BAE Faculty and Staff Receive 2026 Engineering Awards
Multiple BAE Faculty and Staff received awards at the 2026 Engineering Awards Ceremony
Withrow Inclusive Excellence Awards
These awards recognize faculty and staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement in advancing inclusive excellence through research, teaching, and outreach.
Emerging Accomplishments Award
- Kate Balgoyen, academic program coordinator, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
(Left) Interm Dean Papapolymerou and (Right) Kate Balgoyen
Withrow Global Leadership Award
This award recognizes faculty and staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement in advancing global scholarship through research, teaching, and outreach.
- Evangelyn Alocilja, professor, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Withrow Student Service Award
This award is presented to an advisor, academic specialist, or non-tenure track instructor for outstanding service to students.
- John Denny, specialist – advisor, Engineering Undergraduate Student Affairs
Withrow Teaching Excellence Awards
These awards, based primarily on student nominations, recognize faculty who have created effective, enthusiastic learning environments, are accessible and dedicated to advising and mentorship.
- Jiyoon Yi, assistant professor, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering