The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has recently recognized the professional achievements and contributions of several esteemed alumni and supporters. The recipient of this year’s Dean’s Award is Phil Bayly, the Lee Hunter Distinguished Professor, who has been a member of the WashU faculty since 1993.

Winners of the Alumni Achievement Award include: Rebecca Fushimi, a prominent research scientist at Idaho National Laboratory; Matt Holton, senior vice president of technology and customer insights at Mastercard; Randy Knight, a professor emeritus of physics at California Polytechnic State University, known for his impactful contributions to physics education; and Rebecca Losli, who heads Illinois American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the state.

Recipients of the Emerging Leader Award include: Kenneth Edwards, a pioneer in food, beverage, and consumer goods technology since 2000; Krista Gietl, who directs digital transformation and data science at MilliporeSigma; and Elisabeth Rennell Hosmer, director of the PhantomStrike Capture Program Management at Raytheon, overseeing an innovative direct commercial sale radar product.

To learn more about the honorees, visit the McKelvey Engineering website.

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