford (CSE)
David Alston (ECE)
Meredith Price (IE)
Noah Wright (ME)Co-op of the year Award
This award recognizes an outstanding student who has successfully completed a co-op and nominated by his employer and/or a faculty. Evaluation is based on student’s statement about the co-op experience and the student contribution to the employer.
Hannah Meriwether (BE)
Ruthie Bauer (CHE)
Abby Miles (CEE)
Dylan Mitchell (CSE)
Jacob Marcum (ECE)
Mary Crawford (IE)
Sean Osborne (ME)Outstanding Student Award
This award goes to the Speed School graduate who most exemplifies the attributes of the college, which include, but are not limited to character, leadership, service and scholarship. The recipient is honored in the University Commencement Book, and will serve as banner bearer, leading the Speed School graduates into the University Wide Commencement Ceremony.
Sarah TaheriJ.B. Speed School Leader of the Year Award
The Speed Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who is an outstanding leader initiates change, inspires others, and creates a positive environment within Speed School.
Madison PumphreyEngineering Fundamentals Department – Tau Beta Pi Awards
The Engineering Fundamentals Department and the student chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, present freshman and sophomore awards annually. These awards are based on scholastic standing, courses completed at Speed School, and potential for professional success.
Outstanding Freshman Award 2018: Zachary Raich
Outstanding Sophomore Award 2018: Shaye AllenJohn Mark Mann Memorial Scholarship
A memorial scholarship fund has been established by the family and friends of John Mark Mann, an alumnus of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering. The income from this fund provides a scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving student, with first preference given to students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. The scholarship is awarded to high achievers with consideration for financial need.
Andrea RuizSteven D. Vanover Scholarship
A memorial scholarship fund has been established by the Steven Vanover Foundation to honor Steven D. Vanover, a 2013 graduate of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering. The scholarship is given to a sophomore, junior or senior from the Louisville Metro area and is based on academic merit, campus involvement, and service.
Connor BurnsThe Andrew J. Schrage Memorial Scholarship
The Andrew J. Schrage Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Andrew Schrage. During his life and his entire time at Speed School, Andrew was loved by his family, friends, team members, and professors. He was passionate about engineering and his extracurricular involvement, which included the SAE Formula Racing Team and the UofL Marching Band. This scholarship is awarded to a Speed School student attending from a high school in Boone, Campbell or Kenton Counties in Kentucky and participates in extracurricular activities. The scholarship was established by Andrew’s mother and father, Andrea and Robert Schrage, and his brother, Ethan Schrage to honor Andrew’s life and his caring spirit.
Sarah JonesJoseph Henry Award In Translational Bioengineering
Joseph Henry (1797-1878) was a brilliant scientist who gave his ideas away to other inventors. The discoverer of mutual and self-inductance, and the electromagnetic relay, Henry influenced many prolific inventors such as Morse (telegraph), Marcone (radio), and Bell (telephone). However, because Henry did not protect his research, he never profited or was publicly recognized for his contributions. Thus, the Joseph Henry Award in Translational Bioengineering is based on Henry’s passion for helping translate others’ ideas into intellectual property (IP). This annual award recognizes an innovative MEng student who has, by the basis of their research and development, potentially created new IP (sole or co-inventor) and has filed an invention disclosure. The student will be awarded a plaque and will have their name and the year they received the award embossed on the Joseph Henry Award Trophy, prominently displayed in the BE department.
Bret HiltRolando “Chip” Cheng, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This award is in honor of the late Rolando “Chip” Cheng, Jr, an alumnus and graduate student of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering (BS ECE 2000), whose zest for life, love of friends and family, and dreams of developing medical devices to help save patients’ lives made the world a better place. The funds for this award have been provided by an endowed memorial scholarship in Chip’s name to recognize a bioengineering student in the graduating class whose character reflects humanitarianism, innovative mind, and entrepreneurial spirit. The recipient of this award receives a monetary scholarship and plaque, and their name engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed in the BE department.
Victoria Sager
Jerry and Pat Sturgeon Academic Excellence Award
This award is in honor of Gerald “Jerry” E. Sturgeon, an alumnus of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering (Assoc. Engr. Techn. ‘77), and his wife Pat for their outstanding generosity to the Department of Bioengineering. The income from the endowment established in their names provides a scholarship which is awarded annually to the student achieving the highest scholastic performance after completing their Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering. The student receives a scholarship, a plaque and their name engraved on a perpetual plaque.
Dylan GoodinMickey R. Wilhelm Achievement Award
This award is in honor of Dr. Mickey R. Wilhelm, former Dean of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, for his commitment and dedication to the inception and development of the Department of Bioengineering in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. This award recognizes a bioengineering student in the graduating class whose character, integrity, industry, leadership skills and persevering attitude identifies them with a high potential for success. The student receives a plaque and their name engraved on a perpetual plaque.
Dawn M. SosninJudi Olsen Endowed Scholarship
This award is in honor of the late Judi Cooper Olsen, Director of Development for J.B. Speed School at the University of Louisville. Judi touched so many lives with her warm smile, devotion to others, and beautiful spirit inside and out. In her honor, we are all challenged to carry out her legacy of love and happiness on earth: live life to the absolute fullest, spread love and happiness unconditionally, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful world, and the people in it. A plaque and monetary scholarship is given to a junior or senior undergraduate bioengineering student with a 3.0 or greater GPA and shares Judi’s dedication to the development and clinical translation of medical devices to improve patient outcomes and restore quality of life.
Francesca MayhausBest Doctoral Student Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper
This award will be given to a doctoral student in the Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Translation Bioengineering program having a first-authored peer-reviewed original research journal paper. The study or technology described in the paper will be innovative, relevant, and have an impact on the field of bioengineering. The paper will demonstrate methodological rigor, and convey an insightful interpretation and discussion of findings. Papers that have been accepted, in press, or published within the previous year are eligible for consideration. Recipients will receive a monetary award of $250 and a commemorative plaque.
Hisham AbdeltawabAPPKI Doctoral Student Exemplary Achievement Award
This award will be given to a student in the Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Translation Bioengineering program who has been recognized for their leadership and expertise in the bioengineering field as evidenced by extramural funding for their research, as an invited speaker presentation, a regional or national award from a professional society or conference, or other exemplary achievement within the previous year. Recipients will receive a monetary award of $250 and commemorative plaque. This award is made possible by the generous donation by the members of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of Kentucky and Indiana (APPKI).
Landon TompkinsDoctoral Student Inventorship Award
This award will be given to a student in the Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Translation Bioengineering program who has been included as an inventor on a patent award during the previous year and has substantially contributed to the innovation. Recipients will receive a monetary award of $250 and commemorative plaque.
Moustafa MekiBiomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Chapter Award
This award will be given to an undergraduate or graduate student who has been recognized for their leadership and dedication to the BMES society as evidenced by their engagement in the BMES student chapter. Recipients will receive a commemorative plaque.
Marzan Tarun ShahExemplary Research Scholarship Awards
The award recognizes doctoral students who have a superior record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed manuscripts and intellectual property generation that demonstrate innovation and impact in the field of Bioengineering. This award can be awarded to any doctoral student at the University of Louisville mentored by a Bioengineering faculty member. Recipients will receive a commemorative plaque.
Mohamed Mahmoud, Ahmed Shaffie, Mohamed ShehataThe Max A. Stoler Memorial Award
With due consideration for an outstanding academic record, this award recognizes a chemical engineer in the graduating class whose leadership, industry, and integrity marks the student as one with the potential for future achievement. It is given by Barry S. Stoler, M.D., (Ch.E. 1961) in memory of his father, Max A. Stoler.
Alex KearnsEarl Gerhard Scholarship
The Speed School Alumni Foundation has established an annual graduate scholarship in honor of Earl R. Gerhard, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and Dean Emeritus. The scholarship will be awarded to a student in a master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering on the basis of academic excellence and personal motivation.
Madalyn Wead and Alicia Von HandorfChemical Engineering Outstanding Undergraduate Award
This award recognizes the graduating honor student earning the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and takes due consideration of academic excellence, contributions to the department and the school, and potential for future achievement.
Eric HahnertD. A. Richards/G.E. Memorial Scholarship
A one-semester, full-tuition scholarship for a post baccalaureate student in Chemical Engineering is awarded in memory of David A. Richards, a Speed School graduate (B.Ch.E. ‘73), M.S. ‘75, Ph.D. ‘78). The award is based on academic attainment and research aptitude.
Jeremy Rone and Christopher ConradiDonald F. Othmer Academic Excellence Award
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers awards a certificate and a copy of Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook to the student who has the highest scholastic standing after completing the first three years of the Chemical Engineering program.
Adam FlynnRobert Neiman Memorial Scholarship
A memorial scholarship has been established through the Robert Neiman Estate in memory of Robert Neiman, an alumnus of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering (B.S.Ch.E. 34, M.S.Ch.E. 35). The income from this fund provides a one-semester, full-tuition scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving student in the Master of Engineering program in Chemical Engineering on the basis of academic excellence.
Luke Spenlau and Samuel KeltyMarathon Petroleum Scholarship
The Marathon Petroleum Corporation has established a scholarship for a deserving non-traditional student.
Kianna JohnsonHazelet & Erdal Scholarship
The Hazelet & Erdal consulting firm (now BRW) established an endowment for this scholarship for a student majoring in Civil Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need.
Zachary HornKentucky Section ASCE Scholarship
The Kentucky Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers presents this scholarship to a professional school student in Civil Engineering who demonstrates superior service to the student community.
Raychel Bahnick and Tanner WilliamsF. W. Schoettler Scholarship
The F. W. Schoettler endowment provides a scholarship to the Civil Engineering student with the highest G.P.A. entering the Master of Engineering program.
Jordan GravesDonald S. Bornstein Scholarship
In honor of Donald S. Bornstein, this scholarship was established to assist a student majoring in Civil Engineering. The Donald Bornstein Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need.
Angela TranR.A. LIPS Scholarship
The Ronald A. Lips Civil Engineering Scholarship is awarded annually to a student seeking a degree in Civil Engineering. Recipient is selected on basis of academic merit with the scholarship to be used toward tuition and/or books.
Christopher StaplesCEE Undergraduate Recognition Award
This award recognizes the graduating honor student earning the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and takes due consideration of academic excellence, contributions to the department and the school, and potential for future achievement.
Amanda GreenwellCEE Graduate Recognition Award
This award recognizes the graduating honor student earning the Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering and takes due consideration of academic excellence, contributions to the department and the school, and potential for future achievement.
Christopher BirdJohn H. Simester Award
The award is given to the Computer Science and Engineering program graduate who has attained the highest cumulative scholastic standing in the Master of Engineering program at the J. B. Speed School of Engineering.
Jared GillespieRaymond I. Fields Award
The award is given to the Computer Science and Engineering graduate who has contributed the most to the department and school in leadership and service.
Hanqing Hu, Sahar Sinene Mehdoui, Mohsen AsghariACM Distinguished Student Award
The award is given to honor a CSE student who has made a significant contribution to the student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Jacob BerdichevskyCSE Doctoral Award
The award is given to a Computer Science and Engineering doctoral student selected by the CSE department. Priority is given to those pursuing academic/research careers.
Andrew Karem, Mehdi Farhangi, Wenlong SunCSE Master of Science Award
The award is given to the Computer Science graduate who has attained the highest cumulative scholastic standing in the departmental Master of Science program.
Sami Khenissi, Connor PigottCSE Arthur M. Riehl Award
The award is given to a graduate/professional student with excellent academic performance and contributions to the department activities. The award is given in recognition of Professor Riehl who retired after 40 years of service as a faculty member (1959 – 1999) including 10 years as department chair (1977-1987).
Khalil Damak, Mariem Boujebene, Derek Harris, Asma BaccoucheCSE Outstanding Undergraduate Award
The award is given to a CSE undergraduate student who demonstrates excellence and potential for future achievements. The recipient is selected by the CSE faculty.
Allen Boss
IEEE Outstanding CSE Student Award
The IEEE Louisville Chapter honors two outstanding students upon the recommendation of CSE faculty.
John KinneyGwong Sun Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in CSE with an outstanding academic record and potential for achievement in their professional career. The award is given in honor of Dr. Gwong Sun who joined the Speed School faculty in 1978 and served with dedication until his death in 2003.
Kelly Ann MorrisSamuel T. Fife Outstanding Master of Engineering Graduate in Electrical Engineering Award
Mrs. Claudine M. Fife established this award in memory of her husband, Samuel T. Fife, Professor of Electrical Engineering in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering (1931-1968) and Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department (1931-1942). A cash prize is awarded each year to the outstanding Master of Engineering graduate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Geoffrey BohnSamuel T. Fife Scholarship Award
This scholarship award is given annually to the Electrical and Computer Engineering student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering who has attained the highest cumulative scholastic standing by the end of the first year of study in the Professional School of Engineering. The prize consists of a handbook provided by the Louisville Section of the IEEE and a scholarship funded by Mrs. Claudine Fife in memory of her husband, Samuel T. Fife.
Regan WakefieldM. Gordon Northrop Student Activities Award
The Louisville Section IEEE Activity Award is given annually to an Electrical and Computer Engineering student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering who has contributed most to the student branch activities, including paper presentation. Kasey Shirley IEEE Outstanding Student Awards The University of Louisville Student Branch of IEEE honors two outstanding students. Alex Bennett and William Funke Electrical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Award This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering.
Brandon YoungIEEE Outstanding Student Awards
The University of Louisville Student Branch of IEEE honors two outstanding students.
Clay Groeschen, Stanley DoergerElectrical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Award
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering.
Ruoshi ZhangJames D. Barnhouse Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is presented to support a deserving student majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. The award is in memory of James D. Barnhouse, a Speed School graduate (BEE ‘70), who was responsible for the design and implementation of the Community Core exhibits at Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center.
Erik RiegerTheobald Scholarship Award
The Edward J. and Eunice B. Theobald Scholarship Fund has been established to provide income that will be used for a scholarship to be awarded to a full-time Electrical and Computer Engineering student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering. This scholarship is awarded to a student who best demonstrates academic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, civic involvement, and a commitment to engineering science.
Islam Alkabbany, Mohamad Ghanoum, Brandon YoungInstitute of Industrial Engineers Activity Award
The Louisville Chapter 18 of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Activity Award is given annually to an industrial engineering student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering who has contributed most to the activities of the University of Louisville Chapter 902 of the IIE.
Conrad JohnsonLouis D. Brandeis Scholarship Award
The Louisville Chapter 18 of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Scholarship Award is given annually to the industrial engineering student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering who has demonstrated both scholarly achievement and the promise of corresponding professional attainment. It is given in memory of Louis D. Brandeis, a native of Louisville and an early champion of industrial engineering.
Morgan TallioAmerican Society For Quality Scholarship Award
The Louisville Section 912 of the American Society for Quality Scholarship award is given annually to the student in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering, who has demonstrated, through scholarly achievement and research,the potential to make a significant contribution to the field of Quality.
Yuan ZhangIndustrial Engineering Graduate Student Award
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in the Graduate Program in Industrial Engineering. Audrey Dorris Industrial Engineering Doctoral Dissertation Award This award is given annually to the PhD student who is judged to have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the completion and defense of an Industrial Engineering doctoral dissertation.
Jacob ReadIndustrial Engineering Doctoral Dissertation on Award
This award is given annually to the PhD student who is judged to have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the completion and defense of an Industrial Engineering doctoral dissertation.
Luis Cardona OlarteAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Student Section Award
The Louisville Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers participates in the technical and professional development of J. B. Speed School of Engineering students through its support of the Mechanical Engineering Department’s ASME student section. The Louisville Section of ASME presents this award to that student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the activities of the Student Section.
Carlea Brown, Hannah ZieglerHsing Chuang Award for Excellence in Graduate Study
A plaque and a cash award are given annually to the Mechanical Engineering graduate student who best epitomizes the academic and professional qualities of Dr. Hsing Chuang, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering. Criteria include a strong scholastic record, demonstrated creativity in research or design, and participation in professional societies.
Martin BrownThe George W. Springstube Scholarship
This fund was established by Lisa Lindsey and Steven Lindsey to help provide financial support to a Kentucky resident attending the J. B. Speed School of Engineering majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Christian TobbeMechanical Engineering Department Academic Achievement Awards
These awards, consisting of a plaque and cash prize, are given to Mechanical Engineering students at the sophomore, junior, senior and graduate professional level with the highest cumulative academic standing in their class.
Sophomore: Ben Mitchell
Junior: Justin Young
Senior: Sarah Taheri
Graduate Professional: Joshua Kotter