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MS&E announces Commencement Award winners

Students and faculty were recognized for their achievements throughout the academic year.
The City of Palo Alto senior project team won First Place honors (left to right): Solmih Kim, Vel Senthil, Ila Mathur, Lauryn Franzese, and Fortinet Founders chair of MS&E Pamela Hinds | Photo by GradImages

Congratulations to this year's MS&E graduates and Commencement Award winners!

The department celebrated the Class of 2025 at our Commencement ceremony as spring quarter came to a close. Below, see our Commencement Award winners as well as photos from the ceremony:

AwardRecipient(s)
Senior Project - First PlaceCity of Palo Alto team:
Lauryn Franzese
Solmih Kim
Ila Mathur
Vel Senthil
Amin Saberi (faculty advisor)
Senior Project - Second PlaceVocal Justice team:
Ayotunde Adeyinka
Trevor Haskins
Ruby Hernandez
Aristotle Taylor
Markus Pelger (faculty advisor)
Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Undergraduate LevelJulia Brand
Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Graduate LevelChristina Sze
Department Course Assistant AwardIshita Tambat (Autumn 2024)
Jarrod Shingleton (Winter 2025)
Eugene L. Grant Undergraduate Teaching AwardBlake Johnson
Graduate Teaching AwardIrene Lo

 

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