Celebrating Student Achievement 2025

Each year, the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences honors outstanding students whose academic performance, leadership, and contributions to the community exemplify the values of CDS. Mark Crovella, Chair of Academic Affairs, presented the following awards:
The CDS Awards for Academic Excellence recognize students—both undergraduate and graduate—who have gone beyond high marks to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, collaborative spirit, and leadership in the classroom. These recipients embody what it means to be a scholar and a citizen of our learning community.
The CDS Service & Community Awards are presented to students who have made a significant impact on the life of CDS through their dedication to service, peer support, and community-building. Their leadership has helped shape the inclusive, vibrant culture that defines our faculty.
CDS Teaching Excellence Awards: We also proudly recognize students who served as teaching fellows, assistants, and class assistants. Their commitment to excellence in instruction and mentorship plays a crucial role in the success of our academic programs. Here is a list of exceptional students and their many achievements.
CDS Undergraduate Student Speaker
Emma Steel
CDS Graduate Student Speaker
Shruthi Bandyadka
CDS Award for Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies
Alex Lavaee
Alicja Mahr
Serena Theobald
CDS Award for Academic Excellence in Graduate Studies
Viktoria Zruttova
CDS Award for Service to the Undergraduate Community
Emma Steel
Elizabeth (Libby) Rosen
CDS Award for Service to the Graduate Community
Caslow Chien
CDS Teaching Excellence Award for Undergraduate Students
Ethan Chang
Anup De
CDS Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students
Kevin Quinn