Reem Alhalabe wins EGSO Leadership and Service Award

Reem Alhalabe, a fourth-year PhD student in the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Department of Bioengineering, has been named a winner of the inaugural Engineering Graduate Student Organization (EGSO) Leadership and Service Award.

Alhalabe was recognized for her two years of leadership within the Graduate Biomedical Engineering Society (Graduate BMES). First as treasurer and then as president, Alhalabe’s involvement in the organization grew out of watching how student-led initiatives can shape a supportive graduate experience.

As treasurer, Alhalabe worked closely with every officer to budget and fund Graduate BMES events. In her role as president, she collaborated with the BMES board to develop a monthly email series recognizing graduate student accomplishments and launched an end-of-year celebration for the group. In addition, she expanded professional development programming on industry careers and entrepreneurship.

"This achievement is not only mine, it’s the result of the entire incredible 2025–2026 board," Alhalabe said.

Alhalabe and co-winner Lauren Wewer, a 4th year material science and engineering PhD student, will be recognized for this honor at a closed ceremony in April of 2027.