Past Dean's Medalists
2010 Medalists
Eric Arendt
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
Eric was born in California but lived in a number of places while growing up. His family moved to Ethiopia when he was ten, living there for the next four years. On their return to the U.S., his family spent one more year in California before moving to Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School in 2004.
When he moved to Seattle to begin studying at the University of Washington, Eric originally intended to major in the humanities, specifically in English literature. After taking introductory courses in mathematics and computer science, however, he discovered a passion for engineering. He decided to pursue a degree in electrical engineering as a sophomore, and as a junior decided to add an additional degree in computer science and an African studies minor.
During his junior and senior year, Eric served as activities coordinator and president of the HKN Electrical Engineering Honor Society. He also spent three years working as a teaching assistant in the Computer Science Department, teaching classes and assisting in managing the undergraduate teaching assistant staff.
During his senior year, Eric was awarded the Bonderman Travel Fellowship by the University Honors Program. Over the 2008-2009 academic year, Eric spent nine months traveling solo through Turkey, Eastern Europe, Russia, Mongolia, China, India, Ethiopia, Israel, and Italy to study indigenous Christian churches, returning in Autumn 2009 to finish his studies.
While he has not made any concrete plans following his graduation, Eric plans to go into the computer software industry and hopes to return to school for graduate studies in the future.
Shan (Susie) Lu
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Susie is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Painting and Drawing. She believes the combination of art and engineering has nurtured an essential balance within her life.
Through engineering, Susie has had the opportunity to work with many students, faculty, staff, as well as several companies including, the Boeing Company, Avanade Inc., and Starbucks Coffee Company. One of her favorite experiences at UW was the Honors Rome Program; she highly recommends students to pursue study abroad. In the fall Susie will be heading to California to work as a Consultant in Accenture's Technology Labs. She attributes much of her success to her parents' support and sense of humor.
All-College Faculty Meeting
College of Engineering
Thursday, May 24, 2012
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
EE 105
Reception follows
Agenda:
- Dean O'Donnell -- special funding for Engineering
- Update on the Dean's Search
- Approval of Degree Granting
- Provost Ana Mari Cauce on the State of the UW's budget (about 4:15)
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