May 2020

Nuclear Science and Engineering Annual Awards 2020

The following awards were announced at the virtual awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering and the student chapter of the American Nuclear Society on May 22, 2020.

NSE Awards

William “Robbie” Stewart G

Manson Benedict Award presented to a graduate student for excellence in academic performance and professional promise in Nuclear Science & Engineering.

Warner McGee ’20

Roy Axford Award for academic achievement by a senior in Nuclear Science & Engineering.

Liam Hines ’22

Irving Kaplan Award for academic achievement by a junior in Nuclear Science & Engineering.

Myles Stapleberg ’21

Outstanding UROP Award for outstanding contributions to a research project by a junior or senior in Nuclear Science & Engineering.

Charlotte Wickert ’23

Outstanding UROP Award for outstanding contributions in an NSE project by a freshman or sophomore in Nuclear Science & Engineering.

Hin Yeung âJimmyâ Lee ’20

Outstanding TA & Mentorship Award for exceptional contributions as a teaching assistant and mentor to other students in the Department.

Guanyu Su

Postdoctoral Outstanding Research Award for research of outstanding academic quality conducted within the past year.

Amelia Trainer
Isaac Meyer
Miriam Kreher
Sam McAlpine

Outstanding Student Service for exceptional service to the Department

Rachel Carr
Ahmed Sami Helal Ali Elwakeil
Sara Ferry

Postdoctoral Service Award for exceptional service to the Department, MIT or the world at large through activities outside the lab.

Professor Matteo Bucci

Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Excellence in Teaching

ANS Awards

Professor Nuno Loureiro

PAI Outstanding Faculty Award, presented by the student chapter of the American Nuclear Society.

Brandy Baker

Outstanding Staff Award, presented by the student chapter of the American Nuclear Society.

Dakota Allen G

Outstanding Grader of the Year Award, presented by the student chapter of the American Nuclear Society.