Awards

Six to earn Innovator of the Year awards Whether in labs or lecture halls, student organizations or startup businesses, innovation is a constant across Case Western Reserve. Next week, Sept. 26–29, the university will recognize that spirit with Innovation Week—four days filled with nearly 20…

Of the many traits that unite members of the Case Western Reserve University community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be the…

Prajakta Joshi, a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering, received the Visiting Researcher Award from the Parkinson's Foundation. The objective of this award is to offer graduate students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to enhance their existing skill set to advance their…

Researchers at the Center for Global Health and Disease at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine were selected for a five-year Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant R01 award in reproductive health and fertility. The research team is composed of Douglas…

Ankit Sharma, postdoc at Case School of Engineering, recently received the prestigious Global 5 Under 35 Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Award. Sharma works with Ya-Ting Liao, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The award represents the…

Kintan Yuan Ayu Silvany, a rising junior majoring in international studies, was named an Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service recipient. The scholarship—also known as the Voyager Scholarship—was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, to help shape leaders to…

Miroslav Humer, vice president and chief information officer at Case Western Reserve University, was recently named one of the top 10 education CIOs by Classroom Solutions. The honor recognizes information technology leaders at educational institutions who have been successful in establishing…

In combination with Cleveland architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross, the Planning and Design team—part of Campus Planning and Facilities Management—has been honored with recognition from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for their work on the Fribley Commons renovation, which was completed…

David Cooperrider David Cooperrider, Distinguished University Professor at Weatherhead School of Management, recently received one of the highest honors in his field: the 2023 OD Network Award for Elevating Humanity by the Organization Development Network. The award was presented to Cooperrider…

Clayton Cooper (CWR ’20; GRS ’20, mechanical engineering), a fourth-year mechanical engineering PhD student at Case Western Reserve University, earned special recognition during the North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) in June. Cooper received the 2023 Student Research…