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Caitlin Forschner, a junior chemical engineering student, and Cindy Zimmerman, an academic advisor in biomedical engineering, both received Outstanding First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Awards. Forschner was selected as an Outstanding FIG mentor and Zimmernan received the Outstanding FIG facilitator award. The two received the awards for their effective, positive influence on the educational experience of engineering students and their enthusiasm and knowledge in applying university resources. Forschner and Zimmerman maintained a sense of approachability by creating a non-judgmental atmosphere and making a positive difference in their students' university experience.