From backcountry adventures to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere, James Shin has never been afraid to push his limits.

Now, the electrical engineering major from Richmond Hill, Georgia, has earned one of Georgia Tech’s highest honors for graduating students: the 2025 Love Family Foundation Award. It’s presented each spring to the student with the most outstanding scholastic record.

Shin’s journey has been shaped by a passion for space, an insatiable curiosity for electronics, and a commitment to serving others — on campus and far beyond.

Read the full story on the College of Engineering's Website.