Class of 1947 Victor Prather Prize Winner: Katya Thorup

The Class of 1947 Victor Prather Prize is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in scientific research and a dedication to scholarly achievement.

Katya Thorup (E21) is an electrical engineering major and computer science minor whose talents as a researcher were revealed through her contributions to a team engaged in a large-scale study of quantifying, predicting, and understanding soldier performance under stressful conditions. She helped develop a sophisticated software tool and web application that was demonstrated throughout the U.S. Armed Forces. Professor Eric Miller described her efforts in image analysis as “on par with that of some of my best PhD students.”