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In memory of Ivan Racheff, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Illinois, the Racheff-Intel Award is given to current graduate students in MatSE at the University of Illinois who have shown excellence in research in any sub-field. The award consists of a plaque and up to $1,000 financial support to attend a conference at which the student will present the relevant research.
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MRS Graduate Student Awards are intended to honor and encourage graduate students whose academic achievements and current materials research display a high level of excellence and distinction. MRS seeks to recognize students of exceptional ability who show promise for significant future achievement in materials research
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Ahyoung Kim has been awarded the dissertation completion fellowship by the graduate college for the significance of her research and her productivity and efficient progress towards her degree.