Matthew Wirasakti, ESC president and computer science senior, Lydia Deaton, electrical engineering senior, and Lara Larson, biosystems engineering senior, attended the event, where they received an award for “Best Professional Development Event.” Wirasakti was also recognized as “Best Networker.”

“Our ESC representatives brought back some great ideas from the conference and we are proud of how well they represented the University of Kentucky!” said Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Affairs Kimberly Anderson.

The ESC’s mission is to develop the engineering student body. They coordinate the interactions of all the college’s student organizations to enhance engagement with each of their programs. They also act as the liaison with the faculty, administration and alums to communicate student concerns and to share their commitment to the continuous improvement of the College of Engineering.