The Department of Chemical Engineering has announced the winners of the Noel E. Moore Achievement Award for the fall quarter 2024-2025.

The winners are sophomore Clay D. Brown, junior Andrew Sander, and seniors Lainie M. Lawrence and Gwynneth H. Menzie.

Each quarter, the department recognizes academic excellence on the part of our students. The awards are named in memory of Professor Noel E. Moore, an outstanding educator and faculty leader on campus for 30 years. Moore served for a decade as head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, was an early leader of Operation Catapult, and was a key advocate for making the institute co-educational. He was named an emeritus faculty member after his retirement in 1998. He passed away in 2018.

FALL QUARTER 2024-2025 NOEL E. MOORE AWARD WINNERS

Clay D. Brown (Sophomore)

Kim Henthorn, PhD, department head and associate professor, says that professors note that Clay Brown is recognized for his positive attitude and hard work during the quarter. "He asks good questions, eagerly participates in class discussions, and works well with his classmates," Henthorn said. "In addition, his sense of humor makes lecture fun. Congratulations, Clay!"

Andrew Sander (Junior)

Andrew Sander is recognized for his academic performance and hard work in the Chemical Engineering Department. "Andrew pursues excellence in multiple facets, including his regular class work, assisting the Y1’s in CHE 101, and his investigations in the laboratory where he worked on a new packed bed reactor experiment for the Unit Operations Laboratory," Henthorn noted. "Great job, Andrew!

Lainie M. Lawrence (Senior)

Lainie Lawrence is recognized for her outstanding leadership as President of our chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the chemical engineering professional society. "Lainie has been a faithful participant and supporter of AIChE during her time at Rose-Hulman, helping to promote the organization’s service and outreach events," Henthorn said. "She has helped organize travel to the AIChE Annual Student Conference, coordinated plant tours and social events, and she is a cheerful and enthusiastic student in her courses, leading to a more open and welcoming learning environment for our students. Please join us in congratulating Lainie for a job well done!"

Gwynneth H. Menzie (Senior)

Gwynneth Menzie is recognized for her outstanding leadership as President of our chapter of Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE), the chemical engineering honor society. "She has been enthusiastically seeking to find more ways to involve OXE in outreach and service events, promoted active collaboration with AIChE, and has actively advanced the work of other department students through her upbeat attitude and willingness to step in and help support and advertise new events, like our CHE101 poster session," Henthorn said. "She is studious and hardworking participant in her courses and sets a positive example for her fellow students. Please join us in congratulating Gwynneth for a job well done!"