Awards and Recognition

College of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) has an awards and recognition committee whose purpose is to recognize and honor deserving individuals who have brought distinction to the programs of CEPS through achievements and/or service.

Recognition is given either through induction into the Hall of Fame or by receipt of the College's Distnguished Engineer/Scientist or the Distinguished Service Awards. By honoring these exemplary individuals, we wish to show appreciation to them for the distinction they have brought to the College and the University of Wyoming.

 

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Hall of Fame emblem

WANT TO HONOR SOMEONE?

Complete details about the award descriptions, summary of the nomination and the selection process are available below.

For questions and additional information, please contact Mindy Zweig at email MZwieg@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-4992. The deadline for all nominations is March 30, 2026.

 

Distinguished Scientist and Engineering Award:

Nominees for the Distinguished Engineer/Scientist Award must have earned a degree from a department within the current University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and have at least ten years of professional experience since earning that degree. The Distinguished Engineer/Scientist Award is not limited to recognition for achievements in engineering and/or science but also recognizes the achievements and contributions of those graduates who have had exemplary careers in other non-engineering or non-science fields in which a background and degree in engineering or science has played a role. 

DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING AWARD NOMINATION FORM

 

DISTINGUISHED sERVICE aWARD:

Selection for the College of Engineering and Physical Science Distinguished Service Award is based upon the contributions that the nominee has made in service to the College and advancing the goals and vision of the College. The Distinguished Service Award may also be awarded to recognize an individual for specific and/or special accomplishments.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION FORM

 

HALL OF FAME:

Nominees for the Hall of Fame (HOF) must have earned a degree from a department within the current University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and have at least ten years of professional experience since earning that degree. Selection to the HOF is based upon the achievements and contributions in and leadership of the nominee at the national or international level. The HOF nominees should have achieved at least national recognition and preferably international recognition. Nominees should be recognized as leaders in their respective fields and for their accomplishments and contributions to their profession and to society including but not limited to membership in honorary societies, as well as receipt of special honors and awards from recognized national and international organizations. Other important considerations include recognition in their community and non-professional arenas. Nominees cannot be current faculty or administrators of the University of Wyoming.

CEPS HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM

awards through tau beta pi honor society

In addition to awards given through the college, the Tau Beta Pi student engineering honor society also coordinates an annual awards program which includes the following honors:

 

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
  • Outstanding Graduate Research and Teaching Award
  • Outstanding Staff Award
  • Wyoming Eminent Engineer and Scientist Awards
  • Outstanding Alumni Engineer and Scientists Awards

 

For more information about how to nominate for these awards and about past award recipients, please see the link below:

 

Tau Beta Pi Awards

 Group of male and female students standing on a stage in front of an audience, black background

 

DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER AWARD WINNERS

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

HALL OF FAME members

Charter Members