Winners of the 2026 New Horizons Awards Announced
The winners of the 2026 New Horizons Awards were announced at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The New Horizons Award is presented annually by the Division of Engineering and Applied Science to recognize individuals within EAS who actively contribute to our goal of fostering an engineering community where all members can thrive and reach their full potential.
Rupali Batta, is recognized for leadership of the Caltech Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and for contributions made to initiatives focused on increasing the participation of women and girls in science and engineering.
Guillaume Blanquart, is recognized for extraordinary compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of undergraduate students, particularly through steadfast mentorship and support during times of personal and academic hardship.
Aman Eujayl, is recognized for thoughtful leadership and impactful contributions to community-building and representation in STEM, particularly through work with the Black Scientists and Engineers of Caltech (BSEC) and the Conference for Emerging Black Academics in STEM (CEBAS) to elevate the visibility, engagement, and support of Black scholars in science and engineering.
Chigozirim (ChiChi) Ifebi, is recognized for leadership and contributions to the Caltech Black Student Union (BSU), the QuestBridge Scholars Community, and the Student Life and Experience Committee (SLEC) IDEA Subcommittee, as well as tireless efforts to foster a strong sense of community and belonging among Caltech students.
Satvik Kumar, is recognized for sustained commitment to outreach, mentorship, and community engagement, particularly through efforts to expand access to STEM education through programs such as Science Olympiad, the Aerospace Mentorship Program, and RISE Tutoring through the Caltech Y.
Rachel Tham, is recognized for many contributions to the Caltech Y, including Caltech Y's annual Make-a-Difference Day, for leadership within Women in EAS (WiEAS), where she helped foster a thriving community of women across the Division, as well as ongoing mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students.