Dean's Medal for Academic Excellence
Each year, the UW Engineering dean recognizes two exceptional students for academic excellence. Students must meet specific eligibility requirements and are selected from among those nominated by department chairs and reviewed by a selection committee.
Selection criteria include grades, rigor and distribution of courses, research experience, extracurricular activities, and leadership.
Medals will be presented at the Community of Innovators Awards ceremony, May 29th, 2012, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Paul G. Allen Atrium. Dean's Medal recipients also act as gonfaloniers (banner carriers) at the UW Seattle Commencement Ceremony.
Congratulations to the 2011 Medalists!
Alfred (Johnny) Deichsel
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Johnny chose to study civil engineering to solve problems, not only study them and because he wants to work outside, in a variety of locations. Johnny says his studies have proven both useful and interesting. "My fellow students have been awesome; I can't imagine a better group. I am glad to have gone through this program, and hope to give back to it in the future."
More about Alfred (Johnny) Deichsel
Johnny was born in Washington and loves the rain. He grew up in Longview, Washington, where he fondly remembers shooting hoops, riding a bike on the quiet suburban streets, raising tadpoles, fishing in Lake Sacajawea, and playing video games.
Johnny went to Gonzaga University in Spokane his freshman year, transferring to UW looking to "engage in a broader scope of society, and for anonymity." He says the UW has been an excellent setting for his academic and personal learning. "I love the trees, the fountain, Red Square, and the variety present in both student body and faculty. I've found some fascinating friends and encouraging colleagues. Being a student here has also led me to multiple travel opportunities and life lessons that have further shaped my personalities."
Melanie Drake
Chemical Engineering
Melanie is graduating with a BS in chemical engineering. Some of her favorite experiences from her time at UW include being a proud member of the Dawg Pack all four years, studying abroad in Rome with the Honors Program, and teaching a general chemistry workshop through the Minority Scholars Engineering Program.
As a freshman, Melanie was inspired by her general chemistry courses; her interest in energy applications drew her to chemical engineering. Melanie did undergraduate research with Professor Stuart Adler, working on solid oxide fuel cells. This research has been published, and was awarded a Mary Gates Undergraduate Research Scholarship.
Melanie is also a member of Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies. She was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and will be starting a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of California Berkeley in the fall. She hopes to do research in an energy-related field such as fuel cells or batteries.
Melanie's family has been living in Kent, Washington, for the past ten years. She comes from a long line of Huskies; her father, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, and other extended family were all Huskies before her.
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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