Inspiring Awardees

Inspiring Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians and Statisticians

In 2022, Dean Wendy L. Reed created the Inspiring Award as part of the Academy of Science and Engineering.  This award recognizes alumni who are early in their career and making significant contributions in STEM fields

2025 Awardees
Loranzie Rogers, Inspiring Scientist
Bachelor of Science, Biology 2017, 
Master of Science, Integrated Biosciences, 2019, 

Tana O’Keefe, Inspiring Scientist
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 2018 

2024 Awardees
Julie Lucas, Inspiring Scientist
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 2000
Master of Science, Water Resources Science, 2005

Lindsey Dietz, Inspiring Statistician
Bachelor of Science Mathematics. 2006
Master of Science, Applied & Computational Mathematics 2008

2023 Awardees
Maryann Hoff, Inspiring Engineer
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 2004
Master of Environmental Health & Safety, 2006

Joshua Schultz, Inspiring Engineer
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2005

2022 Awardees
Nathan Dejager, Inspiring Scientist
Master of Science, Biology, 2005

Ben Helmer, Inspiring Engineer
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 2015