Four AAE staff received recognition for their outstanding work from the Purdue College of Engineering’s annual Staff Awards of Excellence. Finalists and winners all receive a plaque and cash award, and are celebrated at an awards gala — held on December 12, 2025 in the Purdue Memorial Union. 

Scott Meyer (pictured above, sixth from left) earned the Long-Term Impact Award for his work as managing director of Zucrow Laboratories. 

Three others from AAE were selected as finalists in other categories.

• Cesare Guariniello (seventh from left) - Outstanding Research Staff Excellence Award
• Krys Stopka (fifth from left) - Outstanding Research Staff Excellence Award
• Omar Loya (eighth from left) - Support & Service New Employee Excellence Award

AAE Artists

Artwork from three AAE staff members was selected as part of the College of Engineering's Vibrant Community Art Exhibit. The initiative showcases the creativty and imagination of faculty, staff, and students within the College. The exhibit, in its inaugural year, received more than 90 submissions from across the College. They will remain on display near the Kurz Atrium in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering until the next exhibit is placed in late 2026. Their contributions are shown below.

Sarah Allard - Frame of Nature

Alan Cesar - Decay Rates

Haylee Queen-Link - Omnicloud