Established in 1996 by Shari ('83) and Gary Wright in memory of their son Geoffrey who died prior to spring term of his senior year. Geoffery would have graduated first in his class. This award was established to reward hard work and give encouragement during the senior year. Awarded to students upon completing their junior year of instruction. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of the overall quality of their academic work, their commitment to learning and a promise of further outstanding achievement in computer and information sciences and its applications. This scholarship is awarded by the departmental scholarship committee.