Graduate Education's Awards
Our current graduate students receive recognition and awards from the College of Engineering, the University, professional societies, and national and international government agencies and private foundations. Below are some highlights of these awards received by our students beginning in 2020.
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Purdue University Awards
| Award | 2026 Recipients | All |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award | 0 | 2 |
| Purdue Graduate School Mentoring Award for Graduate Students | 0 | 1 |
| France A. Córdova Leadership in Action Award | 0 | 1 |
College of Engineering Awards
Every spring, the College of Engineering recognizes its graduate students who excel in teaching, service, and research. In addition, one postdoctoral researcher and outstanding mentors of graduate students are honored. Please also click through the award links below to meet our outstanding awardees.
| Award | 2026 Recipients | All |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Dissertation | 0 | 2 |
| Distinguished Thesis | 0 | 1 |
| Outstanding Service Scholarship | 12 | 80 |
| The Estus H. and Vashti L. Magoon Award for Excellence in Teaching | 27 | 248 |
| Outstanding Faculty Mentor | 12 | 83 |
| Estus H. and Vashti L. Magoon Award for Research Excellence | 25 | 117 |
| Outstanding Postdoc | 1 | 7 |