New Engineering Scholars

During orientation events, freshmen scholarship students enjoyed a reception in Whitaker Hall. The scholars mingled with fellow engineering students and faculty.

2008-2009 Freshmen McKelvey Scholars

Each year, select incoming engineering students will be chosen for the James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholar Program, funded in part by the Clare Boothe Luce Program of the Henry Luce Foundation. Those selected hold the honor of being called a McKelvey or Luce Scholar, and each will receive an award to conduct research with any Washington University faculty member in engineering, medicine, or the sciences.

Ryan Dawson
Bayan Jalalizadeh
Rohan Jalalizadeh
Landon Oetjen
Birce Onal
Elizabeth Phillips
Catherine Reynolds
Amanda Sabele
Katherine Stammer
Ceren Yalaz
Diana Zhu

2008-2009 Freshmen Langsdorf Scholars

The Engineering Academic Fellowship Program recognizes first-year applicants to the School of Engineering who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, particularly in science and mathematics.

Rohan Jalalizadeh
Ceren Yalaz

2008-2009 Freshmen Woodward Scholars

The Engineering Academic Fellowship Program recognizes first-year applicants to the School of Engineering who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, particularly in science and mathematics.

Bayan Jalalizadeh
Landon Oetjen
Elizabeth Phillips
Iris Shelly
Katherine Stammer

2008-2009 Freshmen Ervin Scholar

In honor of John B. Ervin, Washington University established the Ervin Scholars Program to help create a more diverse community on campus. Recognizing the intellectual, leadership, and service achievements of American students, this program supports students who demonstrate their commitment to bringing diverse people together.

Ryan Dawson

2008-2009 Freshmen Rodriguez Scholars

Washington University's Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program recognizes students of exceptional merit who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements, along with the passion for service exemplified by Annika Rodriguez. Annika Lynn Rodriguez received a B.S.B.A. degree from the University's Olin Business School in 1996, majoring in international business. Annika planned the first Latin American Awareness Week on campus, educating Washington University students about issues affecting Latin America, as well as teaching merengue and other dances. She joined the Peace Corps after graduation and was sent to Honduras to help aid people living in poverty.

Oliver Jones
Carolina Peguero
Anastasia Romanyuk
Laura Sanchez