Archive: Scholarship Recipients

The SME Education Foundation scholarships support students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing and related fields at two- and four-year schools, colleges and universities. We have awarded more than $7 million to nearly 3,000 deserving students in the United States and Canada since 2005.

2016 Scholarship Recipients

In 2016, we awarded $573,220 to 249 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Joshua Cukier – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Charlotte Teunisse – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY

Christian Ulman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tri-State University, IN
SME Directors Scholarship: James P. Biaglow – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL

Rebecca Ann Kurfess – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Tyler Rigby – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, PA
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Brady F. Flannery – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, NY

Sawyer L. Hunt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University, KS

Franklin D. Marconi – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Matthew J. Reeve – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Scott M. Sampson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Toledo – Main Campus, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Joseph L. Bonham – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Georgia, GA

Eugene J. DeNezza II – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL

Cory Kinney – Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida, FL

Elizabeth A. Laster – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Adeline Longstreth – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Madison Macaulay – Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Reynerio A. Sanchez – Industrial Engineering
University of Miami, FL

Solomon R. Shadrix – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL
Autodesk Scholarship: Emma E. Hoying – Electrical Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Trevor Mackey – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, AR
Chapter 1 Detroit Associate Scholarship: Daryl M. Harvey – Machining Tool Technologist
Henry Ford College, MI
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Dana C. Bigham – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Kevin J. Campion – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Caroline D. Neighbors – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

Joseph P. Wojnar – Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Liam Page – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: David Maawma – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Rebecka A. Connor – Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Courtney Kutey – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Jonathan R. Rancudo – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Arkansas Main Campus, AR

Michele White – Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO
Chapter 198 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship: Jacob A. Russell – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Michael A. Griffin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Elmhurst College, IL
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Mengyi Lu – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Benjamin Ringel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Chapter 311 – Tri-Cities Scholarship: Kelly M. Conlon – Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Mathew L. Eisenschenk – Industrial Engineering & Management
Milwaukee School or Engineering, WI

Emily M. LaBorde – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin – Madison. WI

Matthew J. Riehbrandt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, WI
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Jacob M. Dold – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS

Ernest A. Sharp – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Mary Fundenberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Andrew B. Gable – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

Julie Puckett – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Lauren Sailor – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Gwendolyn Bracker – Materials Engineering
Case Western Reserve University, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship: Brianna J. Christiansen – Electrical Engineering
Seattle Pacific University, WA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial: Jonathan B. Dirksen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology, OR
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Andrew R. Camps – Electrical Engineering
University of Arizona, AZ

Cristopher Carranza – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main, AZ

Rachel F. Moxley-Kelly – Computer Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship: Sara E. Knoedler – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan State University, MI
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Luke Gibson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Mexico Main Campus, NM
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Miranda B. Schutte - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marian College, IN
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Jared Bott - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology, OR

William B. Russell – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oral Roberts University, OK

Joshua R. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO

Jithin M. Vadakel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, CO
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Travers J. Brito – Automotive Engineering/Technology
University of Northwestern Ohio, OH

Rex Chapman – Machine Tool Technologist
The University of Montana – Helena College of Technology, MT

Joshua C. Cyr - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Springfield Technical Community College, MA

Elton W. East – Mechatronics
Randolph Community College, NC

Christopher A. Hickok - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Hostos Community College-City University of New York, NY

Vitaliy Tereshchuk - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Springfield Technical Community College, MA
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Edward S. Brinkerhoff – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton, OH

Bryan Kuntz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI

Ty C. Lattimore – Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

Deepika Ramabadran – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship: Michael E. Beamer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Robert Morris University, PA

Andrew Dalman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus, ND

Jimmy H. Huang - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Rico Polim – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Penn State University Park, PA

Brandt J. Ruszkiewicz - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC

Conner M. Sarich – Welding Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Jose Sosa – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology, IL

Neil G. Syal – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Matthew C. Burd – Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Duncan C. Carel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mercer University, GA

Kayla Collins - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University –San Luis Obispo, CA

Seth M. Emond - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Oswaldo J. Ferro – Robotics Engineering
University of Waterloo, ON

Eric Glaze - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Lauren H. Hauptschein – Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA

Erica E. Heil – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus, AZ

Emily E. Johnson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Gabrielle E. Johnson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

Carolyn K. Jons – Materials Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Quintin H. Jordan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Alabama, AL

Naiomi Medina - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Boston University, MA

John Parise - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL

Sarah B. Powazek - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Carson Reimer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS

Jacob D. Sammons – Aerospace Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Keaton L. Scherpereel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Vanderbilt University, TN

Andrew Schueler - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Alexander P. Shelton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Brandon M. Singer – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Penn State University Park, PA

Gamitha Wijekoon – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland College Park, MD

Alec Yen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN

Hunter Zill – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Jonathan Aukes - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

Michael Slater Covenden - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Dawson College, QC

Joshua Dixon - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland Baltimore County, MD

Timothy S. Hardick - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Zachary A. Hase - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Zoe Lee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Riley V. Lloyd – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Sakshi Madan – Electrical Engineering
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Owen Medeiros – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Zachary T. Mercy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
York College of Pennsylvania, PA

Nicholas C. Moore – Plastics Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Yatri J. Patel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Casey D. Pringle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
West Texas A&M University, TX

Tristan D. Ptacek – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University-Salina College of Technology and Aviation, KS

Krisham P. Ray - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mt. Hood Community College, OR

Gerald A. Roberts – Electrical Engineering
St. Clair County Community College, MI

Devany A. Sweitzer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Vanderbilt University, TN
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Xander Luciano – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA

Evan W. McConnell – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Emily A. Allen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington State University – WA

Claire Rowan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A&M University, TX

Kelsey A. Scheppers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Tyler Aldo – Manufacturing Engineer/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Charles M. Bonsu – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Frederick L. Gleason – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College, OH

Mike A. Helke – Welding Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH

Daryl I. Hopkins – Welding Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH

Cody P. Null – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award: Javier J. Martinez-Santos - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Benjamin Ringel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Amelia H. Otto Cutting – Engineering
Harvey Mudd College, CA
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Emily Mollenkopf – Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University, TX

Suong Pham – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Houston, TX
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Alex R. Gasper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Mazak Manufacturing Technology Scholarship: Eric Bauer – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH

Joshua Trever Heinrich – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH

Ethan Schmaltz – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Alexander M. Barlow – Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Matthew R. Bean – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Morgan E. Bernard – Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Tresor Bitangalo – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northern Illinois University, IL

Christopher J. Boland – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA

Brianna L. Bruce - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH

Ryan Callies – Machine Tool Technologist
Southeast Community College, NE

Griffin M. Cerva - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Megan Chan – Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA

Hannah Chen – Industrial Engineering & Management
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Katelynn M. Christian – Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Kathryn DeGeest – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus, ND

Kiley A. Dodson – Machine Tool Technologist
Southeast Community College, NE

Spencer B. Early – Electrical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, PA

Cory P. Fein - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

Arturo Garcia - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Adam Gibson – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Texas A & M University – Kingsville, TX

Bryan C. Gusman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, CA

Jonathan Hartzler – Machine Tool Technologist
Vincennes University, IN

Bailey Haydock – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Jeremy J. Kaszycki - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Joe Kelly – Industrial Engineering & Management
Oregon State University, OR

Christopher D. Kuehl – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Johnson College, PA

Adam H. Lecznar - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Mengyi Lu - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Carlos Marta – Machine Tool Technologist
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, CA

Hannah P. Martinez - Industrial Engineering & Management
Montana State University – Bozeman, MT

Tyson D. Merrell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

Dominic C. Meyer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Kali A. Mickelson – Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Lane A. Mitchell – Machine Tool Technologist
State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred

Alisa Noll – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Arturo C. Nunez Uribe – Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas Main Campus, AR

Sabrina R. Pasciuto – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Aaron Paternoster – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Johnathan Peters – Machine Tool Technologist
SUNY Alfred State – College of Technology, NY

Austin R. Schaeffer – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Benjamin Schullo - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Daniel M. Smith – Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Ryan D. Sparks – Machine Tool Technologist
Vincennes University, IN

Sydney E. Stanmore – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AR

Briana Steele – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC

Benjamin R. Tabbert – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

Michael B. Tankus – Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Kelsey Taylor – Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Garrett M. Thomas – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Autumn S. Turner – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Caleb Hoffman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Scott A. Mionis – Electrical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, PA
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Dana A. Seibert – Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Houston, TX
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Athan X. Abuyuan – Aerospace Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Alex D. Beebe – Engineering
University of Louisville, KY

Catelyn S. Blake – Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Joey E. Breckenridge Jr - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Louisville, KY

Cody Bruski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University-Bozeman, MT

Ian M. Burrell – Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Nadia Karina Camacho Cabrera – Technology Engineering/Science
Kent State University Main Campus, OH

Jianan Chen – Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

James L. Chestnut – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY

William B. Daly – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Jonathan K. Dearing – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Louisville, KY

Jordan DeSilva – Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University, NC

Jacob C. Didion – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

Brian W. Doktorczyk – Aerospace Engineering
Syracuse University Main Campus, NY

Michael A. Dvorak - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

August C. Eggert - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Toledo – Main Campus, OH

Alexander W. Flesburg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

David F. Garcia – Computer Engineering
University of California-Merced, CA

Zachary M. Heinze - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University-Bozeman, MT

Kaitlyn E. Hendricks - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Jonathan P. Hitchcock – Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL

Calvin C. Huff – Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO

Cameron R. Jump – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Ryan D. Kennedy - Engineering
University of North Dakota, ND

Jonathan F. Kitzrow – Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Katherine Kowalski – Electrical Engineering
Stanford University, CA

Luke M. Kruzel – Chemical Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Eve N. Lacy – Computer Engineering
Stark State College of Technology, OH

London J. Marshall – Materials Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Paul R. McLaughlin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
SUNY Canton-College of Technology, NY

Daniel Mraz – Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Nkechidindu Okorie – Computer Engineering
California State University-Long Beach, CA

Salena Pham – Engineering
University of Kentucky, KY

Elizabeth J. Pierce – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Colton Polter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

Mary N. Radke - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska, NE

Tanner S. Reeling – Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Matthew G. Robinson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cedarville University, OH

Connor W. Rose - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Dakota Main Campus, ND

Zak L. Salter – Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

Rose T. Schauffler – Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia

Nathan M. Shull – Computer Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Benjamin J. Silcox – Aerospace Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Benjamin T. Simon – Computer Engineering
University of Florida, FL

Marcin R. Sobas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL

Samuel W. Stafford – Computer Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

Sierra M. Stewart - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Rachel F. Stillions - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Lars P. Tatum – Electrical Engineering
University of Florida, FL

Chance A. Thompson – Electrical Engineering
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

Jacob Weaver - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI

Cade L. Wingfield - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Dordt College, IA
SME Education Foundation FIRST Robotics Scholarship: Patrick Y. Han – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rice University, TX

Malorie F. Travis - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Sabrina R. Pasciuto – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Aaron Paternoster – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Kelsey A. Scheppers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

Kelsey Taylor – Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Erik A. Tracy – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Richard T. Eberheim – Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Saad R. Shaik – Computer Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

2015 Scholarship Recipients

In 2015, we awarded $684,550 to 258 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Zachary Bibik – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO

Emma Hoying – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Zachary Mercy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
York College of Pennsylvania, PA
Gene Nelson Directors Scholarship: Mary Fundenberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Kelsey Scheppers – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

Kelsey Taylor – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Peter Killian – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Madeline Kromer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College at Buffalo, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Zachary Hase – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Bradley Argauer – Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Joseph Bonham – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Georgia, GA

Asa Burke – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Ryan Delpesche – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL

Jared Feldman – Aerospace Engineering
University of Florida, FL

Michelle Garcia – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Shelby Koos – Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Miami, FL

Meghan Predenkoski – Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL

Ryden Smith – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Alabama, AL
Autodesk Scholarship: D. Keith Coffman – Materials Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Alexander K. Karwowski – Electrical & Mechanical
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
Chapter 1 Detroit: Kevin Campion – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Travis Marshall – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Wayne State University, MI

Cyrus Noble – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wayne State University, MI
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Nicholas Raupp – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Memphis, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: Souleymane Saddy – Industrial & Manufacturing
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Jonathan Boyson – Aerospace Engineering
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Matthew Everding – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Caitlyn Hetzel – Electrical & Mechanical
University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO

Andrew Shepherd – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
Chapter 198 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship: Matthew Klueger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Mengyi Lu – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Jordyn Imana – Engineering
Illinois State University, IL

Jeremy Kaszycki – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Benjamin Ringel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Chapter 311 – Tri-Cities Scholarship: Marcel Vaughn – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oakland University, MI
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Lance Bontrager – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Luke Kubasta – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Brian Neas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS

Nicholas Youngers – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Natalie Gilbert – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University, IN

Caleb Hoffman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Tristin Knee – Manufacturing Systems
Vincennes University, IL

Abigail Lebowitz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Lindsey Bass – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State, VA

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