College Awards

Presented to a faculty member in the College of Engineering who has made significant contributions to the advancement of engineering science and technology.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024David CwiertnyCivil and Environmental Engineering
2022-2023Allan GuymonChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2021-2022Gabriele VillariniIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2020-2021Mathews JacobElectrical and Computer Engineering
2019-2020Punam SahaElectrical and Computer Engineering
2018-2019Jun WangChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2017-2018Pablo CarricaMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2016-2017Thomas SchnellMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2015-2016H. S. UdaykumarMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2014-2015Ching-Long LinMechanical Engineering
2013-2014George S. ConstantinescuCivil and Environmental Engineering
2012-2013Keri HornbuckleCivil and Environmental Engineering
2011-2012Fred SternMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2010-2011Christoph BeckermannMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2009-2010Thomas L. CasavantBiomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2008-2009Gene F. ParkinCivil and Environmental Engineering
2007-2008Michelle M. SchererCivil and Environmental Engineering
2006-2007Karim Abdel-MalekBiomedical Engineering
2005-2006Krishnan B. ChandranBiomedical Engineering
2004-2005Jasbir AroraCivil and Environmental Engineering
2003-2004Alec B. ScrantonChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2002-2003Kyung K. ChoiMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2001-2002Sudhakar M. ReddyElectrical and Computer Engineering
2000-2001Witold F. KrajewskiCivil and Environmental Engineering
1999-2000Vijay K. GoelBiomedical Engineering
1998-1999Gregory R. CarmichaelChemical and Biochemical Engineering
1997-1998Jerald L. SchnoorCivil and Environmental Engineering
1996-1997Andrew KusiakIndustrial Engineering
1995-1996Virendra C. PatelMechanical Engineering
1994-1995Adrian W. KorpelElectrical and Computer Engineering
1993-1994Karl E. LonngrenElectrical and Computer Engineering
1992-1993Edward J. HaugMechanical Engineering

Presented to a faculty member in the College of Engineering who has made significant service contributions to the College of Engineering.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Jennifer FiegelChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2022-2023Michael SchniedersBiomedical Engineering
2021-2022Craig JustCivil and Environmental Engineering
2020-2021Michelle SchererCivil and Environmental Engineering
2019-2020Keri C. HornbuckleCivil and Environmental Engineering
2018-2019Witold KrajewskiCivil and Environmental Engineering
2017-2018James BuchholzMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2016-2017Jacob OdgaardCivil and Environmental Engineering
2016-2017Paul HanleyCivil and Environmental Engineering
2015-2016Jon G. KuhlElectrical and Computer Engineering
2014-2015Charles O. StanierChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2013-2014David RethwischChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2012-2013Yong ChenMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2011-2012Geb W. ThomasMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2010-2011Julie L. P. JessopChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2009-2010Larry J. WeberCivil and Environmental Engineering
2008-2009A. Jacob OdgaardCivil and Environmental Engineering
2007-2008Tonya L. PeeplesChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2006-2007David G. WilderBiomedical Engineering
2005-2006Edwin L. DoveBiomedical Engineering
2004-2005Robert EttemaCivil and Environmental Engineering
2003-2004Victor G. J. RodgersChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2002-2003Christoph BeckermannMechanical Engineering
2001-2002Gregory R. CarmichaelChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2000-2001Lea-Der ChenMechanical Engineering
1999-2000Theodore F. SmithMechanical Engineering
1998-1999Jerald L. SchnoorCivil and Environmental Engineering
1997-1998Wilfrid A. NixonCivil and Environmental Engineering
1996-1997John M. LiittschwagerIndustrial Engineering
1995-1996Kyung K. ChoiMechanical Engineering
1994-1995Krishnan B. ChandranBiomedical Engineering
1993-1994Forrest M. HollyCivil and Environmental Engineering
1992-1993Steve M. CollinsElectrical and Computer Engineering

Presented to a faculty member in the College of Engineering whose activities and accomplishments demonstrate unusually significant and meritorious achievement in teaching during the previous three academic years.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Tyler BellElectrical and Computer Engineering
 Justin GarvinMechanical Engineering
2023Ruben Beltran del RioIndustrial and Systems Engineering
2021-2022Rick FosseCivil and Environmental Engineering
2020-2021David CwiertnyCivil and Environmental Engineering
2019-2020Seth DillardBiomedical Engineering
2018-2019Jennifer FiegelChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2017-2018David AndersonElectrical and Computer Engineering
2016-2017Christopher StoakesCivil and Environmental Engineering
2015-2016Julie L. P. JessopChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2014-2015Jon G. KuhlElectrical and Computer Engineering
2013-2014James H.J. BuchholzMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2012-2013Mona GarvinElectrical and Computer Engineering
 Sarah VigmostadBiomedical Engineering
2011-2012Soura DasguptaElectrical and Computer Engineering
2010-2011Allen BradleyCivil and Environmental Engineering
2009-2010Anton KrugerElectrical and Computer Engineering
2008-2009Gary E. ChristensenElectrical and Computer Engineering
2007-2008David G. WilderBiomedical Engineering
2006-2007Wilfrid A. NixonCivil and Environmental Engineering
2005-2006Er-Wei BaiElectrical and Computer Engineering
 John M. WiencekChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2004-2005Ralph I. StephensMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2003-2004Nicole M. GroslandBiomedical Engineering
2002-2003John D. LeeMechanical and Industrial Engineering
 H. S. UdaykumarMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2001-2002David W. MurhammerChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2000-2001Tonya L. PeeplesChemical and Biochemical Engineering
1999-2000William E. EichingerCivil and Environmental Engineering
1998-1999Thomas L. CasavantElectrical and Computer Engineering
1997-1998Pedro J. AlvarezCivil and Environmental Engineering
 Victor G. J. RodgersChemical and Biochemical Engineering
1996-1997M. Asghar BhattiCivil and Environmental Engineering
1995-1996Gene F. ParkinCivil and Environmental Engineering
1994-1995Forrest M. HollyCivil and Environmental Engineering
1993-1994Mark S. AnderslandElectrical and Computer Engineering
1992-1993Wayne L. PaulsonCivil and Environmental Engineering
1991-1992David G. RethwischChemical and Biochemical Engineering
1990-1991Joseph J. PignatielloIndustrial Engineering
1989-1990Norbert R. MalikElectrical and Computer Engineering

Presented to a faculty member in the College of Engineering to recognize scholarly activities, accomplishments and significant contributions to teaching, research, and service that are remarkable for someone early in their academic career.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Chao WangIndustrial and Systems Engineering
 Casey HarwoodMechanical Engineering
2022-2023Xuan SongIndustrial and Systems Engineering
2021-2022Ibrahim DemirCivil and Environmental Engineering
2021-2022Caterina LamutaMechanical Engineering
2021-2022Greg LeFevreMechanical Engineering
2021-2022Kristan WorthingtonBiomedical Engineering

Presented to a College of Engineering staff member who provides outstanding service to the College of Engineering, has a positive attitude that impacts and improves the work atmosphere within the college, leaves a lasting impression with the college and its constituents, and demonstrates a commitment to the college and its mission. The award honors the late Mary Sheedy, secretary in the Office of the Dean from 1928-1969.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Lisa LangIowa Technology Institute
2022-2023Sara HartmanOffice of Graduate Programs
2021-2022Megan DelaneyFinance and Budget, Dean's Office
2020-2021Matt McLaughlinEngineering Technology Center
2019-2020Jackie StolzeIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2018-2019Mary BenderNational Advanced Driving Simulator
2017-2018Brandon BarquistMechanical Shop
2016-2017Teresa GaffeyIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2015-2016Jennifer RumpingCivil and Environmental Engineering
2014-2015Jill McNamaraOffice of the Dean
2013-2014Cathy KernElectrical and Computer Engineering
2012-2013Sarah WilliamsEngineering Computer Services
2011-2012Margaret EvansMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2010-2011Natalie PotterChemical and Biochemical Engineering and Ethnic Inclusion Effort for Iowa Engineering
2009-2010Susan BeckettComputer Systems Support
2008-2009Judy HollandCivil and Environmental Engineering
2007-2008Jane M. DormanStudent Development Center
2006-2007Doug A. EltoftComputer Systems Support
2005-2006Rebecca S. RoweOffice of the Dean

This annual award acknowledges a staff member whose volunteer or professional service activities demonstrate outstanding service to the College of Engineering, the University community, their profession, or representing the College of Engineering in the wider community, and whose imagination and dedication go beyond the scope of their position in the College of Engineering. 

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Dan GillesIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2022-2023Rebecca WhitakerFIRST Tech Challenge Programs
2021-2022Breanna SheaIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2020-2021Dina BlancElectrical and Computer Engineering
2019-2020Drew LattaIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2018-2019Tony LoeserIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2015-2016Sarah WilliamsEngineering Computer Services
2014-2015Susan BeckettEngineering Computer Services
2013-2014Megan AllenEngineering Student Services
2011-2012Dan CeynarIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2010-2011Deborah HamptonCenter for Computer-Aided Design

Presented to a staff member in the College of Engineering who has made significant contributions to the advancement of engineering science and technology.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Yusuf SermetIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2022-2023Kate GianniniIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2021-2022Oishik SenIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2020-2021Rachel MarekIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2019-2020Marcela PolitanoIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2018-2019Nathan YoungIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2017-2018Andres MartinezIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2016-2017Zhaoyuan WangIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
 Ashley McDonaldNational Advanced Driving Simulator
2014-2015Ibrahim DemirIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2013-2014Radoslaw "Radek" GoskaIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2012-2013Jianming YangIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2010-2011Timothy MarlerCenter for Computer-Aided Design
2008-2009Craig Just Civil and Environmental Engineering
IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2007-2008Rajan BhattCenter for Computer-Aided Design
2006-2007Richard HardinMechanical and Industrial Engineering
2005-2006Chris CoretsopoulosChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2004-2005Marian MusteIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2002-2003Anton KrugerIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering

The student success award will be presented to a staff member in the College of Engineering who has made significant contributions to create an outstanding student experience. This award is meant to recognize staff members who directly or indirectly contribute to student success. 

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Dan MentzerEngineering Computer Services
2022-2023Chris FomonEngineering Computer Services
2021-2022Tom BarnhartEngineering Electronics Shop
2020-2021Josh LobbBiomedical Engineering
2019-2020Laura VasserEngineering Student Success Team

Presented to a PhD student/recent PhD graduate in the College of Engineering to recognize research activities, accomplishments, and significant contributions to the advancement of engineering science and technology.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Adam GalloyBiomedical Engineering
2022-2023Parth KotakMechanical Engineering
2021-2022Camilla TabassoMechanical Engineering

University of Iowa Awards

Presented to a faculty member by the Iowa Board of Regents for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the Regents institutions as well as the State of Iowa.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024-2025Jun WangChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2022-2023Joseph M. ReinhardtBiomedical Engineering
2021-2022Keri C. HornbuckleCivil and Environmental Engineering
2020-2021Michelle SchererCivil and Environmental Engineering
2013-2014Larry J. WeberCivil and Environmental Engineering
2011-2012Karim Abdel-MalekBiomedical Engineering
2010-2011Milan SonkaElectrical and Computer Engineering
2009-2010Witold F. KrajewskiCivil and Environmental Engineering
2008-2009Er-Wei BaiElectrical and Computer Engineering
2003-2004Krishnan B. ChandranBiomedical Engineering
2002-2003Kyung K. ChoiMechanical Engineering
1998-1999Gene F. ParkinCivil and Environmental Engineering
1997-1998Gregory R. CarmichaelChemical and Biochemical Engineering
1993-1994Virendra C. PatelMechanical Engineering
1992-1993Jerald L. SchnoorCivil and Environmental Engineering
1991-1992Edward J. HaugMechanical Engineering

The President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence represents the highest level of achievement in teaching given at the University of Iowa.

YearRecipientDepartment
2022-2023David MurhammerChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2019-2020Suresh M.L. RaghavanBiomedical Engineering
2016-2017Julie L. P. JessopChemical and Biochemical Engineering
2015-2016Anton KrugerElectrical and Computer Engineering
2011-2012A. Allen Bradley, Jr.Civil and Environmental Engineering
2009-2010Gene ParkinCivil and Environmental Engineering
2007-2008Craig JustCivil and Environmental Engineering
2005-2006Er-Wei BaiElectrical and Computer Engineering
2004-2005Edwin DoveBiomedical Engineering

The Scholar of the Year Award celebrates nationally recognized recent achievement in outstanding research, scholarship, and/or creative activities.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Jun WangChemical and Biochemical Engineering

The Brody Award is named in honor of the late Michael J. Brody, former president of the UI Faculty Senate. It recognizes outstanding faculty who have made exceptional contributions to the UI and the community.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Nicole M. GroslandBiomedical Engineering
2018-2019Witold F. KrajewskiCivil and Environmental Engineering
2016-2017Larry J. WeberCivil and Environmental Engineering
2012-2013Edwin DoveBiomedical Engineering
2010-2011Tonya PeeplesChemical and Biochemical Engineering

The Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award provides funding and development opportunities for outstanding tenured associate professors who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and are exceptional teachers in and out of the classroom. 

YearRecipientDepartment
2024-2025James AnkrumBiomedical Engineering

Presented to a staff member by the Iowa Board of Regents for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the Regents institutions as well as the State of Iowa.

YearRecipientDepartment
2022-2023Brandon BarquistIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2018-2019Nathan YoungIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2016-2017Dawn MarshallNational Advanced Driving Simulator
2015-2016Kelli DelfosseEngineering Student Services
2015-2016Carmen LangelIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2010-2011Cornelia MutelIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2010-2011Marian MusteIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
2008-2009Rebecca A. M. WhitakerStudent Development Center
2001-2002Tatsuaki Nakato IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
1999-2000Cornelia Mutel IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
1998-1999Fred W. Streicher Office of the Dean
1996-1997 James GossIIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
1996-1997Craig JustCivil and Environmental Engineering

Presented to a staff member of the University of Iowa for outstanding accomplishments and contributions that significantly benefited or brought honor or recognition to the University.

1988-1989
Beverly Palmer
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

1989-1990
Jane Frank
Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research

1990-1991
Connie Lange
Mechanical Engineering

1992-1993
Rebecca Rowe
Office of the Dean

1993-1994
Marlene Janssen
IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering

1995-1996
Edwin E. Taylor III
Undergraduate Programs/Career Services Office

1995-1996
Diane Schaeffer
Civil and Environmental Engineering

1998-1997
Twila Meder
IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering

2005-2006
Linda Wheatley
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

2006-2007
Diana Harris
Computer Systems Support

2007-2008
Wendy Brentner
Office of the Dean

2012-2013
Susan Beckett
Engineering Computer Service

2015-2016
Doug Eltoft
Engineering Technology Centers

Teresa Gaffey
IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering

2016-2017
Matthew McLaughlin
Engineering Technology Centers

2022-2023
Stephen Cable
Driving Safety Research Institute

The Hancher-Finkbine Medallion represents leadership, learning, and loyalty.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Riley Post Civil and Environmental Engineering

Presented by the University of Iowa's Laboratory Safety Committee.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024-2025Chris Knutson IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes teaching assistants who have demonstrated outstanding abilities at the University of Iowa.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Bill BangelIndustrial and Systems Engineering

The Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy, given annually by the Office of the Provost, honors University of Iowa administrators and staff who support undergraduate education and serve as strong, effective advocates for undergraduate students and the undergraduate experience.

YearRecipientDepartment
2015-2016Scott CoffelHanson Center for Technical Communication
2010-2011Megan AllenEngineering Student Services
2008-2009Jane DormanStudent Development Center

Each year, the Office of Undergraduate Research sponsors up to five Excellence in Undergraduate Research Awards to undergraduate students involved in research/creative work at the University of Iowa.

YearRecipientDepartment
2024Grayson TalaskiBiomedical Engineering

2023 College of Engineering Awards Committees

  • Brian Morelli, (ESAC President, Chair of ESAC Awards Committee)
  • Diane Fountain, Senior HR Director
  • Kate Dudley, ESAC member
  • Derek Ikoma, ESAC member
  • Rosemary Tiwari, ESAC member
  • Megan Delaney, past winner
  • Kathleen Tandy, UI Staff Council