On Tuesday, May 8, physics and engineering students and faculty gathered to celebrate the culmination of the academic year.
The annual end of the year gathering took place in Johnston Hall on South Campus. Students and faculty all took time to enjoy a tasty meal and camaraderie before the final exams, and to reflect on this year’s student accomplishments.
Several students were recognized at this year’s banquet.
Graduating physics seniors: Sydney Schilling, Brian Matejevich, Sabrina Campelo, Henry Davis
14 Transferring dual-degree students: Victoria Reynolds, Laura Spung, Sarah Hennenkamp, Alex Maggioni, Ellie Macklin, Lindsay Lopez, Kevin Kowalsky, Matthew Venezia, Matthew Lawson, Trent Houpt, Ashley Wenz Matthew Saviano, Anthony Fradden, Glen Kleinschmidt
First Year Physics Prize: Robbie Vanderzee (presented by Associate Professor Ben Evans)
Physics TA Award: Jamie Kaufman (presented by Professor Pranab Das)
Physics Research Award: Michael Dryzer (presented by Associate Professor Scott Wolter)
Physics Service Award: Matt Venezia (presented by Associate Professor Martin Kamela)
Engineering Research Award: Ashley Wenz (presented by Associate Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak)
Engineering Outstanding Student Award: Sarah Hennenkamp (presented by Associate Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak)
Engineering Service Award: Lindsay Lopez and Anthony Fraden (presented by Associate Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak)
Sigma Pi Sigma physics honor society: Ellie MacKlin, Alex Magioni, Sam Jenkins, Glen Kleinschmidt (induction led by Associate Professor Kyle Altmann)