The Blake Family Metric Awards is a program that recognizes cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA) who have excelled academically in the areas of mathematics, engineering, and computer science. The awards are named in honor of the Blake family, who established an endowment at USMA to support academic excellence in these fields.
The Blake Family Metric Awards are presented to cadets who achieve the highest grade point average (GPA) in specific courses within the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The awards are based on a combination of academic performance and demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter.
The awards may include a monetary prize, a certificate of achievement, and recognition at a formal ceremony. The Blake Family Metric Awards program is intended to encourage academic excellence in mathematics, engineering, and computer science, and to support the development of future leaders in these fields. The program also serves as a testament to the importance of academic excellence in these critical fields of study.
