Congratulations to all of our student awards winners! 

The Glenn A. Niemeyer Award recognizes well-rounded individuals with demonstrated excellence in both the classroom and extra-curricular activities that serve to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Outstanding Undergraduate Student

• Samuel Menzie (Occupational Health and Safety Management)

The Seykora Award recognizes a number of seniors who, through their involvement, have made significant and outstanding contributions to the campus community.

• Aziz Sarhan Jr., Mechanical Engineering
• Nicole Seiler, Occupational Safety and Health Management

The Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award honors one student from each undergraduate and graduate discipline. Faculty from each department selection the recipient based upon an earned minimum number of credit hours at an exceptional grade point average.

• Dominic Smith, Computer Engineering
• Nathan Funckes, Computer Science
• Mary Benton, Cybersecurity
• Karmyn VonEhr, Electrical Engineering
• Nicole Nelson, Interdisciplinary Engineering
• Kara Byers, Information Systems
• Isaac Beasley, Information Technology
• Camryn Lozon, Mechanical Engineering
• Nicole Seiler, Occupational Safety and Health Management
• Elizabeth Mitchell, Applied Computer Science (M.S.)
• Jacob Coddaire, Cybersecurity (M.S.)
• Alyssa Hawker, Data Science and Analytics (M.S.)
• North Yates, Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Sierra Strutz, Health Informatics and Bioinformatics (M.S.)

The Kenneth R. Venderbush Award recognizes a senior who has demonstrated an exceptional blend of academic achievement and leadership efficacy while making significant contributions to the campus community.

• Jenna Stolzman was named the 2021 Venderbush award recipient

The Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award honors one student from each undergraduate and graduate discipline. Faculty from each department select the recipient based upon an earned minimum number of credit hours at an exceptional grade point average.

• Adan Pantoja, Computer Engineering
• Matthew Shan, Computer Science
• Katey Armstrong, Electrical Engineering
• Elizabeth Mitchell, Information Systems
• Habiba Salem, Information Technology
• Maxwell Chumley, Mechanical Engineering
• Zachary Mikulec, Occupational Safety and Health Management
• Chase Frarey, Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• Justin Wickenheiser, Applied Computer Science (M.S.)
• Daniel Wolf, Cybersecurity (M.S.)
• Julian Carrasquillo, Data Science and Analytics (M.S.)
• Jackson Brennecke, Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Jigyasha Timsina, Health Informatics and Bioinformatics (M.S.)

The Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award honors one student from each undergraduate and graduate discipline. Faculty from each department select the recipient based upon an earned minimum number of credit hours at an exceptional grade point average.

• Reuben Nyenhuis, Computer Engineering
• Luke Bassett, Computer Science
• Nigel Armstrong, Electrical Engineering
• Mitchell DeJong, Information Systems
• Annelise Trout, Information Technology
• Noah Bollo,  Mechanical Engineering
• Trevor Hartmann, Occupational Safety and Health Management
• Seth Vostad, Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• Jeffrey Wagner, Computer Information Systems (M.S.)
• Sydney Brougham, Data Science and Analytics (M.S.)
• Nicoline Saw, Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Brenna Kizer, Health Informatics and Bioinformatics (M.S.)

The Dean's Citation Awards are given to graduate students for exceptional academic performance in several categories. Students are nominated for the awards by faculty and staff, and then the selections are reviewed and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. 

Academic Excellence in the Degree Program:

• Jeffrey P. Wagner, Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
• Paige M. Melick, Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics
• Samuel C. Kujawski, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics

Outstanding Final Project:

• Michael J. Wynne, Master of Science in Engineering 
• Wanda G. Sankey, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics

The GVSU 3-Minute Thesis Competition invites graduate students to present their thesis in these minutes with a single slide. Winners recieve cash prizes and the funds to represent GVSU at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT® virtual competition. 

• Michael Stratton, Master of Science in Engineering: 2nd place