The Distinguished Engineering Alumni/Alumnae Award is presented to men and women who have distinguished themselves in any field in ways that reflect favorably on Purdue University, the engineering profession, or society in general.
These alumni are engaged in engineering work and their record of accomplishments is indicated by their growth into positions of increasing responsibility. Learn more about these alumni and watch their remarks at the awards ceremony by clicking on the “View Bio” button below or view the photo gallery.
Carlotta M. Arthur
BSMetE 1985
Linda G. Blevins
PhD ME 1996
Benjamin L. Diachun
BSME 1999
Mica R. Endsley
MSIE 1985
Keyvan Esfarjani
BSIE 1992, MSIE 1994
Erin J. Flanigan
BSCE 1987
Sung Jin Kim
PhD ME 1992
Julie A. Kramer White
BSAAE 1990
David H. Li
BSChE 1995
John D. McDonald
BSEE 1973, MSEE 1974
Jalal A. Nafakh
BSCE 1983, MSCE 1984, PhD CE 1987
James P. Renna
BSAAE 1986
Valerie E. Taylor
BSCEE 1985, MSEE 1986
Erin Trabel Youngs
BSIE 1992
J. William Uhrig
BSAAE 1982
Nancy E. Uridil
BSCE 1974
Brent W. Webb
PhD ME 1986