The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) is excited to present the Outstanding Women Student Awards (https://www.wpi.edu/library/archives-special-collections/history/awards/outstanding-women-student-awards)! Each year, ODIME honors students who identify as women in their first-year, sophomore, and junior year. The awards recognize excellence in academic performance, participation in co-curricular activities, community service, and work experience:
- Marietta E. Anderson Award - Established by Arvid E. Anderson '20 in memory of his wife, this award is presented to the most outstanding first-year, sophomore, or junior woman student who not only has a superior academic record, but also has been a work-study student, a volunteer for college-sponsored activities, and participated in recognized extracurricular activities.
- Gertrude R. Rugg Award - This award, honoring WPI's late Registrar, is given to one or more outstanding first-year women students preparing for a career in engineering and science who have played a significant role at WPI.
- Ellen Knott Award - This award, honoring a long-time secretary in the Mechanical Engineering Department, is given to one or more outstanding sophomore women students preparing for a career in engineering and science who have played a significant role at WPI.
- Bonnie-Blanche Schoonover Award - This award, honoring WPI's former librarian, is given to one or more outstanding junior women students preparing for a career in engineering and science who have played a significant role at WPI.
If you are interested in applying for one or multiple of these awards, please complete the application form (bit.ly/ApplyOWSA) and upload an unofficial copy of your academic transcript and either a personal essay or video by 11:55 PM EST on Sunday, February 11, 2024. All of the applications received will be reviewed by a selection committee. The winners will be honored at the Student Recognition Awards Ceremony in April.
Please email Lauren Feldman (she/they) at diversity@wpi.edu with any questions or accommodations.
Good luck to all of the applicants!
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) promotes and oversees all student facing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) learning experiences, programs, services, trainings, and initiatives for WPI.
