The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Department has announced the recipients of the 2023 Departmental Leadership Awards! These students and faculty have set themselves apart from their peers academically and as prominent members in our community. Congratulations to these deserving individuals!
ACADEMIC AWARDS
John A. Focht Academic Excellence Award in Civil Engineering
Faaris Kukkadi
Presented to a Civil Engineering student who started as a freshman at UT-Austin, has the highest GPA in the class and is completing their degree in four years.
Werner E. Dornberger Academic Excellence Award in Architectural Engineering
Lily Cmerek
Presented to an Architectural Engineering student who started as a freshman at UT-Austin, has the highest GPA in the class and is completing their degree in four years.
Environmental Engineering Academic Excellence Award
Lauryn McCosky
Presented to an Environmental Engineering student who started as a freshman at UT-Austin, has the highest GPA in the class and is completing their degree in four years.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Civil Engineering Leadership Award
Tulio Sulbaran
Presented to a Civil Engineering student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in campus and community activities.
Architectural Engineering Leadership Award
Lizeth Hernandez
Presented to an Architectural Engineering student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in campus and community activities.
Environmental Engineering Leadership Award
Talia Elkhatib
Presented to an Environmental Engineering student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in campus and community activities.
TEACHING AWARDS
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Emily Klingaman
Presented to a teaching assistant who has shown exemplary dedication and motivation in their teaching.
Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award
Maria Juenger
Presented to a faculty member who best meets the ideals of an excellent teacher and a good friend.
Department Teaching Award
Professor Krishna Kumar
Presented to a faculty member who has excelled in teaching and has demonstrated exceptional motivation of students in the classroom.
