Evan Gong announced as winner of Jengyee Prize

May 2, 2019 / Sharon Pan

The Department of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research congratulates Evan Gong for winning the Jengyee Prize – Leadership for a Better World.

Evan Gong, a junior studying Political Economy and German, is awarded for his pursuit towards creating legislation that expanded personal finance education.

Evan Gong, a junior studying political Economy and German, is awarded for his notable contributions in advocating for legislation that significantly expanded personal finance education. He was inspired to engage with this issue after realizing the problematic gap in practical, interdisciplinary skills that would prepare students to succeed in the real world.

The Jengyee Prize recognizes well-rounded undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley with exceptional leadership in creating a better world. The $2000 prize is open to all undergraduate students with a sophomore or higher standing, regardless of gender, race, creed, or national origin. Click here to learn more about the Jengyee Prize.

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Sharon Pan