Columbia Engineering

Congratulations to Columbia Engineering Professor Henning Schulzrinne on receiving the 2026 IEEE INFOCOM Achievement Award, the highest honor presented by the INFOCOM community for contributions to networking technologies and systems.

Schulzrinne was recognized for pioneering work in Internet multimedia communication, including protocols that helped enable VoIP, multimedia streaming, and modern teleconferencing.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RRO470

The University of Notre Dame recently conferred an honorary doctor of engineering degree on Mary Boyce — professor of mechanical engineering and dean emerita of Columbia Engineering— at its 2026 Commencement. She also delivered the Graduate School Commencement keynote on May 16.

During her tenure as dean, she transformed Columbia Engineering, attracting exceptional talent and elevating the school to be among the top engineering programs in the nation.

Congratulations! Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/4dnxmU9

Credit: Michael Caterina/University of Notre Dame

Reunion 2026 is this weekend! ⚒️

We’re so excited to welcome our engineering alumni on May 28 - 30 for three days full of celebration.
Join us for insightful lectures with our faculty, tours of labs on campus, and so much more. 🎉

View the full schedule of events: https://bit.ly/4mDVq9c

The Class of 2026 has officially graduated! 🦁

Across Class Day, the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, University Commencement, and NROTC
Commissioning, our graduates were celebrated for bringing Engineering for Humanity to life.

Class Day Keynote speakers
Angeliki Frangou MS’88 and Tom Caulfield BS’82, MS’84, EngScD’86 challenged the new class to lead, build, and serve. ⚒️

Welcome to the alumni network! Go forth and engineer.

Read Class Day and Commencement highlights through our

Credit: Eileen Barroso/Siobhan
Mullan/Diane Bondereff

The Class of 2026 has officially graduated! 🦁

Across Class Day, the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, University Commencement, and NROTC Commissioning, our graduates were celebrated for bringing Engineering for Humanity to life.

Class Day Keynote speakers Angeliki Frangou MS'88 and Tom Caulfield BS'82, MS'84, EngScD'86 challenged the new class to lead, build, and serve.

Welcome to the alumni network! Go forth and engineer. ⚒️

Read the Class Day and Commencement highlights: https://bit.ly/4dZGUGo
Credit: Eileen Barroso/Siobhan Mullan/Diane Bondereff

Congratulations to this year’s CEAA medalists, recognized by the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association (CEAA) for their lasting impact in engineering and beyond.

Raymond P. Daddazio BS'75, MS'76, EngScD'82 was awarded the Thomas Egleston Medal for Distinguished Engineering Achievement.

Martin Chalfie, University Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University, received the Michael Pupin Medal for Service to the Nation in Engineering, Science, or Technology Beyond the Candidate’s Professional Field.

Azmi T. Mikati BS'94 won the Samuel Johnson Medal for Distinguished Achievement Beyond Engineering and Applied Science.

The medalists will be honored at the Columbia Reunion 2026 Dean’s Alumni Welcome Dinner on May 28.

Read more about the medalists: https://bit.ly/4uYh5w1

At Columbia's 2026 Commencement today, the University recognized these members of the Columbia Engineering community whose work strengthens the School from every angle — in the classroom, the lab, and beyond graduation.

Clockwise, from top left:

🎓 Adam Elmachtoub, associate professor of industrial engineering and operations research, received a Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching for significantly influencing the intellectual development of Columbia students.

🎓 George Deodatis, Santiago and Robertina Calatrava Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, professor of earth and environmental engineering and Vice Dean for Research, received a Faculty Mentoring Award for demonstrated exceptional commitment to the professional development of their junior colleagues.

🎓 Alumni Rumaasha-Ngabo Wa Maasha BS'94 and Shawn Edwards BS'90, MS'95 each received a CAA Alumni Medal — the highest honor given by the Columbia Alumni Association — recognizing a decade or more of distinguished service to the University.

Congratulations to all four honorees! Read more about this year's honorands and awardees: https://bit.ly/4eZRVZl

Bon appétit!

The undergraduate Class of 2026 celebrated their achievements last week at the annual senior dinner, which took place in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

“We are lucky, as Columbia Engineers, to have such a strong community. You have made memories that you will remember for years to come,” said Dean Chang in his remarks to the seniors. “But your time at Columbia is not over yet! There’s time to create more memories. Perhaps strengthen or even begin new friendships -- and prepare for the next chapter of your life!”

We hoped you enjoyed your night! Stay tuned for more tasty surprises.