Frederick Melvin Ellis Prize Winner: Xinjie (Jerry) Chen

The Frederick Melvin Ellis Prize recognizes athletic versatility, academic achievement, and leadership. 

Xinjie (Jerry) Chen (E22) is an outstanding biomedical engineering student and a versatile athlete. As a member of the Tufts Men’s Water Polo team, Xinjie has demonstrated his propensity for teamwork and leadership, whilst simultaneously achieving excellent academic performance in challenging classes in science and engineering. Indicative of his desire to help others in meaningful ways, Xinjie has participated in research on traumatic brain injury, volunteers at the Tufts Medical Center, and tutors for the Tufts Literacy Corps.