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Sam Root, BS '14, Wins the 2025 Young Alumni Award
The Department of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce that Sam Root is the winner of the 2025 Young Alumni Award. This award is given annually to recognize graduates within the last 15 years for their service to society, their professional and technical accomplishments, and their demonstrated leadership.
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University of Rochester faculty empower future chemical engineers for success in both academia and industry.
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100 percent of 2025 BS graduates who reported their future plans are either employed or entering graduate programs.
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The Rochester chemical engineering community solves real problems starting from the very first semester. Small classes, guaranteed research experiences, and Rochester’s flexible curriculum equip you to tackle any future path in industry or graduate school.
