Posted October 28, 2025
The Founders Award of Excellence was established in 1994 to honor students who embody the qualities of creativity, discovery, and leadership, and the values of pride and responsibility at Rensselaer. The award consists of a special certificate, recognition by faculty, staff, and peers at the Honors Convocation ceremony, and a cash prize. Approximately 1% of RPI's student population are honored each year as winners of Rensselaer’s Founders Award of Excellence.
The following Biomedical Engineering students were selected as 2025 Founders Award winners:
Gideon Bauer
Reese Bush
Chelsea Condon
Ismail Erbas
Frank Peters
Madison Stiefbold
Isabelle Walz
Pia Wilson
Congratulations to all recipients!