The Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Award
YWCA - Cleveland
The YWCA of Greater Cleveland established The Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Award in 2002 to encourage women to pursue sciences, engineering and technology-related education and professions. The Award is named in honor of Dr. Hwang who is internationally distinguished in both business and technology arenas.
Endowed by Dr. Jennie S. Hwang, the Award recognizes the outstanding women college students who major in one of the sciences, engineering or technology-related disciplines.
The Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Award consists of recognition and a monetary prize, which is to be conferred by Dr. Jennie S. Hwang at the annual YWCA Greater Cleveland Women of Achievement Awards luncheon.
Selection criteria:
- Full-time women students in designated universities
- Majoring in one of the sciences, engineering or technology-related disciplines
- Exceptional academic achievement
- Outstanding community involvement
- Well-rounded performance
Recipients
2002
Kristin Frinkley
Case Western Reserve University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
2003
Gina M. Szweda
The University of Akron
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Business & Mathematics
2004
Amada Yoho
Kent State University
Major: Physics
2005
Lauren Smith
Case Western Reserve University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
2006
Melanie Callear
Ursuline College
Major: Biology
2007
Imaan Benmerzouga
Cleveland State University
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
Sara R. Wright
The University of Akron
Major: Biomedical Engineering
2008
Rachel Shi
Baldwin Wallace College
Major: Physics and pre-Engineering
Minor: Business Administrant
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