Celebrating Student Achievement 2025

Mark Crovella CDS Convocation Ceremony 2025
CDS Chair of Academic Affairs Mark Crovella

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