Graduate Awards

The School of Engineering currently has the following prizes and premiums which can be awarded to graduate students:

Outstanding thesis 2023The Outstanding Thesis Award has been established by the School of Engineering to be awarded annually to that graduate student that has presented the most outstanding thesis.
Amount of Award/Prize: $200.00
Nomination Deadline: March 31.

William N. Findley Award 2023The William N. Findley Award for the best paper on the "Mechanical Behavior of Materials" - Professor William N. Findley has endowed an annual award to be given to a graduate student who has produced work,
or has contributed to the work of another individual, which has been published or is deemed likely to be published on the subject of the mechanical behavior ofmaterials. It is Professor Findley's intent that this award be given for the best paper or thesis on the mechanical behavior of materials. All students who are, or have been, graduate students during any part of the academic year are eligible.


Amount of Award/Prize: $500.00


Nomination deadline: March 31. 

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award was established in 2013 by the School of Engineering to recognize outstanding achievement by a graduate student teaching assistant. The award is presented at the annual Engineering Award Dinner in May. 
Amount of Award/Prize: $250.00 
Nomination deadline: March 31.

Xiangning Ge

The Sc.M. Achievement Award was established by the School of Engineering in 2014 and is awarded annually to the most outstanding master’s student.
Amount of Award/Prize: $250.00
Nomination deadline: March 31.

The PRIME Achievement Award is awarded annually based on academic performance and project leadership.

The PRIME Spirit Award is presented to the student who embodies the entrepreneurial ethos of the PRIME program based on entrepreneurial mindset and activities.

The PRIME Ambassador Award is presented to the student who demonstrates excellence in engagement with external stakeholders, such as project advisors, through internships and trips.