Lt. Commander Robert James Manning Memorial Winner: Emma Downey

The Lieutenant Commander Robert James Manning Memorial Prize Fund recognizes engineering students who show a commitment to excellence. 

Emma Downey (E22) has been described as a force of nature: “bold, smart, motivated and creative.” As a major in Biomedical Engineering, she developed a passion for research, studying optical imaging techniques for visualizing 3D neuron cultures. She was also one of the first participants in the department’s co-op program. Eager to help others, she is outreach coordinator for the Tufts Leonard Carmichael Society for Tutoring, spokesperson Sunrise Tufts, and a mentor with Girls in STEM.