Celebrating Excellence in Bioengineering

Congratulations to the 2025 Swanson School of Engineering Bioengineering Spring Graduates!

The Department of Bioengineering celebrated its graduates at a reception in the Alumni Hall Ballroom on Saturday, May 3 and recognized 20 graduating students for service, design, academic achievement, and leadership. 

“This year’s cohort, and particularly the award recipients, exemplify the talent and dedication we strive to cultivate,” said Arash Mahboobin, associate professor of bioengineering and associate chair for undergraduate education. “They inspire great pride within our department, and it is deeply rewarding to play a role in shaping their journey as both engineers and individuals.”

Bioengineering Undergraduate Student Award Winners

Jane and Jerome Schultz Outstanding Senior Design Award

This award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding performance throughout the two-semester Senior Design capstone. This award was made possible through an endowment fund established by founding bioengineering chair Dr. Jerome S. Schultz in memory of his late wife, Dr. Jane Schultz. Recipients receive certificates and cash awards for their achievements. 

Team 8: Improving Bag Valve Masks in Emergency Medicine

• Connor LaMarca, Erica Taylor, Rebecca Miller, Madison Smith, Brock Pemberton, Benjamin McCutcheon

Outstanding Senior in Engineering Tracks Awards:

Bioimaging and Signals 

• Nikhil Madaka

Biomechanics 

• Sarah Shegogue
• Mark Morgan

Cellular Engineering 

• Rebecca Miller
• Tarini Ravikumar

Medical Product Engineering 

• Zander Coleman

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Awards

• Zachary Miller
• Malini Harinath

Undergraduate Research Assistant Award

• Virginia Yu

Excellence in Leadership Awards

• Delaney Moskowitz
• Peter Wood

Excellence in Bioengineering Service Awards

• Hallie Maytin
• Grace Melloy

Outstanding Bioengineering Senior Award

• Brock Pemberton