The Department of Chemical Engineering has announced the winners of the Noel E. Moore Achievement Award for the spring quarter 2025-2026.

The winners are sophomore Quinn Correll, junior Brooke Carpenter, and seniors Camille Clark and Aj Harrell.

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.

SPRING QUARTER 2025-2026 NOEL E. MOORE AWARD WINNERS

Quinn Correll (Sophomore)

Quinn Correll is being recognized for his contributions in the classroom and his desire for continuous improvement. Dr. Kim Henthorn, department head and associate professor, says that in class, professors note that Quinn actively participates to advance classroom discussions and effectively collaborates with his classmates during group activities. "Quinn shows a strong dedication to his studies, and he frequently revisits homework assignments and exams with his instructors to make sure he fully comprehends the nuances of each problem," Henthorn said. Congratulations, Quinn!

Brooke Carpenter (Junior)

Brooke Carpenter is being recognized for her enthusiasm for chemical engineering and her contributions to the Chemical Engineering department. "Brooke brings excellent observations to the classroom environment and demonstrates enthusiasm for her courses," Henthorn noted. Beyond the classroom, Brooke is the president of the Rose-Hulman student chapter of AIChE and is a member of the Rose-Hulman tennis team. She has also been involved in student recruitment events for the department. Congratulations, Brooke!

Camille Clark (Senior)

Camille Clark is being recognized for her positive attitude, her thoughtful contributions to course discussions, and her teamwork in laboratory and design courses. "In the classroom, Camille shares insights that are a benefit to others in the class," Henthorn said. "In groups, she shows effective leadership, cooperation, and strong organizational skills." Outside of class, Camille is an award-winning student athlete on the Rose-Hulman soccer and tennis teams. Congratulations, Camille!

Aj Harrell (Senior)

Aj Harrell is recognized for her exceptional leadership, determination, and commitment to learning, particularly through her work on the senior capstone design project. She consistently went above and beyond project expectations by organizing and driving her capstone design team, ensuring accountability, coordination, and steady progress toward challenging goals. Aj demonstrated outstanding balance, successfully managing the demands of athletics and student organizations alongside a rigorous academic workload. "In the classroom, Aj showed a growth-focused mindset, regularly following up with instructors to improve her technical understanding," Henthorn noted. "Through leadership, perseverance, and a proactive approach to learning, Aj exemplifies the qualities that the Noel E. Moore Achievement Award was created to honor." Congratulations, Aj!