Prof. Silke Wieprecht from the Faculty's Institute for Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental Systems (IWS )was awarded the Bavarian State Medal (Bayerische Staatsmedaille) for outstanding services to the environment. She received the award for her extensive expertise in the field of hydraulic engineering and hydrology.
The award ceremony took place on November 6th, 2024 in the Residenz in Munich by the Bavarian State Minister for the Environment and Consumer Protection (Staatminister für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz).
The Bavarian State Medal (Bayerische Staatsmedaille ) is awarded annually for outstanding services to the environment to a maximum of 15 people who have rendered outstanding services to the environment and consumer protection, and is the highest award that the Free State of Bavaria can bestow in this area. translated with deepl