Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize honors students majoring in engineering or science who best exemplify excellence in the humanities and arts and the integration of these disciplines into their undergraduate experience. Candidates may be majors in any discipline other than the Humanities and Arts. A double major with one major in the Humanities and Arts is not eligible. Candidates must be students completing their junior or senior year.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications will be accepted as of: February 1, 2023
Student deadline: March 21, 2023
Faculty deadline: March 29, 2023
Applications are accepted online and include the following materials (PDF Files Only):
- A personal statement written by the student describing the integration of the humanities and arts into their undergraduate experiences (PDF only);
- A WPI transcript (PDF only). For directions on how to download your transcript, click here.
- A resume including a list of projects, extracurricular activities, and involvement in the Humanities and Arts (PDF only);
- A faculty letter of support testifying to the nominee’s qualifications. (Additional letters of support from faculty and staff are welcome but not required).
The application process consists of three steps:
- Students meet with faculty members to discuss their application.
- Students prepare their personal statement and resume and download their transcript. For directions on how to download your transcript, click here. Save all files as PDF documents.
- Students submit their materials (personal statement, transcript, and resume) in the online nomination form by April 6, 2022. When the students have completed submitting these materials, the faculty members supporting the application will be notified by email to submit their letters of support in the online application. All materials must be submitted as PDF documents.
The selection committee will include the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Head of Humanities and Arts, plus additional faculty representatives.
Browse Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize Recipients
Year | Recipient | Award Level | Type | Department | Details |
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2022 | Caitlin Kuzma | Winner | Undergraduate | Industrial Engineering | |
2022 | Agathe Lasnier | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Mathematical Sciences | |
2021 | Cosette Domkofski | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Biomedical Engineering | |
2021 | Mihn Anh Kieu | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Biomedical Engineering | |
2021 | Colleen O'Malley | Winner | Undergraduate | Biomedical Engineering | |
2020 | Christopher Rene | Winner | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
2020 | Brooke Honzel | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2020 | Andrew Ressler | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2019 | Kyra Bresnahan | Winner | Undergraduate | Computer Science | |
2018 | Jessica Locke | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Environmental Engineering | |
2018 | Jared Grier | Winner | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
2017 | Nicholas Shannon | Winner | Undergraduate | ||
2017 | Michael Sabbagh | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | ||
2016 | Caitlin Marie Swalec | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Chemical Engineering | |
2016 | Montana Paige Myatt | Winner | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
2015 | Hannah Brown | Winner | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
2014 | Giovanna Cutietta Olson | Winner | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering | |
2013 | Cassandra Lynn Stacy | Winner | Undergraduate | Environmental Engineering | |
2013 | Jacquelyn Eireann Tupper | Winner | Undergraduate | Environmental Engineering | |
2012 | Chelsea Ross | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2011 | Lydia George | Winner | Undergraduate | Biomedical Engineering | |
2011 | Nathan Horvath | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Aerospace Engineering | |
2010 | Linnea M. Palmer Paton | Winner | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering, International Development, Environment, and Sustainability | |
2010 | Jason Gabriel | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
2010 | John Upton | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering | |
2009 | Krista L. Dietz | Winner | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering | |
2009 | Joseph A. Krasinskas | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering | |
2008 | Alexandra M. Sanseverino | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology, Humanities & Arts | |
2008 | Casey M. Raasumaa | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Chemistry & Biochemistry | |
2008 | Daniel J. Smaltz | Honorable Mention | Undergraduate | Chemistry & Biochemistry | |
2007 | Genevieve A. Desaulniers | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2007 | Lori A. Ferris | Winner | Undergraduate | Chemistry & Biochemistry | |
2006 | Amanda E. Lewis | Winner | Undergraduate | Chemical Engineering | |
2005 | Katrina Hildebrand | Winner | Undergraduate | Professional Writing | |
2004 | Amanda A. Roberts | Winner | Undergraduate | Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering | |
2004 | Sarah E. Walsh | Winner | Undergraduate | Biomedical Engineering | |
2003 | Sarah A. Linderme | Winner | Undergraduate | Electrical & Computer Engineering | |
2002 | Frances Maria Saccoccio | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2001 | Karen C. Kosinski | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
2000 | Paul J. Kaplo | Winner | Undergraduate | Mechanical & Materials Engineering | |
1999 | Anna Matzal | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
1998 | MariLisa Billa | Winner | Undergraduate | Physics | |
1998 | Man Ching Cheung | Winner | Undergraduate | Chemistry & Biochemistry | |
1997 | Jeffrey R. Tenney | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
1996 | Noah L. Weisleder | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
1995 | Greta H. Boynton | Winner | Undergraduate | Biology & Biotechnology | |
1995 | David S. Ricketts | Winner | Undergraduate | Electrical & Computer Engineering |