Bioengineering Department Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
The Department of Bioengineering celebrated our Spring graduates at a reception in Bellefield Hall on Saturday, May 2 and recognized 19 seniors for their service, academic achievements, and leadership.
“I’m extremely proud of our graduating students,” said Steve Abramowich, John A. Swanson Professor of Bioengineering and associate chair for undergraduate education. "Our award recipients truly embody our spirit of excellence, and it has been a privilege to witness each one of our graduates grow both as bioengineers and as people during their time here.”
2026 Undergraduate Student Awards
Outstanding Senior in Engineering Tracks
Bioimaging and Signals Track Award
Connor Rees
Biomechanics Track Award
- Adam Almoukamal
- Jillian Brockhoff
Cellular Engineering Track Awards
- Alexis DiNapoli
- Colin Henchy
Medical Product Engineering Track Award
- Shirin Kaye
Jane and Jerome Schultz Outstanding Senior Design Award
Team 6: E-Z CVC: Improving Ultrasound-Guided Central Line Placement
Alexis DiNapoli, Colin Henchy, Tyler Johnston, Abrahim Kashkoush, Phillip Lavrenyuk, Trin Murphy, Tristyn Auth
Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction Award
Isabella Hsia
Undergraduate Research Assistant Award
Colin Henchy
Excellence in Bioengineering Service Award
Colby Shores
Alexis DiNapoli
Excellence in Leadership Award
Ashlyn Odenwald – Undergraduate BMES President
William Miller – Undergraduate BMES Vice President
Outstanding Bioengineering Senior Award
Satyaj Bhargava
Bhargava is also the recipient of the University of Pittsburgh's Emma W. Locke Award & the Frederick Honors College Dean’s Excellence in Research Award.