The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences established the Outstanding Achievement and Advocacy (OAA) Award program to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of graduates of the college's degree programs and to acknowledge the support of important friends of the college. Awards are presented annually in various categories.
Outstanding Achievement
in Education 
Francisco Cervantes-Pérez '85PhD
For sustained leadership in computer science education and dedication to the development of opportunities in distance learning.
Outstanding Achievement
in Management
Julie Flannery '93BS
For excellence in leadership, software engineering, and systems integration.
Outstanding Achievement
by a Young Alum
Tian Guo '13MS, '16PhD
For outstanding achievement in deep learning research at an early stage of her career.
Outstanding Achievement
in Entrepreneurship
Christopher Jaynes '00PhD
For outstanding innovation and leadership in technology-driven collaboration and strategic product management.
Computing for the
Common Good Award
Joseph Kiniry '94MS
For leadership and significant contributions to secure computing systems and trustworthy elections.
Outstanding Support
for the College
Hanuma Kodavalla '88MS
For sustained contributions to computer and information science education through scholarship gifts to support student success.
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View photos from the career panel
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