DESA Nominations
In order to nominate someone for the Distinguished Engineering Service Award please fill out this form - DESA Nomination Form (PDF) and send to Amy Wierman .
Contact Amy Wierman, 785-864-2930, in the Engineering Deans Office with questions. The deadline for nominations each year is December 20.
Latest News
Wed, 11/05/2025
Christopher Depcik, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was presented with the HOPE Award — Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator — Nov. 1 during halftime of the Homecoming football game between KU and Oklahoma State.
Mon, 10/20/2025
Edward Kavazanjian is a Regents Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and a member of the National Academy of Engineering — one of the highest professional distinctions in the field. He will give a talk at KU on Oct. 27.