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Engineering physics seniors Ángel Hernández and Denali Jah have been recognized by the 91��ý College of Engineering and Applied Science with graduating student awards. The awards celebrate student achievement in several categories including academics, community, culture, perseverance and research.��

Ángel Hernández received two awards, for culture impact and community impact. These awards recognize his commitment to improving the environment both within the Department of Physics and on a broader college and campus level.��

When asked what these awards meant to Hernández, he said, “these awards are for my grandparents who crossed borders with nothing but hope. They are for my parents who worked long hours and still found time to support my dreams. These awards are for anyone who has ever felt different, out of place, or overlooked when entering a new space. This recognition tells me to keep going, to keep pushing back against doubt, and to continue lifting others as I climb. This is for my family, my community, and for me."

Hernández was also thankful for others that contributed to his journey. “I’m also deeply grateful to the CU Physics Department and the many mentors and advisors who supported me throughout this journey. Your guidance helped me grow into the scientist I am becoming,” said Hernandez.��

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Denali Jah

Denali Jah was recognized with the Academic Engagement Award. The award honors Jah’s commitment to academic excellence and the way in which he elevated his own and other students’ learning experiences.����

Jah was honored to receive the award and recognized the supportive communities and collective effort. He said, “receiving the Academic Engagement Award honors not only my pursuit of academic excellence but also the steadfast support of the communities that I'm a part of. It reminds me that success is never built alone — it's crafted through the work of people who desire to create systems that are sustainable, efficient, liberating, and flexible so that everyone progresses together.”��

Both Hernández and Jah are graduating with degrees in engineering physics this spring and will be recognized for these awards at the Department of Physics Recognition Ceremony on May 9.��