Each spring, awards are given to undergraduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science in recognition of outstanding scholarly achievements and service to the School and University community.
Read the full list of Bioengineering undergraduate award winners below.
The following awards are presented by the SEAS Undergraduate Affairs Committee.
The Wolf-Hallac Award
Shiny Shen
This award was established in October 2000 to recognize the graduating female senior from across Penn Engineering’s departments who is seen as a role model, has achieved a high GPA (in the top 10% of their class), and who has demonstrated a commitment to school and/or community.
Maddie Magee Award
Sage Leland
The Maddie Magee Award for Undergraduate Excellence was established to remember and celebrate Madison “Maddie” N. Magee, MEAM BS ’21, BE MS ’21. The award is given annually to a Penn Engineering senior who best exemplifies the energy, enthusiasm and excellence that was Maddie.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Madison Magee Award for Undergraduate Excellence, and I will carry forward her legacy of energy, enthusiasm, and
dedication in everything I pursue beyond Penn Engineering.”
-Sage Leland
The following awards are presented by the Department of Bioengineering.
The Hugo Otto Wolf Memorial Prize
Natey Kim
Ben Nachod
This prize is awarded to one or more members of each department’s senior class, distinguishing students who meet with great approval of the professors at large through “thoroughness and originality” in their work.
“I would like to thank all of the wonderful BE professors and lab instructors who have supported and mentored me throughout the past four years. I am also deeply grateful to Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Momin for their guidance and support as research mentors, as well as to all of the members of the Mitchell and Momin labs.”
-Ben Nachod
The Bioengineering Student Leadership Award
Yerahm Hong
This award is given annually to a student in Bioengineering who has demonstrated, through a combination of academic performance, service, leadership, and personal qualities, that they will be a credit to the Department, the School, and the University.
“I had never imagined just how wonderful a community BE would be when I first arrived at Penn–from the faculty, BE lab staff, my fellow students, and alumni, I’ve found my family right here in BE labs. Thank you to all of my BE professors (and the lab instructors and staff, especially) for their contributions to my growth in the classroom and beyond. I’m very grateful and honored to represent BE!”
– Yerahm Hong
The Herman P. Schwan Award
John Kim
The Herman P. Schwan Award was established by the faculty of the Department of Bioengineering as an enduring tribute to their colleague and friend, in honor and recognition of his outstanding achievements in Bioengineering, and in commemoration of the receipt of his honorary Doctor of Science degree in 1986 from the University. This award is given each year to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has demonstrated the highest standards of scholarship and academic achievement.
“Thank you to the Bioengineering faculty, mentors, and classmates who made my time at Penn truly special. Whether it was late-night study sessions before exams or working together on research projects, your support shaped my learning and experience. I feel very lucky to be part of such a caring and inspiring community!”
-John Kim
Penn Engineering Exceptional Service Award
Trenton Campos
Yash Rajpal
Anthony Tukanowicz-Hassett
Austin Wei Zhuang
This award recognize students for their outstanding service to the University and their larger communities.
“I’m so grateful to be given the chance to serve as both a mentor and a TA throughout my time here at Penn!”
-Yash Rajpal
“I would like to thank all my BE professors for giving me the opportunity and knowledge to serve as a TA and mentor for others.”
-Austin Wei Zhuang
Albert Giandomenico Award
Kyulee Kim
Jennifer Li
Sunnie Li
Max Wang
The Bioengineering Department also presents a single lab group with the Albert Giandomenico Award which reflects their “teamwork, leadership, creativity, and knowledge applied to discovery-based learning in the laboratory.”