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Each year the Department of Computer Science nominates students, faculty, and staff who have gone above and beyond to make our community better. We honor and recognize the following people who have worked tirelessly towards excellence in computer science mentoring, teaching, and service.
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Student Awards
Student Hero
Awarded for student leadership and service to the CS community. Nominated by any member of the department.
2019-20
Alayna Richmond
Anna Deng
Outstanding Peer Mentor
Awarded for outstanding student mentorship in the CS community. Nominated by any member of the department.
2020-21
Spencer Colton (Fall quarter)
2019-20
Charlotte Jones (Spring quarter)
Anna Deng (Winter quarter)
Daniel Birnbaum (Fall quarter)
Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Awarded for outstanding teaching assistantship in the CS community. Nominated by any member of the department.
2020-21
Natalie Melo (Fall quarter)
2019-20
Florian Schiffers (Spring quarter)
Kaiyu Hou (Winter quarter)
Leif Rasmussen (Fall quarter)
Faculty Awards
Instructor of the Year
Awarded for excellence in teaching instruction. Nominated by students.
2019-20
Steve Tarzia
Sarah Van Wart
Faculty Service Award
Awarded for high levels of internal service to the department. Nominated by faculty and staff.
2019-20
Robby Findler
Jennie Rogers
Best Research Mentor
2019-20
Marcelo Worsley
Staff Awards
Staff Hero
Awarded for high levels of leadership and internal service to the department. Nominated by faculty and the CS business administrator.
2019-20
Melissa Duong