Department celebrates school year at inaugural banquet
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The chemical engineering department students, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate the end of the 2023-2024 school year at its inaugural banquet on April 22 in Student Center East.
“The end of the year banquet was an unequivocal success, showcasing the remarkable growth of our students over the past year,” said Department Head and Professor Vikas Berry. “From their deepened understanding of chemical engineering to their strides in professional development, the camaraderie within the department, and their personal introspection, it’s clear our students have truly flourished. Congratulations to all on such a fulfilling journey of learning and professional growth.”
The banquet was organized by Chem-E Connect, formerly known as the Department Action Team.
Winners from this year’s banquet include:
$500 First Place Senior Design Showcase Award: Maxum Caesar and Danny Angulo, sponsored by Lanzajet
$400 Second Place Senior Design Showcase Award: Emina Abdic, Ranim Bajes, Andrew Murillo, and Astrid Vargas, sponsored by Honeywell UOP
$300 Third Place Senior Design Showcase Award: Lenka Kostadinov, Kevin Malec, Darshil Patel, and Mariam Saeed, sponsored by Stepan
Most Likely to Engineer a Bright Future: Queen Adedire, Karim Al Zahabi, Alina Iovu, and Joshua Olusoji
Friendliest Chem-E: Queen Adedire, Roberto Arzuaga, Lee Foster, Joshua Olusoji, Ria Patel, and Emily Seriruk
Most (Navier-) Stoked for Class: Muhammad Abdelqader, Dylan Chacon, Lenka Kostadinov, Joshua Olusoji, and Monse Reynoso
Best Reaction Catalyst: Queen Adedire, Zain Alsalhani, Zachary Hinton, Joshua Olusoji, Monse Reynoso, and Associate Professor Lewis Wedgewood
Best Dressed Chem-E: Jazmin Aca, Queen Adedire, Roberto Arzuaga, Anna Cai, and Ogechikanma Ihenacho
First Place CHE 201 Project: Qussay Suleiman
Student Service and Leadership Award: Nadia Nikolova
Best Graduate Student Mentor: Louie Edano
Best Graduate Student TA Award: Alex Acquah
Most Dedicated to Student Success: Clinical Associate Professor Betul Bilgin
Most Inspired Professor: Clinical Associate Professor Michael Caracotsios
Most Likely to Check Up on Students After Graduation: Clinical Associate Professor Michael Caracotsios