June 11, 2026
Sammy was recognized with not one, not two, but three of the highest honors awarded to undergraduate students at UCSB:
- CS Student of the Year Award – Presented annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, excellence in academics and research, and a commitment to going above and beyond in service to students and the Computer Science community.
- Tirrell Award for Distinction in Undergraduate Research – Awarded annually by the College of Engineering to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional excellence and promise as researchers throughout their undergraduate careers.
- Outstanding Senior Award – Presented annually by the College of Engineering to the graduating senior(s) with the highest scholastic honors in each degree program.
Congratulations, Sammy! We are incredibly proud of you!