The School is proud to recognize graduate student Yuanlong Dai as the recipient of the Spring 2026 CEE Outstanding Graduate TA Fellowship, an honor awarded based on student feedback collected through end-of-semester course surveys.
The fellowship recognizes graduate teaching assistants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and make a meaningful impact in the classroom. Student nominations and survey responses highlighted Dai's commitment to supporting students throughout the semester and his contributions to the School's educational mission.
For Dai, the recognition reflects one of the most rewarding aspects of graduate education: helping students succeed.
"Working with the students this past semester has been a highly rewarding experience, and it means a great deal to me to know that my efforts have made a positive impact on their education. I am very grateful to the students for their kind feedback, and to the department for this recognition and support."
The fellowship highlights the important role graduate teaching assistants play in creating engaging learning environments while mentoring and supporting undergraduate students both inside and outside the classroom.
Congratulations to Yuanlong Dai on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to all of the School's graduate teaching assistants for their continued dedication to student success.
