The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering celebrated its top work of the year Nov. 14 at an awards ceremony for students, faculty and staff.
Awards honored the best undergraduate and graduate student work, the most-effective teachers, and remarkable research for 2024. They also recognized staff excellence and impactful service to the School.
Karen and John Huff School Chair Don Webster hosted the event, stepping in for CEE Awards Committee chair Arash Yavari who is currently teaching abroad in Barcelona. Webster presented thirteen awards to students, staff and faculty who excelled during 2024, chosen by the committee from nominations by their peers.
“A huge congratulations to the student, staff, and faculty awardees this year,” said Webster. “The excellence of our programs results from the dedicated work of our community members, and I am delighted to see these individuals recognized for their achievements.”
Here are the honorees:

Mourin Jarin
Jean-Lou Chameau Research Excellence Award

Mike Anderson and Chris Radcliff
Outstanding Staff Leadership Award
Pictured: Chair Don Webster congratulates Chris Radcliff, center, and Mike Anderson

ISG (Information Systems Group)
Professional Support Excellence Award
Pictured, left to right: Anthony Vining, Chris Radcliff, Don Webster, Mike Anderson,
John Temple, Josh Hall

Aditya Kumar
Bill Schutz Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Ryan Sherman
Young Faculty Research

Yongsheng Chen
Excellence in Research Program Development Award

Fred Meyer and Ryan Sherman
CEE Appreciation Award
Pictured: Ryan Sherman, left, with Don Webster and Fred Meyer

Yumeng Zhao
Best Ph.D. Thesis Award
“Angelwing bivalve-inspired rock drilling”

Chloe Jackson
Solutions Award

Michael Gooden
Administrative Support Excellence Award

Francesco Fedele
Education Innovation Award

David Frost
Research Innovation Award

Ching-Hua Huang
Sustained Research Award