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

The winners are sophomore Heaven Smith, junior Paul Guinn, and seniors Jerry Ball and Lillian Heinze.

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 2024-2025 NOEL E. MOORE AWARD WINNERS

Heaven Smith (Sophomore)

Heaven Smith is recognized this academic year for her positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Dr. Kim Henthorn, department head and associate professor, said professors noted that Heaven actively participates in classroom discussions and helps her classmates. "She completes all homework assignments on time and learns from the feedback she receives. Outside the classroom, Heaven is engaged in sustainable engineering development and represents the institute as a varsity athlete," Henthorn stated. Congratulations, Heaven!

Paul Guinn (Junior)

Paul Guinn is recognized for his participation in classes, his positive attitude, and his willingness to serve the department. "As treasurer of Omega Chi Epsilon, Paul has been a regular planner and promoter of department social and outreach events, and his infectious enthusiasm elevates the classroom experience for instructors and fellow students alike," Henthorn noted. Congratulations, Paul!

Jerry Ball (Senior)

Jerry Ball is recognized for his high achievement and overall great personality and willingness to seek out new academic adventures. "As a biochemistry and chemical engineering double major, Jerry promotes a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving, and he eagerly tackles his coursework seeking to learn and grow. Jerry has been an enthusiastic participant in some of the department’s most challenging courses, and he happily shares his academic passion with his fellow students," Henthorn said. Congratulations, Jerry!

Lillian Heinze (Senior)

Lillian Heinze is being recognized for continuously demonstrating a passion for learning and for her history of contributions to the department and the Rose-Hulman community. "In the classroom, Lillian is a positive and upbeat presence, providing good perspective and connecting class concepts to industrial practice. Throughout her time at Rose-Hulman, Lillian has been involved in multiple directed research projects ranging from vegan ice cream formulation to laboratory data acquisition to characterizing the coffee roasting process. She is a supervisor at the AskRose Homework Helpline and an officer in Alpha Chi Sigma," Henthorn added. Congratulations, Lillian!