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Excellence in ECE Honor Roll

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The Excellence in ECE Honor Roll recognizes students who have participated in service to the ECE department through their contributions to department-specific events and programming designed to foster an inclusive and supportive community for all.

Every year, the ECE department will publish a list of Honor Roll inductees as a featured story on our website and social media. We encourage you to list this recognition on your résumé/CV/LinkedIn.

Eligible Events/Activities

  • All contributions must have taken place between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025
  • Events/programming run by the ECE Department (see examples below)
  • Activity done on behalf of an organization if the event is still run by the ECE department.
  • NOTE: We recognize many students may also be supporting ECE’s values through work done for student organizations, the college/university, non-University of Michigan organizations, as well as informal activities such as private mentorship of ECE students. You may submit these activities for potential consideration.

Examples

Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Being an Active Participant at an ECE Event Speaking as a panelist at an ECE event, leading discussions, staffing stations/tables, etc.
  • Contributing to ECE Recruitment Efforts Participating in or organizing efforts to educate prospective students about ECE and/or encourage them to join the ECE department.
  • Creating Inclusive Study Groups Forming or leading study groups or peer-learning sessions open to all students, providing a supportive academic environment for all ECE students.
  • Hosting Workshops or Training Sessions Developing and facilitating workshops that address topics like inclusion and community building, mental health awareness, or academic success strategies for ECE students.
  • Participating in Meaningful Discussions Speaking with ECE staff/faculty about recruitment or department culture, discuss community matters during the Chair’s Office Hours, etc.
  • Planning/Organizing Department Events Coordinating or assisting in the planning of ECE department events such as Spirit Day, Lunar New Year, Diwali Celebration, welcome dinners, career panels, or networking nights that promote community building.
  • Supporting Research and Outreach Projects Engaging with projects that have a community outreach component, such as partnerships with local schools or community tech initiatives.
  • Volunteering at Departmental Fairs and Conferences Assisting with the organization and operation of academic fairs, tech expos, or conferences hosted by the ECE department.

Ineligible Events/Activities

The Excellence in ECE Honor Roll is for volunteer activities only.

  • Service performed for monetary compensation is not eligible (e.g., work done for Electrify Tech Camps)
  • ECE Ambassadors can count their service either for this award or for the ambassador program but not both

How to Self-Nominate

  • To nominate yourself, fill out the Excellence in ECE Honor Roll Self-Nomination Form for each activity you have completed.
  • You may submit as many activities as you like. There is no limit.
  • SELF-NOMINATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11:59pm

How to Nominate Someone Else

  • Students may nominate peers who are deserving of this recognition.
  • Faculty and staff may nominate students who are deserving of this recognition.
  • To nominate someone else, fill out the Excellence in ECE Honor Roll Peer/Student Nomination Form.
  • There is no limit to the number of students that peers, faculty and staff may nominate. Please submit separate nomination forms for each student.
  • PEER/STUDENT NOMINATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11:59pm

Past Inductees