Scholarship Recipients

The SME Education Foundation scholarships support students pursuing two-year, four-year or graduate degrees in manufacturing or engineering. We have awarded more than $18 million to nearly 5,000 deserving students in the United States and Canada since 2005.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Uma Bhattacharjee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology,
State University of New York at Buffalo
David Kalinowski - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jack Roberts - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarshipship: Kaden Semlow - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cedarville University
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Matthew Davidson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Julianna Diaz - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida
Katelyn Rivadulla - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Matthew Wilkins – Mechatronics
Auburn University
Kate Wishert - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Autodesk Scholarship: Tumi Ogunyankin - Electrical Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Justin Colon - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Chapter - 79/198/311 Scholarship: Collin Quist - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Chapter 1 - Detroit Graduate Scholarship: Alexxandre Camarena - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy
Nikolas Cascianelli - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Isabella Weingartz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Avery Fletcher - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: Xavier Berger - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Evan DeJournett - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Trent Mahoney - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Chapter 23-Quad Cities Scholarship: Nick Reuling - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Chapter 260 Silicon Forest Scholarship: Kaylani Kam - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Joseph Moraski - Materials Engineering
Bradley University
Chapter 39 - Seattle Scholarship: Jason Todd - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Eastern Washington University
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Boerner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Matthew Schmieding - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Tana Hayworth – Engineering
Kansas State University
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Matthew Jimenez - Industrial Design Engineering
Trine University
Dawson Neff - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana
Chapter 6 - Fairfield County Scholarship: Keira Seidman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Drexel University
Chapter 63 - Morrow Scholarship: Keegan Phillips - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Eastern Washington University
Chapter 63 - Smith Memorial Scholarship: Zane Tuers - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Michal Palacz - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Ty Zurcher - Robotics Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Chapter 7 - Hartford Scholarship: Alvin Joseph - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut
Chapter 77 - Denver Scholarship: Tyler Burt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Winslow Trullinger - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Mexico Main Campus
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Morgan VanDorp - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Taylor University
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Addison Edmonson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University
Kyle Paris - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Samuel Weslake - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado at Boulder
Don Wood Foundation Scholarship: Luke Holman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Donald Smith Scholarship: Dru Reed - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship: Jasmine Brown – Engineering
Polk Community College
Elizabeth Hickel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Taylor University
Samantha Hiller – Engineering
Polk Community College
Genevieve Ipasu - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Alicia Miller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Hartford
Claire Ness - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lake-Sumter Community College
Robert Ponder - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
Andres Vizcaino - Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Samantha Winder - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Brazosport College
E. Wayne Kay Endowed Scholarship: Talon Ausbern - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
South Plains College
Brandon Bork - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Jake Butler - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Mesa State College
Jazmia Cannon - Chemical Engineering
Pitt Community College
Robert Carlson - Welding Engineering/Technology
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
Allen Christopher - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology
Timmie Collins - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Brianna Fuentes - Welding Engineering/Technology
Lanier Technical College
Logan Garafol - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rock Valley College
William Garner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia
Phenix Holcomb - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Morrison Institute of Technology
Jesse Lee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington
Dylan Lynch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas Tech University
Nicholas Meridionale - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Mahdi Nassereddine - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Kalina Pernod - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Robert Polito - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Nassau Community College
Douglas Pope - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Matthew Queen – Engineering
Clemson University
Jacob Schott - Robotics Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Samuel Schroeder - Materials Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Emilio Vizcaino - Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Suraju Lawal - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Clayton Fegley - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Rachel Ma - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Stanford University
Joseph Mayas – Engineering
Blue Ridge Community College
Haimer USA Scholarship: Salvatore Attaguile - Computer Engineering
Texas A & M University
Marcos Cedeno - Industrial Design Engineering
Lanier Technical College
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Angelic Andreoli - Electrical Engineering
Central Ohio Technical College
Daniel Chow - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Coulter DeBoer - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Gage Frash - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Zane State College
Xavier Mullins - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Hayden Picarello - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College - Dayton
Frances Rodriguez - Electrical Engineering
Marion Technical College
Mark Ward - Industrial Engineering
Clark State Community College - Springfield/Center St
IQAir North America Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship: Mia Laird - Environmental Engineering
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Grace Smith - Environmental Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Jerome and Raidelle Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Miya Takeuchi - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Tyler Bowen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northern Illinois University
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Aprille Joie Le Baquin - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Veronica Sadil - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut
Lynn E. and Carol Arnold Memorial Scholarship: Christian Woods - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus
M. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Niekamp – Engineering
The Ohio State University at Lima Campus
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Aidan Higgins - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Audrey Rosenow - Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Abigail Slater - Industrial Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Caiden Urban - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Newark Campus
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Nicholas Schreyer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Mateus Lampe Holovaty - Aerospace Engineering
Kent State University Main Campus
Benjamin Tarkanyi - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Sabal Schuster - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Austin Knutson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Roll Rite Advancement Scholarship: Derek Ficek - Machine Tool Technologist
Mid Michigan Community College
Rollomatic Scholarship: Chloe Sow - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Jack Williams - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
SME Chapter 57 Endowed Scholarship: Joseph Hilton - Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University
SME Directors Scholarship: Zack Okun - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Jake Okun - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Van Vu Tran - Mechatronics, Northern Kentucky University
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Chloe Wang - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Harvey Mudd College
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Luis Garcia - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Alexander Repikov - Robotics Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus

2023 Scholarship Recipients

In 2023, we awarded scholarships totaling nearly $1 million to students across the country.

Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Jeffrey Hannam – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo
Josh Golando – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Benjamin Stuhr – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarshipship: Leah Griesmer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Matthew Davidson – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Katelyn Rivadulla – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Sandler Upton – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Dawooslenx Pierre – Industrial Engineering
University of Central Florida
Glen Stahl – Industrial Engineering
Auburn University
Lucas Deininger– Industrial Engineering
Florida State University
Autodesk Scholarship: John Henderson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Delaware
Chapter - 79/198/311 Scholarship: Evan Potinsky – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Justin Kurncz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Deborah George – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ashley Jones – Engineering
Wayne State University
Payton Noble – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Grand Valley State University
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Lacy Grinder – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: Tiffany VanPeenen – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University
Lily Kieliszewski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Ami Kleffner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla
Carlos Aleixo de Domingues – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida
Chapter 23-Quad Cities Scholarship: Chancellor Thrasher – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Chapter 260 Silicon Forest Scholarship: Lukas Knipple – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Macy Hill – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University
Chapter 39 - Seattle Scholarship: Jason Todd – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Eastern Washington University
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Izaak Newhouse – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Brayden Van Hefty – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Simon Schmitz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University-Salina, College of Technology and Aviation
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Matthew Jimenez – Industrial Design Engineering
Trine University
Dawson Neff – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana
Chapter 6 - Fairfield County Scholarship: Ty Moore – Engineering
University of Florida
Chapter 63 - Morrow Scholarship: Jared Sheehan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington State University
Chapter 63 - Smith Memorial Scholarship: Ben Shannon – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Gonzaga University
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Zack Okun – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Carlos Chacon Cuesta – Robotics Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Chapter 77 - Denver Scholarship: Josh Kempe – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Daniel Martinez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Joseph Muraski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Notre Dame
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Kyle Paris – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Ana Quinonez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Madelyn Schmidt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Salim Kortobi – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University
Don Wood Foundation Scholarship: Aaliyah Washington – Industrial Engineering
Kettering University
Kaden Hines – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Donald Smith Scholarship: Ruba Agour – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship: Jayson Ceballos – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Fullerton
Ariel Golan – Welding Engineering/Technology
Galveston College
Abraham Francis – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sacramento City College
Aliza Khan – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Polk Community College
Emily Arris – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Anna Galatas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Notre Dame
Wesley Chen – Materials Engineering
Northwestern University
E. Wayne Kay Endowed Scholarship: Hayden Branz – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Bennett Schirmer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana
Justin Fouts – Welding Engineering/Technology
Lake Superior College
Miguel Andrade – Welding Engineering/Technology
Galveston College
Julian Sanabria – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida
Dane Garrett – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Vincennes University
Tessa Hand – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Dusty Fink – Mechatronics
Kirtland Community College
Jake Mahoney – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Dane Kelly – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
John Brown University
Kevin Chafloque – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tyler Blodgett – Engineering University of Wisconsin-Stout
Shane Williams – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Princeton University
Broderick Hill – Welding Engineering/Technology
Cuesta College
Carter Drey – Machine Tool Technologist
Alexandria Technical College
James Gruenwald – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pensacola Junior College
Hayden Stofan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
National Park Community College
Agam Igwe – Computer Engineering
Stanford University
Hailey Kressin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Ian Dzierwinski – Machine Tool Technologist
Asnuntuck Community College
Gabe Ernstine – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nevada, Reno
Anthony Corsentino – Welding Engineering/Technology
Triton College
Miguel Flores – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University at Galveston
Zachary Emenhiser – Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Oakley Vallery – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University
Samuel Morton – Computer Engineering
Gadsden State Community College
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Todd Lainhart – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Tyler Burt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Benjamin Doherty – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Jessica Keller – Electrical Engineering
Marion Technical College
Derek Savage – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Zane State College
Alexander Schraibman – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Cuyahoga Community College
Daniel Chow – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Joshua Dunn – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Azure Nordhof – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Mark Ward – Industrial Engineering Clark
State Community College - Springfield/Center St
Dustin Hall – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Lorain County Community College
Conner Peters – Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
IQAir North America Scholarship: Luis Perez – Environmental Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
Haylee Rickard – Environmental Engineering
Arizona State University Main
Grace Smith – Environmental Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Joseph F. Novek Award: Andrew Houk – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Kevin Niu – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Zoe Major – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Juliana McIrvin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lynn E. and Carol Arnold Memorial Scholarship: Evan Fender – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wright State University Main Campus
M. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Klopp – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Lily Tucker – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Aaron Kovatch – Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Abigail Hludzinski – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Andrew Phipps – Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University
Anthony Psulkowski – Industrial Engineering
Florida State University
Aryan Patel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Ashlie Weber – Manufacturing Systems
Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University
Austin Zoborowski – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ayse Yildirim – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University
Benjamin Lipper – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis
Obispo Brianna Buccini – Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University
Carson Schauer – Industrial Engineering
Northeastern University
Chad Holt – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
College of Lake County
Colin McLaren – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Dale Hurd – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Weber State University
Daniel Montalvo – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Texas - Pan American
David Word – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Duane Sharpe – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Vincennes University
Felix Derrouaz – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Santa Clara University
Gabriel Leigh – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pittsburg State University
Garrett Starkman – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Geoffrey Ladue – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Jake Okun – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
James Dressel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology
Jessica Massey – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
John Conlin – Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Knight Wolff – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Kyle Drouillard – Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Kyle Hansen – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
St. Cloud State University
Layne Haskell – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Leah Thomason – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Grand Valley State University
Linette Fogwell – Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mallory McKell – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Marshall Butler – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Nicholas Bailey– Industrial Engineering University of Connecticut
Nicole Tharp – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College
Olivia Hefel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Phanuel Cofie – Materials Engineering
Central State University
Samantha Kneebone – Industrial Engineering
Kettering University
Shaun Witmer – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Shelby Miller – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Suraju Lawal – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University
Sylvi Frogness – Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Thomas Lawlor – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University
Victoria Hay – Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Wen Liu – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northern Kentucky University
Willem Potter – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Henry West – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Andrew Bradshaw – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus
Benjamin Tarkanyi – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: John Costello – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Frank Fetzer IV – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Roll Rite Advancement Scholarship: Derek Ficek – Machine Tool Technologist
Mid Michigan Community College
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Keegan Phillips – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Eastern Washington University
SME Chapter 57 Endowed Scholarship: Alex Hoppas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University
SME Directors Scholarship: Kyle Vonasek – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus
Isabella Weingartz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Jessica Dunaway – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tulsa
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Leon Wang – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin
Stratasys Scholarship: Armon Williams – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Andrew Tejada – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
East Los Angeles College
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Jacob Sareault – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia

2022 Scholarship Recipients

In 2022, we awarded scholarships totaling nearly $1 million to students across the country.

Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Jeffrey Hannam – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo
Theo Gross – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Alfred University
Josh Golando – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Samuel Gross – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Alfred University
Daniel Sterba – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clarkston University
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Christopher Klopp – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Dawooslenx Pierre – Industrial Engineering
University of Central Florida
Austin Zoborowski – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Nathan Fahner – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Garrett Starkman – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Samuel Orozco – Industrial Engineering
University of Florida
Layne Haskell – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Bryan Walls – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Colin McLaren – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Austin Fitts – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Carley Wilkerson – Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Camilla Cave – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Elizabeth Barnett – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Christian Gray – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington
Thomas Nelson III – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Virginia State University
Kang Lin – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Houston
Morgan Nunez – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Autodesk Scholarship: Pedro Doukas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire
Marlenne Ezparza – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Benjamin Stuhr – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Chapter - 79/198/311 Scholarship: Ashley Jones – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wayne State University
Brandon Hagyard – Robotics Engineering
Lake Superior State University
Evan Potinsky – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Chapter 1 - Detroit Associate Scholarship: Noah Surovec – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Macomb Community College
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Jesse Porter – Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Isabella Weingartz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Grant Gergen – Robotics Engineering
Kettering University
Alessandra Pontoni – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy
Jack Bajcz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan State University
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Avery Fletcher – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: Lily Kieliszewski – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University
Chapter 23-Quad Cities: Carley Wilkerson – Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Chapter 260 Silicon Forest: Hugh Finnerty – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Chapter 39 - Seattle Scholarship: Nathaniel Martens – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Dick – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Nathaniel Schmitz – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Kenna Biddle – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University
Lance Philgreen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Dawson Neff – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana
Grace O'Malley – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus
Draven Waters – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Anthony Kleehamer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus
Chapter 6 - Fairfield County Scholarship: Itay Rubin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New York City College of Technology/City University of New York
Chapter 63 - Morrow Scholarship: Sara Minogue – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington State University
Chapter 63 - Smith Memorial Scholarship: Cruz Strom – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Nicole Floyde – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main
Trevor Kaiser Borning – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Grant Lesley – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main
Chapter 7 - Hartford Scholarship: Inga Kuklinska – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central Connecticut State University
Chapter 77 - Denver Scholarship: Tyler Burt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Daniel Martinez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Spencer Lehmann – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Kyle Paris – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Faith Miskell – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mia Jones – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley
Ana Quinonez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Asia Douglas – Industrial Engineering
Kennesaw State University
Donald Smith Scholarship: Jacob Levy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship: Juan Garcia – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Houston
Terrence Tan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Marista Fraley – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Iowa
Brennan Plaza – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida
Jessica Dunaway – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tulsa
Morgan Tarbrake – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Alayna Munoz – Supply Chain Management
York College of Pennsylvania
Helaena Pfeiffer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University
Zoe Talbot – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Conestoga College
Sydney Lewis – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Kennedy Martin – Computer Engineering
North Carolina State University
Madison Gladstone – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kentucky
Priya Kalra – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Hannah Joy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Grove City College
Aine Dillon – Computer Engineering Union College
Colin Szeto – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-San Diego
Mackenzie Jackson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southern Methodist University
Anthony Solis – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Washington State University
Avinash Verma – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin
Jessica Rutledge – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Elijah Walker – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Ami Kleffner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Justin Levy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus
Syed Moeen Faisal – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Alberta
Aniruddha Thyagarajan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Robert Miranda – Nano Engineering/Technology
University of Waterloo
Kayhil Schmidt – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Zachary Jarvis – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Valerie Moura – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Angela Moore – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
South Plains College
Kevin Xue – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jianna Nieves – Computer Engineering
The College of New Jersey
Christian Nisperos – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley
Juliana McIrvin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sara Carey – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State University-Long Beach
Olivia Johansson – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University
Emma Hoffer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Merrimack College
George Delgado – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Portland State University
Jonathan Lasso – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Camilla Potz – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Helena Usey – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Deborah George – Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Samuel Holst – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Notre Dame
Victor Wong – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
San Jose State University
Aditya Jacob – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Connor Adamiak – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University
Oluwamakinde Ogunsola – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Valerie Bownes – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tuskegee University
Julia DiAngelo – Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland College Park
Sophia Jeffers – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milligan University
Shohom Bose-Bandyopadhyay – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Elija Garcia – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Victoria Nguyen – Industrial Engineering
Lamar University
Darryl Carl Marinas – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-San Diego
Catherine-Jolie Tabe – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Jabari Acre – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida Polytechnic University
Nicholas Chandler – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Villanova University
Ian Wang – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of British Columbia
Prathmesh Konda Gopinath – Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rivash Deepnarain – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Anna Naumova – Engineering McMaster University
Natalie Navarro Rodriguez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University
Vipra Bhat – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Anna Doughman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee
Ashutosh Kandala – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California - Los Angeles
David Scuba – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley
Christian Gray – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington
Thomas Nelson III – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Virginia State University
Kang Lin – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Houston
Morgan Nunez – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Camila Cave – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Elizabeth Barnett – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Johann Umanzor – Welding Engineering/Technology
Houston Community College
Benjamin Doherty – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
County College of Morris
Daniel Craig – Machine Tool Technologist
State Technical College of Missouri (Linn State Technical College)
Nicholas Taylor – Welding Engineering/Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute
Titus Smith – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Red Rocks Community College
Brayden Miller – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose State College
Jordan Mitchell – Mechatronics
Motlow State Community College
Porter Steere – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Baltimore City Community College
Ibrahim Esbeitan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
County College of Morris
Iran Trevino – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tarrant County College District
Garrett Jorgensen – Welding Engineering/Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute
Devin Page – Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Gabriel Claros – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rock Valley College
Brian Rogers – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Vanessa Huerta – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
William Rainey Harper College
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Izaak Newhouse – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Jan Bandong – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University
Zackary Gann – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Kuba Ciepiela – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Luke Wood – Technology Engineering/Science
Bowling Green State University
Sarah Pomerantz – Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alena Krolczyk – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy
James Whitlock III – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS: Kameron Woodruff – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Megan Ertl – Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa
Bonnie Brown – Industrial Engineering & Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Andrew Eyring – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Richard Nguyen – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD: Pavel Koprov – Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University
Victoria Ballard – Industrial Engineering
Auburn University
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Jesse Rupe – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-San Diego
Madison Devoux – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Katelyn Rivadulla – Industrial Engineering
University of Florida
Jesse Culp – Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University
Nathan Lock – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of British Columbia
Jacob Zendejas – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Cameron Sevilla – Engineering
Saginaw Valley State University
Kira Danielson – Industrial Engineering & Management
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Tiana Jordan Fontejon - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Nicholas Bailey – Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Connecticut
Taylor Ziebold – Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University
River Perino – Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: MaKhaila Bentil – Computer Engineering
Virginia State University
Mitchel Medvec – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Darrah Sheehan – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Virginia
Jack Musialowski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University
Cameron Smith – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Jay Patel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Peyton Kullmann – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Elizabeth Black – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman
Ziv Shusterman – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Konrad Laudon – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University
Angel Sanchez – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles
Lindsey Leitko – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Jason Nuttle – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University
Robert Delghiaccio – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus
Brandon Gillner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University
Malachi Allen – Mechatronics Middle
Tennessee State University
Audrey Biller – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Harrison Gleim – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Western New England College
Ethan Shier – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
David Tamen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Boston University
Benjamin Halley – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Western New England College
Garon Kourt – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University
Katelyn Muegge – Engineering
University of Kentucky
Jessie Kolb – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Matthew Wilkins – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University
Yiting Ye – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alanna Howe – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Marcus Kanenaga – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo
Raymond Burdge – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida
Ethan Johnson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Brooklynn DeCore – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus
Andrew Jenkins – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Michael Hayes – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus
Jacob Altenhof – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Windsor
Eric D'Urso – Computer Engineering
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Tahbert Bui – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College
Sean Lange – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Chabot College
Adeline Ripberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus
Lucas Greazel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Mississippi
Kathryn Petersen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mississippi State University
Ishan Naik – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus
Alexander Jungen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Adela Jianu – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University
Alessandro Greco – Engineering University of Waterloo
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Giovanni Ruiz – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Cecilia Bodon – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Miami
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Patrick Riggs – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Drake Borden – Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Kyle Vonasek – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Sydney Larson – Machine Tool Technologist
Sinclair Community College-Dayton
Aaron Green – Supply Chain Management
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Jacob Mehall – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College - Dayton
Ben Fisher – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Trent Perkins – Industrial Engineering
Sinclair Community College - Dayton
Dustin McGinniss – Electrical Engineering
Marion Technical College
Daniel Chow – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus
Joshua Dunn – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Aidan Leonard – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua
Mark Ward – Industrial Engineering
Clark State Community College - Springfield/Center St.
IQAir North America Scholarship: Kaile Johnson – Environmental Engineering
Jackson State University
Grace Smith – Environmental Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Jerome and Raidelle Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Kimberly Betty – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Chad Holt – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
College of Lake County
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Ameku – Computer Science
Coe College
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Lauren Jones – Computer Engineering California
Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Lynn E. and Carol Arnold Memorial Scholarship: Dylan Klasing – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
M. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Leah Griesmer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Andrew Simon – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Knight Wolff – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Molly Zuidema – Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic State and State University
Marshall Butler – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
James Dressel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology
Jason Theodore – Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Molly Hohner – Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park
Gael Nzanzu – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Conestoga College
Salvador Partida Jr. – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
David Torres-Delgado – Industrial Engineering
Florida State University
Brayden Steimle – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Courtney Fink – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Phanuel Cofie – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University
Andrew Rich – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Weber State University
Brianna Buccini – Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University
MollyAnne Lloyd – Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend Collee
John Conlin – Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Christopher Sanders – Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
William Watts – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Washington University
Tad Anderson – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Felix Derrouaz – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of British Columbia
Nichole Tharp – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College
Geoffrey Ladue – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus
Leah Thomason – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Grand Valley State University
Aryan Patel – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Nathanael Chu – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin
Shelby Miller – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Andrew Phipps – Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University
David Meza – Industrial Engineering & Management
Northwestern University
Lukas Dean – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Evan Wendling – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Jayden Babcock – Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Linette Fogwell – Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Benjamin Lipper – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University -San Luis Obispo
Spencer Lund – Industrial Engineering & Management
South Dakota of School Mines and Technology
Jessica Stastny – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Quinn Teuscher – Industrial Engineering
California State University-East Bay
Skyler Graver – Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Theresa Mull – Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Anne Domercant – Industrial Engineering
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus
Jessica Massey – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Vamsee Krishna Sunkar - Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Timothy Robinson – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Houston Community College
Jenna Salmen – Industrial Engineering
Kettering University
Jake Okun – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Emma Wilson – Industrial Engineering & Management
Oklahoma State University
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Brayden Van Hefty – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Zachary Boerner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Levi Sweazy – Mechatronics
Kent State University Main Campus
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Ryan Poliquin – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Vermont
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Chancellor Thrasher – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Willem Potter – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
SME Chapter 57 Endowed Scholarship: Garyn Carl – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Missouri
SME Directors Scholarship: Julianna Babin – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University
Suraju Lawal – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University
Ammar Barbee – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2021 Scholarship Recipients

In 2021, we awarded 323 scholarships to students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Sean Smithers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Theo E Gross - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Alfred University

Julia Paille - Industrial Engineering
State University of New York College at Buffalo

Samuel D Gross - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Alfred University
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Robert S Kouns - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College - Springfield/Leffel
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Patrick S Riggs - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University

Mason A Yaskovic - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida Institute of Technology

Jabari    A Acre - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida Polytechnic University

Thomas A Price Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University

Tucker Cook - Chemical Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville

Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University

Nishalini Shanmugan - Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Autodesk Scholarship: Swetha Palakur - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Los Angeles

Manasa Akella - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Andrea R Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo
Chapter 79/198/311 – Scholarship: Connor J Joyce- Supply Chain Management
University of Detroit Mercy

Samuel Soriano -Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Macomb Community College
Chapter 1 - Detroit Graduate Scholarship: Michael Ustes- Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Jack R Bajcz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan State University

Erik Cortes - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Samantha R Bennett - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Noah Heimmermann - Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Justice M Weber - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia

Bryson D Bourisaw - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia

Jacob Gulick - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Kuba Ciepiela - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chapter 39 - Seattle Scholarship: Nathaniel E Martens - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Reilly M Aschenbrener - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Jake Chastain - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Austin D Rempel - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University

Kenna L Biddle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Morgan L del Rosario - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus

Evan P Ekblaw - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University

Travis J Ely - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus

Mason M Turner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Olivia Johansson - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Trevor G Kaiser Borning - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Grant S Lesley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main

David J Oberan - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Lukas Severinghaus - Robotics Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship: Tyler Y Burt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Isaiah E Probst - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Tyler J Morgan - Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus

Grant Parker – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Evelyn J Cook - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines

Kevin C Inman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tulsa

Jessica Dunaway - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tulsa

Skylar Gilmore - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northern Arizona University

Kiana Gonzales – Nuclear Engineering/Science
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Mia I Richardson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University
Donald Smith Scholarship: Joseph M Maffetone - Computer Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship: Yolanda D Reyes - Computer Engineering
California State University-Chico

Lily W Chen - Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Katie Nguyen - Engineering
Texas A & M University

Angelica S Mroczek - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Brown University

David D Miller - Nano Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Stephanie Gonzalez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at El Paso

William D Gomez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Erin M DeHart - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus

Tania Guillen - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin

Ryan A Espejo - Computer Engineering
University of Arkansas Main Campus

Mallika Kenkare - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Duke University

Megan E Howell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tiffany E Toh - Electrical Engineering
Yale University

Asianna S Haughton - Engineering
Boston University

Jessica A Sunclades - Chemical Engineering
University of Arizona

Theophilos A Cockrell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Carnegie Mellon University

Javier Bernal - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology

Sascha Goldsmith - Aerospace Engineering
California Institute of Technology

Jose Guzman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus

Kiara Mavalwala - Engineering
York University

Tolulope C Uwaya - Chemical Engineering
University of Wyoming

Aastha Goyal McGill - Chemical Engineering
University

Silvana Cuervo Purdue - Industrial Engineering
University Main Campus

Nneoma Anaemeribe - Computer Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University

Kimiya   Farzinfar -            Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Northern Virginia Community College

Mei-Lian P Vader - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland Baltimore County

Olivia M Schweiger - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Victor M Jauregui III - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus

Celcie Tetteh - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Duke University

Mitchell W Semple - Engineering
Colorado School of Mines

Adam A Bearden - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Dane Swofford - Aerospace Engineering
Western State College

Katherine G Ameku - Engineering
Coe College

Nicole T Floyde - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main

Angelina Xu - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Genevieve E Ansay - Chemical Engineering
University of Chicago

Mckenna J Thomason - Chemical Engineering
Miami University

Eric Bell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tatem Rios - Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Cassandra P Youn - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Kendrick Rivas Dominguez - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Jessi S Jha - Computer Engineering
University of Pennsylvania

Alexi Pierre-Louis - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Rice University

Gideon F Ndeh - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Morehouse College

Ashley M Jones - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wayne State University

Elizaveta Y Familiant - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marie B Ouedraogo - Electrical Engineering
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Miranda M Holloway - Electrical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis

Jessica Rivera - Aerospace Engineering
University of Texas at Austin

Kailey R Beckie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of British Columbia

Antonio Garcia – Engineering
Loyola Marymount University

Corinn E Oliver - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin

Brayden W Miller - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose State College

Elijah S Walker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Commonwealth University

London E Ayton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton

Brennan Plaza - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida

Jorge A Laredo - Welding Engineering/Technology
Reedley College

Oludamilola Adesiyun - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Julia G Fisher - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
George Fox University

Mallory A Butts - Chemical Engineering
Spelman College

Ellie J De Groote - Aerospace Engineering
Utah State University

Josue Rodriguez - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Fullerton College

Swahdreeznya Rosier - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Oyedepo Oyerinde - Electrical Engineering
State University of New York at Binghamton

Madison A Gladstone - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kentucky

Nicole Tharp - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Coy J Beardmore - Robotics Engineering
Stark State College of Technology

Gabriel O Claros - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rock Valley College

Ibrahim Esbeitan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
County College of Morris

Alejandro A Espino - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
William Rainey Harper College

Devin C Page - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Marcus Russell - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Agata Sass - Welding Engineering/Technology
William Rainey Harper College

Titus Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Red Rocks Community College

Nicolas D Taylor - Welding Engineering/Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute

Paul M O'Connell - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Quinsigamond Community College
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS: Christopher P Carter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nathan Hoyt - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Andrew S Eyring - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Andrew Curtis - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD: Tyler J Grimm - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Clemson University

Akash Deep - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Anthony Ciavardini - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Norco Community College

Liam D Adler-Pollock - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines

Siddh D Desai - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Haley J Peckham - Industrial Engineering
Northeastern University

Alexander D DeBartolo - Aerospace Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Brian A Minnick - Aerospace Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Danielle McKenna - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines

Geoffrey Fang – Engineering
University of Toronto

Kevin Xue - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Zachary P Boerner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Christopher R Mason - Aerospace Engineering
University of Arizona

Joshua S Mall - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University

Nicholas Wagner - Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jacob T Garrity – Engineering
Saint Francis University

Kenneth C Houston - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Casey Ladd - Electrical Engineering
University of Virginia

Jayden R Bruna - Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main Campus
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Chancellor R Thrasher - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Corrina M Berger - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Isabella C Gayoso - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Penn State University Park

Sarah V Pomerantz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Gianna Montevago - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida

Camilla S Potz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines

Xzavier R Padilla - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Los Angeles

Emma Moser - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University

Jace Rea - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Jason L Nuttle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University

Lawton M Skaling - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Stanford University

Emerson Shatouhy - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Kyle Paris - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder

Kathryn E Lampo - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbia University in the City of New York

Priya Kalra - Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Irekanmi Awoyiga - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Waterloo

Joshua A Rodrique - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Nathan Prince - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main

Kayla L Raya - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida

Jack Quinlisk - Electrical Engineering
Edison Community College - Piqua

Kang Lin - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Houston

Sophia J Wong - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University

Mira Shah - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley

Alexander H Hom - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Kyle L Vonasek - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus

Jessica R Rutledge - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Luke R Rendel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Beth Mentie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Calgary

Levi J Madden - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Vincent T Ngo - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Jack K Quackenbush - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana Institute of Technology

Brianna Buccini - Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University

Gabriel N Carrilho - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia

Mikayla E Norton - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Michigan State University

Kai H Vestergaard - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Brown University

William A Stewart - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology

Zachary G Essex - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
University of Louisville

Colin Szeto - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-San Diego

Josiah D Wenck - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Saint Thomas

Cesar Meza - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Deborah George - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Grant M Gergen - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Reva Nair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cornell University

Ellie A Vail - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Utah

Caleb Potter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Zachary T Preston - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marshall University

Christian Nisperos - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley

John M Niezgoda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cleveland State University

Logan T Sanford - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Utah Valley University

Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Konrad W Laudon - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northwestern University

Thach B Nguyen - Industrial Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology

Leah R Griesmer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

James S Gnesda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut

Nicholas B Guerentz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman

Helaena N Pfeiffer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University

Drake K Borden - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines

Bridgette H Kim - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Johns Hopkins University

Mae Hubel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington University in St. Louis

Kimberly R Barlock - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Akron, Main Campus
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Nathan Hoyt - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Andrew S Eyring - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Emily Meng - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley

Julian L Postak - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northeastern University

Frances V Truong - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: James A Emery - Electrical Engineering
Marion Technical College

Jaden J Marchal - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua

Brady C Williams - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus

Andrew T Dixon - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College - Dayton

Kaitlyn E Bender - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
IQAir North America Scholarship: Devin A Baylon - Chemical Engineering
Texas A & M University – Kingsville
Joseph F. Novek Award: Jordan W Moulton - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Connor M DuShane - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Max V Kolesnikov - Manufacturing Technician
Moraine Valley Community College
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: S Hoo - Welding Engineering/Technology
University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Elizabeth A Black - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University – Bozeman
M. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Elijah Messaros - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Safina Luu - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Tanner J Empey - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Mariama K Toure - Industrial Engineering
Oakland University

Jenna M Salmen - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University

Alex R Kasemeier - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University

Sara K Vaske - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College

Linette Fogwell - Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Skyler R Graver - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Graham E Rogers - Industrial Engineering
Liberty University

Joshua R Peck - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southeast Community College

Molly K Hohner - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park

Andrew O Phipps - Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University

Marshall Price - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus

Christopher Sanders - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University

David J Thacker - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Greenville Technical College

Patrick E Dysart - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bethany E Lengacher - Industrial Engineering & Management
Purdue University Main Campus

Chelsea K Wright - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University

Marcie Vandever - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Navajo Technical University

Riley A Smith - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Aaron Ustes - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Taylor Deal - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park

Erin E Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University

Evan Wendling - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University

Jainita V Chauhan - Industrial Engineering & Management
Texas A & M University

Bryan S Welty - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Weber State University

John A Conlin - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington

Seth O'Brien - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University

Salvador Partida Jr - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

MollyAnne M Lloyd - Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Knight V Wolff - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Megan M Ertl - Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa

Amaya K McNealey - Industrial Engineering & Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Ashley N Seamon - Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Landon Butler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania

Sami Al Jadir - Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Westin Perrenoud - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tarleton State University

Solomon K Ansah - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Virginia State University

Spencer Lund - Industrial Engineering & Management
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Teesha A Brown - Industrial Engineering
University of Tennessee

Ryan Frost - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Calhoun Community College

Jason Theodore - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Ashley E Root - Industrial Engineering & Management
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: James M Rolfe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Minnesota-Duluth

Brian A Lee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Peter F. Mackie Directors Scholarship: Benjamin M Lipper - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Daniel S Blanchard - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Sophia E Judge - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Joshua Cooper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Rodrigo W Romero - Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University
Rollomatic Group Scholarship: Anthony I Razo - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Katelyn J Fair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Alex K George - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
SME Chapter 57 Endowed Scholarship: Alvin Bowman - Robotics Engineering
University of Central Missouri
SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Aaron C Scheppers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia

John F Hamilton III - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Ashton A King - Computer Science
Kettering University

Gavin L Stearman - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University

Eduardo Barajas - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley

Ami K Kleffner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Emma C Schutter - Engineering
University of Dayton

Blake W Gleason - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Hannah M Vasseur - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kansas Main Campus

Jonathan T O’Grady - Manufacturing Technician
William Rainey Harper College

Caleb J Arena - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Sneh Acharya - Computer Science
The University of Texas at Arlington

Genovieve A Palomino - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tarrant County College District

Jacen Heafner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University

Ibraheim R Ibraheim - Electrical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Daniel Uribe-Rodriguez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin

Zachariah T Morgan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington

Hannah M Ghanem - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
University of Houston
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Joseph C Saturnino - Mechatronics
McMaster University
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Tanner J Empey - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University

Connor M DuShane - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton

Amaya K McNealey - Industrial Engineering & Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Kenna L Biddle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Evan H Rosenthal - Electrical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin

Yeajin Cho - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Commonwealth University

2020 Scholarship Recipients

In 2020, we awarded $600,000 to 244 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Frederick Eichhorn III - Computer Engineering
University of Maryland College Park

Daphne Agapiou - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Spencer Vanderbilt - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Cole Torkelson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Brandyss Sherman-Hall - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla

Emma Cothran - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla

Matthew Stuber - Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus

Joshua Jones - Aerospace Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Payton Stropes - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla

Hayden Clark - Aerospace Engineering
Western Michigan University

Megan Popielak - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Seattle Pacific University

Anthony Bolinger - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
San Jose State University

Caleb Coon - Electrical Engineering
Tarleton State University

Christopher Dedes - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington

Benjamin Meinders - Engineering
Iowa State University

Tessa Gill - Engineering
Penn State University Park

Mason Skains - Welding Engineering/Technology
The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology

Esther Uwandu - Aerospace Engineering
University of California-Berkeley

Riley Lordon - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Jackson Fry - Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University Main

Madeline Weatherill - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Grove City College

Samuel Williams - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
SME Directors Scholarship: Caroline Neighbors - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Curtis Peters - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University

Abraham Delshad - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northern Kentucky University
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Jeffrey Hannam - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo

Jordan McEntee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College at Buffalo

Andrea Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College at Buffalo

Cornelius O'Leary - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Eric Glaze - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University-Main Campus
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Mia Richardson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University

Brandon Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia State University

Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University

Zoe Baker - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama

Chelsea Nichols - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida

Manasa Akella - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Afshin Taghipoor - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University
Autodesk Scholarship: Mei-Lian Vader - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland Baltimore County

Matthew Allison - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kentucky
Chapter - 79/198/311 Scholarship: Daniel Mueller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Abigail Wolf - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University
Chapter 1 - Detroit Graduate Scholarship: Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Ian McArthur - Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University

Jack Bajcz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan State University

Steven Majors - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Flint
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Matthew Needham - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Elliot Zeiler - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla

Logan Dietz - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla

Ethan McIntyre - Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Kuba Ciepiela - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Maria Sanders - Industrial Engineering
Bradley University
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Jake Chastain - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Noah Zastrow - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Kenna Biddle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University

Andrew Phipps - Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Katelyn Fair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Wyatt Turner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Mason Turner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Chapter 6 - Fairfield County Scholarship: Jayden Fowler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Dakota Mathews - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Joseph Bruder - Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Zachary Goode - Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Derek McDonald - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main

John Sharpe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Bradley Pollock - Robotics Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Knight Wolff - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Chapter 77 - Denver Scholarship: Alyssa Keirn - Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Aaron Arnold - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Hannah Guernsey - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana State University
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Carl Gorski - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines

Shelby Soukup - Engineering
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Raphael Hatami - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center

Kevin Inman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tulsa

Cruz Strom - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Anthony Palacio - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Donald Smith Scholarship: Andres Garcia - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Lesly Hernandez - Engineering
William Rainey Harper College

Gabriel Barahona - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Luke Voldahl - Technology Engineering/Science
Eastern Michigan University

Samantha Bennett - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Antonia Chin - Chemical Engineering
Kettering University

Taylor Plekker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Thomas Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS: Eric Sesterhenn - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University

Beau Ragland - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University

Christie Hasbrouck - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Penn State University Park

Levi Kirby - Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Graham Rogers - Industrial Engineering
Liberty University

John Conlin - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington

Geoffrey Ladue - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus

William Lamm - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University

Westin Perrenoud - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tarleton State University

Gabriela Barreiro Pujol - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kelly Brown - Industrial Engineering & Management
Penn State University Park

Gregory Roberts - Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville

Emma Babashak - Industrial Engineering & Management
Columbia University in the City of New York

Austin Kramer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Delta College
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Thomas Naish - Engineering
Western University

Daphne Dupuis - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
McMaster University

Mike Wait - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology

Lauren Douglas - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Western Ontario

Elijah Priwer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley

Caden Knutsvig - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Dakota Main Campus

Zoe Marazita - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University

Islam McDowell - Aerospace Engineering
City University of New York The City College

Eleanor Zinsmeister - Engineering
University of Notre Dame

Spencer Yandrofski - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kyle Vonasek - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus

Theodore DeGuzman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Johns Hopkins University

Peyton Erickson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern California

Davis Sauer - Computer Engineering
University of Washington

Diego Morgan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Nathaniel Martens - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Whatcom Community College

Erika Jung - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cornell University

Cale Cokley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Jeffrey Potvin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida

Matthew Tucker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Ohio University Main Campus

Matthew Marlin - Materials Engineering,
State University of New York at Stony Brook

Amberlyn Diehl - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Jonathan Hendrix - Robotics Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Benjamin Coe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University

Kyle Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Angelo DeMary - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus

Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Dawson Burke - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

John Pickrell - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Joseph Bryant - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Ian Lindberg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire

Joshua Huang - Materials Engineering
University of California-Los Angeles

Eli Knaus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Evan Rosenthal - Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin

Kayla Renert - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Central Florida

Leah Griesmer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Mikaela Ikeda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Kayley Brkljacic - Industrial Engineering
University of Central Florida

James Dressel - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology

Jacqueline van Zyl - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology

Ethan Inman - Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University

Edward Lanham - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Emily Simkovich - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Drexel University

Aaron Earl - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Bethany Baker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University-Main Campus

Stephanie Lopez-Perez - Industrial Engineering
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus

Matthew Willits - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Alabama

Kaylee McGill - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Erik Cortes - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Dylan Balkaran - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida

Cole Parks - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Hudson Little - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University

Zachary Preston - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marshall University

Katarina Durcanska - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin

Holden Amedee - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Seth Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Orrin Sagman - Mechatronics
Middle Tennessee State University
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Benjamin Lipper - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Christopher Carter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia

James Gnesda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Brady Williams - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus

Riley Huelskamp - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua

Tri Vo - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College - Columbus

Mohammed Albarqawi - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College - Dayton

Noah Parker - Robotics Engineering
Marion Technical College

Nathaniel Fowler - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College - Springfield/Leffel

Trent Perkins - Industrial Engineering
Sinclair Community College - Dayton

Wayne Hardy - Aviation/Aircraft Engineering/Technolog
Sinclair Community College - Dayton

Elijah Messaros - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College - Dayton

Joshua Wall - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua

William Young II - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College
Joseph F. Novek Award: Peter Stamatis - Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus

Avery Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Max Kolesnikov - Manufacturing Technician
Moraine Valley Community College
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Paris Dessert - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lonnie R. Whiteside Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Konop - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Madison Gladstone - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kentucky
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Thomas Lee - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Andrew Woods - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University

Patrick Dysart - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Ryan Utterback - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University

Jordan Howell - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Taylor Deal - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park

Hannah Kuperus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Kyle Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Dana Emswiler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus

Molly Clark - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus

Ryan Fitzgerald - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
LeTourneau University

Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University

Cristina Hain - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Princeton University

Erin Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University

Natiya Washer - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Connecticut

Miranda Almen - Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University

Landon Butler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania

Bethany Lengacher - Industrial Engineering & Management
Purdue University Main Campus

Blake Kirby - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Caleb Harter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University

Lindsey Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus

Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Aaron Ustes - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Joshua Harper - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Robert Morris University

John Provenza, Jr - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Jenna Salmen - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Kettering University

Luis Rodriguez-Perez - Industrial Engineering
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Alan Nguyen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Tyler

Marcie Vandever - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Crownpoint Institute of Technology

Evan Wendling - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University

Shawn Wilkes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University

Derek Hansen - Computer Information Systems
Brigham Young University

Kimberly Morris - Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University

Ashley Seamon - Industrial Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Fallon Peters - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University

Andrew Francis - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Kerry Carney - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southeast Community College

Connor DuShane - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton

Jacobi King - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Southeast Community College

Nathanael Chu - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin

Nicole Tharp - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College

Karl Ludwig - Welding Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University

Spencer Lund - Industrial Engineering & Management
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Meghan Glissman - Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Trace Gray - Mechatronics
Kent State University Main Campus
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Sylvi Frogness - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Evan Charlier - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Vincent Funtanilla - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Utah
SME Chapter 57 Endowed Scholarship: Zachary Dold - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Pittsburgh State University
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Tianna Seitz - Electrical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology

Alex Towfigh - Engineering
University of California-San Diego
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Mia Richardson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University

Caroline Neighbors - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Lindsey Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus

Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Christopher Carter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia

Derek Hansen - Computer Information Systems
Brigham Young University

Afshin Taghipoor - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University

Connor DuShane - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Justin Huang - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Linette Fogwell - Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Linette Fogwell - Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Molly Scott - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Middle Tennessee State University

2019 Scholarship Recipients

In 2019, we awarded $550,000 to 222 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Connar Christensen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Rachel Linder - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Louisville, KY

Mallory McKell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

Benjamin Molnar - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland College Park, MD
SME Directors Scholarship: Juliana Proctor - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Keene State College, NH

Carl Rydell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Maxwell Bennett - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Stephen Grant - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, NY

Andrea Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY

Julia Paille - Industrial Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY

Benjamin Stuhr - Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: David Prexta - Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Rebekah Bagley - Electrical Engineering
Pensacola Christain College, FL

Zoe Baker - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Brandon Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia State University, GA

Daniel Buckel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA

Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, GA

Timilehin Jegede - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA

Joseph LeClair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA

Eric Nzuki - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA

Cameron Soviero - Electrical Engineering
University of Florida, FL

Gabriel Streitmatter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL
Autodesk Scholarship: Nolan Howard - Engineering
Clemson University, SC

Nathan L. Roberts - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Murray State University, KY
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Jack Dalton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Rochester, NY
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Ryan B. Briggs - Electrical Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI

Anne C. deCastro - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Ethan McKenzie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Krystal Quinn - Materials Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Sierra Reid - Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI

Joseph P. Wojnar - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Christain B. Butler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington University in St. Louis, MO

Jacob R. Fulhorst - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Dylan J. Ham - Electrical Engineering
Metropolitan Community College - Longview, MO

Cole. W. McClintic - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Addison J. Cable - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN

Lauren E. Goldston - Electrical Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: Luis E. Vargas - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 79/198/311 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship: Austin Arenz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Taylor Plekker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Jonathan J. Hellman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Baylee David-Foster - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Gunnar K. Klitzing - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Illinois State University, IL
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Katherine M. Argo - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Alex Rucinski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Trevor B. Stein - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Kenna L. Biddle – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS

Reid D. Graber – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Caige Comstock - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN

Matthew D. Cullen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

Raquel K. Denning - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana, IN

Katelyn J. Fair – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN

Mason M. Turner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Jeremy Johnson – Electrical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship: Tristan A. Campbell – Industrial Engineering & Management
Central Washington University, WA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial: Sydney Y. Kim - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington, WA
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Erica Heil – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus, AZ

Tyler L. Hulson – Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus, AZ

Matthew B. Loeffler – Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship: Mitchell A. LaRocque – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: Lillian Heuertz – Chemical Engineering
University of Arizona, AZ

Peter Watson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Zachary P. Bibik - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO

Connor T. Cloherty - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO

Raphael Hatami - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, CO

Connor B. Jameson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Temitope D. Obielodan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA
Donald Smith Scholarship: Kendra B. Kleber - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Nathanial J. Ebner - Tool and Die Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Illinois College, IL

Byron R. Marroquin Morales - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College, IA

Joshua C. Morgan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College, CA

Trey B. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Blinn College, TX
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Markie R. Ash - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI

Ceilidh A. Bray - Industrial Engineering
Dalhousie University-Nova Scotia, NS

Jack D. Calaway - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Hannah K. Rhoads. - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Jenna M. Salmen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Jeromy K. Teddy - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University, MI
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS: Jakob D. Hamilton - Industrial Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Tyler B. Whatcott - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD: Karl Schuchard - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University, NC
2020-2021 E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Alan Aguirre Sullivan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy, MI

Shane D. Beres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington, WA

Jeanette Chen - Industrial Engineering/Management
Stanford University, CA

Katherine A. Cinnamon - Industrial Engineering/Management
University of Washington, WA

David M. Gibson - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Caitlin S. George - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI

Richard Guang - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusettes Institute of Technology, MA

Andrew T. Holaday - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University, IN

Jackson D. Linson - Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Cassidy F. London - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

Ariana M. Martinez - Electrical Engineering
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO

Jason Q. Phan - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, MN

Henry E. Pinyan - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University, NC

Martina Portuondo - Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Jamison D. Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A&M University, TX

Sela R. Purzak - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA

Grant A. Rea - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Michael T. Renna - Industrial Design Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Abigail R. Ritter - Materials Engineering
Blinn College, TX

Lauren N. Slater - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

Patrick H. Wright - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Elena R. Bachman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Zoe Berg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University, CT

Trevor D. Burke - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southern Methodist University, TX

Kathryn L. Cesiel - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University, MI

Clayton A. Cooper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Case Western Reserve University, OH

Paden R. Davis - Electrical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Ruby Eisenbud - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA

Evan Ekblaw - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN

Raphael A. Fortuna - Computer Engineering
Cornell University, NY

James S. Gnesda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut, CT

Brooke E. Hansbrough - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Berry College, GA

Jaben W. Hodges - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of North Texas, TX

Ryann D. Kullmann - Industrial Design Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Spencer P. Lehmann - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN

Daisy M. Levine - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
West Virginia University, WV

Catherine M. Lewis - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC

Briana A. McMurchie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL

Robert A. Miller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee at Martin, TN

Sean Murray - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clark College, WA

Chelsea Nichols - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL

Ethan R. Patane - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Christina M. Patterson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Lysandra I. Pecina - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Ian E. Plamper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Nicole J. Planken - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Samuel Potter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Stephen A. Robertson - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ

Meghan A. Rotole - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Thevnin Rumende - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Nazar N. Rush - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC

Liza A. Russell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

Caitlin G. Schroeder - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Nicole Tepley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University, VA

Dario Yeung - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA

Taylor Gutt - Industrial Engineering
Bradley University, IL
W. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Foreman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Manasa Akella - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institue of Technology, GA

Max A. Bowman - Nano Engineering/Technology
Rice University, TX

Ben T. Coe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Fiovi E. Agbodjan - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Angelo W. DeMary - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Thomas J. Henry - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH

Elijah Messaros - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

Tirth Patel - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Wesley A. Tackett - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Brendan Yates - Manufacturing Systems Sciences
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award: Anil Kircaliali - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Nicholas G. Wood - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Travis M. Baldwin - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Ashley J. DeGrange - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Rebecca C. Button - Computer Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, PA
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Anthony J. Ayers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Michael Aja - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Miranda A. Almen – Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Leslie V. Arciniega - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Jacob A. Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Rachael D. Bartho - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN

Landon Butler – Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania, PA

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

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

Molly M. Clark – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

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

Brandon K. Eberl - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of South Carolina Aiken, SC

Dana E. Emswiler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus, PA

Ryan Fitzgerald - Welding Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

Allie J. Gabbard – Industrial Engineering & Management
Ohio University-Main Campus, OH

Cristina Hain - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Princeton University, NJ

Caleb R. Harter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY

Riley K. Horner - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX

Blake T. Kirby - Manufacturing Systems Engineering/Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, WI

Hannah Kuperus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Emily LaBorde - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Bethany E. Lengacher - Industrial Engineering & Management
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN

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

Samuel Mask - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central Piedmont Community College, NC

Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University, GA

Kyle M. Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Marlies R. Michielssen - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stanford University, CA

Jonathan M. Mitchell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Matthew R. Moradi - Computer Science
Portland State University, OR

Alan Nguyen - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Houston Community College, TX

Wesley R. Nimmo - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas-Main Campus, AR

Avery L. Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Curtis E. Peters - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Kristen E. Postiglione - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ

Lindsey J. Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University-Main Campus, ND

Andrew M. Rose - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA

Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Peter J. Stamatis - Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH

Erin E. Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Roshay S. Timmons – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University, OH

James W. Tomson - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA

Aaron Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

Marcie Vandever - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Crownpoint Institute of Technology, NM

Natiya Washer - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Connecticut, CT

Evan Wendling - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Courtney B. Hassler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University-Main Campus, ND

Kyle H. Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Dana C. Bigham - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Lindsey M. Butler - Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Baylee E. Becka - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Elizabeth A. Black - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University-Bozeman, MT

Kuba Ciepiela - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL

Owen E. Cokley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH

Elijah H. Cook - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO

Jacob E. Dodd - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Thomas R. Draper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Alex R. Jennings - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Metropolitan State College of Denver, CO

Jacob S. Lockwood - Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, TX

Jacob T. Loudermilk - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Will C. Manderfeld - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL

Benjamin T. Moskos - Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH

Stephanie Munoz-Arreloa - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Sean M. Myers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH

Kyler A. Nelson - Machine Tool Technologist
Flathead Valley Community College, MT

Hannah K. Neo - Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO

Mackenzie E. NierDuffy - Electrical Engineering
University of Notre Dame, IN

Cameron A. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton, OH

Sebastian Torres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Alexandra N. Zuder - Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Samuel C. Gregory - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA

Noah C. Logan - Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont, VT
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Noah Dobson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Rachel R. Turner - Manufacturing Management
University of Arizona, AZ
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Ian G. Lindberg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire, NH

Jackson K. Schilling - Electrical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, TX
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Jace Rae - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

2018 Scholarship Recipients

In 2018, we awarded $608,100 to 243 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Andrew Stucker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Idaho, ID

John Geary - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Emily J. Redekopp - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
South Dakota State University, SD
SME Directors Scholarship: Adam Lecznar - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University, MI

Gregory J. Smith - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Weber State University, UT

Roshay S. Timmons - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University, OH
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Stephen Grant - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College, NY

Andrea R. Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY

Brett D. Potter - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
SUNY Alfred State - College of Technology, NY

Peter M. Stoute - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Albany, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Eric Glaze - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Christian R. Capps - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Shelton State Community College, AL

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

Shaneal C. Findley - Computer Engineering
University of Central Florida, FL

Jasmine A. Gay - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida State University, FL

Brooklyn Harper - Industrial Engineering
Kennesaw State University, GA

Elizabeth Laster - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University, AL

Thomas A. Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL
Autodesk Scholarship: Ashley M. Booker - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC

Nathan L. Butler - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Chapter 1 - Detroit Graduate Scholarship: Yatri J. Patel - Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Marlina Bowring - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Andrew H. Gomez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Rachel Kolb - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Isaac M. Payne - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Lake Superior State University, MI

Luis E. Vargas - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: Levi J. Madden - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

James N. Roy - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Mackenzie N. Settle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Amber M. Zubeck - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Central Missouri State University, MO
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Samantha Maness - Materials Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN

Leanne Turpin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: David Maawma - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 79/198/311 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship: Austin Arenz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Eric C. Braun - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Grand Valley State University, MI
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Gunnar Klitzing - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Illinois State University, IL
Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Jack Calaway - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Justin McElderry – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI

Matthias W. Winters - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship: Joshua D. Maxton – Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University, KS

Tristan D. Ptacek – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University-Salina College of Technology and Aviation, KS
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Molly Clark - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Bailey Flemming - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN

Karalyn Kramer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Notre Dame, IN

Sean M. Malone – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Joseph S. Sparto – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship: Dawson N. Burke – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial: Keaton C. Kvarnstrom - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Erica Heil – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus, AZ

Alaina E. Rowitsch – Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ

Nicole J. Swatton – Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship: Justin Thwaites – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship: David Armendariz – Engineering
Central New Mexico Community College, NM
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Laura F. Fundenberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main, IN
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Connor T. Cloherty - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO

Erick R. Quinanilla - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Brandon D. Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia State University, GA
Donald Smith Scholarship: Caroline D. Neighbors - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology|
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Devon Berrios - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southeast Technical Institute, SD

Andrew J. Brand - Welding Engineering/Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College, NY

Sean P. Drum - Welding Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College of Technology, NY

Valentine Garland - Aviation/Aircraft Engineering/Technology
MIAT College of Technology, MI

Fletcher S. Kimble - Manufacturing Technician
Front Range Community College, CO

Monica L. Manke - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Brianna Buhl - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Mikayla Knerr - Industrial Engineering
Otterbein University, OH

Rushiraj Parikh - Industrial Engineering
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus, NJ

Calvin Pough Jr. - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS: Michael S. Carlson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Leon Hill - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

Garrett Janetzky - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology|
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA

Erin Mullin - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas Main, AR

Kay V. Perera - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD: Alok Dand - Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University

Andi Wang - Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Chao Wang - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Luis F. Andreu - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Zoe I. Baker - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Dariana Barrios-Salas - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
LeTourneau University, TX

Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA

Jackson W. Buchanan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL

Amanda K. Hertel - Chemical Engineering
University of Kansas Main, KS

Gavin K. Jackson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tulsa Community College, OK

Alexa S. Jakob - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cooper Union, NY

Christopher T. Kang - Computer Science
University of Washington, WA

Sydney C. Kepler - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Harvard University, MA

Farrant Linne - Engineering
Gonzaga University, WA

Ben G. Masters - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Bryan A. McKeever - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY

William D. McKelvey - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mississippi State University, MS

Hugo Michielsen - Computer Science
University of California-Davis, CA

Charles M. Miller - Aerospace Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main, OH

Seth W. Morris - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main, IN

Neha Nagabothu - Industrial Engineering
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Johnattan H. Ontiveros - Electrical Engineering
Harvard University, MA

John L. Sammons - Electrical Engineering
University of Houston, TX

Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE

Jay Schauer - Computer Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Riley G. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA

Avey L. Songco - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Jacob A. Welch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Bryan Z. Zhao - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Alene N. Basmadjian - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, OK

Neil Beveridge - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Harvey Mudd College, CA

Brayckner A. Bueres-Torres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA

Landon Butler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania, PA

Megan Courter - Industrial Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN

Jeremy M. Crosby - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC

Shiloh Curtis - Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Arpad Depaszthory - Computer Science
University of Washington, WA

Brian (Russell) DeSousa - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Kyle L. Dupont - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Kyle J. Greenwald - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla, MO

Caleb R. Harter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY

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

Courtney B. Hassler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND

Kyle H. Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University - IA

Miriam S. Huerta - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University, CT

Daniel S. Jarman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC

Payton E. Kick - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH

Charles A. Ludlow - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO

Karisma K. Murry - Chemical Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Andrew J. Noll - Engineering
Ohio University Main, OH

Kinsey L. Popham - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Zachary S. Rolfness - Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Alaina E. Rowitsch - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ

Anmol Seth - Computer Science
University of California - Berkeley, CA

Leeanna V. Whittle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tri-County Technical College - SC

Natalie A. Wooldridge - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Texas A& M University, TX

Harrison T. Young - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Spencer J. Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Garrison Ganowsky - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
W. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Erica L. Wuenneman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Jaben W. Hodges - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Texas, TX

Rachel Kimbell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas Christian University, TX

Micah J. Mutscheller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Fiovi E. Agbodjan - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Caleb I. AtLee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College, OH

London E. Ayton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

Adam J. Carver - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Tim N. Faris - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Rafael Garcia - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Casey W. Jones - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH

Shaun Reed - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Shane R. Thomas - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award: Sarah Trevisiol - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Jose V. Hernandez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Audrey T. Dods - Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Serena C. Grown-Haeberli - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Lauren C. Warner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship: Olaoluwa Aina - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX

Miranda A. Almen – Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Karsten M. Anderson - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines, CO

Leslie V. Arciniega - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Jacob Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Matthew S. Baxter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN

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

James Chestnut - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY

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

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

Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

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

Brandon K. Eberl - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of South Carolina Aiken, SC

Dana E. Emswiler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus, PA

Ryan Fitzgerald - Welding Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

Jonathan Hartzler – Machine Tool Technologist
Indiana State University, IN

Erica M. Herin - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Alex R. Johnson - Machine Tool Technologist
North Dakota State College of Science, ND

Tyler Kauffman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Blake T. Kirby - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, WI

Hannah Kuperus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Emily LaBorde - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Bethany E. Lengacher - Industrial Engineering & Management
Purdue University Main, IN

Elisabeth Malone - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

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

Kimberly P. Martinez Sequeda - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Texas - Pan American, TX

Kyle Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Marlies Michielssen - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stanford University, CA

Jonathan M. Mitchell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Amanda Morgan - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Macgregor D. Musall - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA

Sarah M. Nibbelink - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College, IA

Avery Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Caitlin Pellerin - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Lindsey J. Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND

Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Caleb B. Smith - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

Erin E. Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

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

Erik Tracy - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA

Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

Aaron Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

Polina A. Verkhovodova - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
California Institute of Technology, CA

Joseph Warnecke - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ohio Northern University, OH

Kyle T. Wendt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN

Madelynn Yalowitz - Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University, KS

Cayleigh G. York - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Caleb Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

John R. Merila - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Dakota Main, ND
Prof George Schneider Scholarship: Joseph P. Wojnar - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Kayla S. Fischer - Machine Tool Technologist
Northern Wyoming Community College District, WY
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Sidnee A. Cowan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arkansas Tech University, AR
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Nathan J. Bartlett - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Daniel M. Cummins - Engineering
Purdue University Main, IN

Noah S. Fleury - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology, MT

Joshua T. Giambattista - Computer Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN

Matthew R. Hall - Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH

Caleb M. Hammer - Industrial Engineering & Management
Metropolitan Community College - Longview, MO

Catherine R. Kime - Engineering
Utah State University, UT

Cameron K. Kuwata - Aerospace Engineering
Wichita State University, KS

Caroline F. Lynch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tri-County Technical College, SC

Logan D. Miertschin - Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University, TX

Emmanuel W. Muyaya - Technology Engineering/Science
Jefferson Community and Technical College District, KY

Mary E. Noble - Electrical Engineering
Georgia Southern University, GA

Rachel M. Ott - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH

Shaiane Tran - Electrical Engineering
Clemson University, SC

Kyle M. Vantrease - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University, TX

Jacob W. Wells - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Alexis White - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Dallas, TX

Nathan A. Wong - Computer Science
University of California-Davis, CA

Xiang Zhao - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Laura H. McGann - Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA

Theresa B. Myers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Kevin Campion - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Noah Dobson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA

Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Shelby Galatioto - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

Anil Kircaliali - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Peter J. Stamatis - Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Autumn Turner - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Dominic J. Jakubowski - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University, MI

John C. Kim - Robotics Engineering
Northwestern University, IL
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Hannah K. Rhoads - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Daniel A. Speer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY

2017 Scholarship Recipients

In 2017, we awarded $614,200 to 263 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: Gregory Kurfess – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Juan Carrano – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA

Kemal Fidan – Automated Manufacturing/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN
SME Directors Scholarship: Cragun Liston – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

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

Taylor Schake – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship: Jacob Bornheimer – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred, NY

Julia Nicotra – Engineering
Clarkson University, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Eric Glaze – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship: Emma Adams – Chemical Engineering
Auburn University, AL

James Biaglow – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL

Alex Geffrard – Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University, TX

Brenton James – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA

Daniel Kelly – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL

Cory Kinney – Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida, FL

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

Diana Valencia – Industrial Engineering
University of South Florida, FL
Autodesk Scholarship: Miranda Almen – Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Fletcher Born – Mechatronics
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship: Kevin Campion – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Sydney Coe – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI

Calvin Hawkins – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wayne State University, MI

Zachariah Lefler – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI

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

Shoshana Tobi – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship: James Roy – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Jamaica Whitehead – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO

Caleb Wilson – Engineering
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO

Amber Zubeck – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Central Missouri State University, MO
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship: Samantha Maness – Materials Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN

Liam Page – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship: David Maawma – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 79/198/311 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship: Levi Kilsdonk – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI

Chad Robbins – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Saginaw Valley State University, MI
Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Scholarship: Parrys Jones – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northern Illinois University, IL
Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship: Gunnar Klitzing – Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Illinois State University, IL

Benjamin Ringel – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship: Jack Calaway – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI

Clayton Jannusch – Mechanical 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

Andrew Peuchen – Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University, KS
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship: Hannah Ballard - Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Molly Clark - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Mary Fundenberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN

Lauren Sailor – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship: Michael Winter– Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cedarville University, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship: Emily Allen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington State University, WA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial: Chung Yang - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship: Andrew R. Camps – Electrical Engineering
University of Arizona, AZ

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

Rodney Staggers – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship: Nathan Jantzen – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship: Bailey Flemming – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship: Marshall Engelhard - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO

Kyle Foreman - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

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

Joshua R. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship: Forest D. Brown - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
James Hanneman Robotics Scholarship: Rebecca McCabe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship: Mark Cheng - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Fullerton College, CA

Jong Choi - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Shoreline Community College, WA

Giselle Koo - Engineering
Tunix Community College, CT

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

Seth Roman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Westmoreland County Community College, PA
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship: Andrew Gomez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

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

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

Rushiraj Parikh - Industrial Engineering
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus, NJ

Caitlyn Ulinski - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University, MI
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship: Raed Al Kontar - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Christopher Dunn - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire, NH

Leon Hill - Manufacturing Systems Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO

Brian Russell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT

Michael Tankus - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Francisco Torres Diaz - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Texas - Pan American, TX

Anil Yuksel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Austin, TX
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship: Brandon Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia Perimeter College, GA

Benjamin Campbell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northwest Nazarene University, ID

Raquel Dunoff - Engineering
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA

Jaiden Evarts - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire, NH

Katelyn J. Fair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

Gabriella Garcia - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Katelyn Grooms - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Thomas Harvey - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northeastern University, MA

Kyle Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

Grant Kobes - Computer Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN

Megan Korbel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN

Nastassja Lahoff - Electrical Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, PA

Noah Limes - Electrical Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Joseph Liu - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Irvine, CA

Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University, AL

Mikolas Melius - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Kansas City, MO

Jeremy Murphy-Ortega - Chemical Engineering
University of California-Berkeley, CA

Caitlin Pessolano - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL

Thomas Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL

Natalie Rolf - Computer Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Jacob Schnitzlein - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla, MO

Mackenzie Settle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla, MO

Nadia Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO

Hadley Snortland - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman, MT

Gavin St. John - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL

Lenworth Thomas - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL

Helton Vandenbush - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI

Alicia Veach - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

Samuel Walker - Computer Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI

Natiya Washer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut, CT

Zachary Williamson - Chemical Engineering
Clemson University, SC
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship: Karsten Anderson - Welding Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO

Amanda Balaskovits - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

William Bostick - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI

Rachel Bowman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

Ty Buchanan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Meredith Burke - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southern Methodist University, TX

Aaron Carter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

James Chestnut - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY

Ben Coe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

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

Katherine Graham - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Northeastern University, MA

Ryan Grimm - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND

Bennett Hazelgrove - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern California, CA

Samuel Knott - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Saint Thomas, MN

Rachel Kolb - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI

Tyler Matson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Dakota Main Campus, ND

Grace Miller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lehigh University, PA

Liudas Panavas - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

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

Andrew Poutry - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Erin Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

Megan Throlson - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA

Vivian Tran - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Davis, CA

Quinn Wandalowski - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland College Park, MD

Nikolay Yakovlev - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
John Brown University, AR
Edward S. Roth Scholarship: Jordan Dockins - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

John Hays - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
W. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship: Marcia Rudolph - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship: Brandon Eberl - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of South Carolina Aiken, SC

Serena Grown-Haeberli - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Nathan McElwain - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing: Tyler Aldo – Manufacturing Engineer/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Owen Bame - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Luke Brenning - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Adam Carver - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Jesse Ceyler - Engineering
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH

Angelo DeMary - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Audrey Fields - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH

Demetri Hernandez - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Marion Technical College, OH

Cody Herron - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH

Avery Kirkpatrick - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Joel A. Marshal - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH

Jacob J. McComas - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

Shannan McCracken - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Cameron McNair - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Cody Null - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Michael Pohl - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

Tyler Robinson - Automated Manufacturing/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

Kathy Schwartz - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH

Joshua Stachler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH

Selorm Tettevi - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH

Bethany Wilson - Manufacturing Technician
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH

William Wright - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award: Matt Schauer - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northern Illinois University, IL
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship: Justin McElderry- Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Olson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Black Hawk College, IL
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship: Samuel Wagner- Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
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

Elijah Buist - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

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

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

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

Mitchell Clark - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI

Moises Cruz - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University - Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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

Ryan Fitzgerald - Welding Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX

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

Benoit Girard - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Minnesota State University - Mankato, MN

Cristina Hain - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Princeton University, NJ

Jonathan Hartzler – Machine Tool Technologist
Indiana State University, IN

Kacee Hostetler - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Tyler Kauffman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

Hannah Kuperus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI

Emily LaBorde - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

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

Mengyi Lu - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL

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

Kyle Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Marlies Michielssen - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stanford University, CA

Jonathan M. Mitchell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Allison Morast - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas, AR

Avery Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR

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

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

Caitlin Pellerin - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Nick Richards - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout, WI

Alex Rucinski - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout, WI

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

Benjamin Scott - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ohio University Main Campus, OH

Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

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

Randy Sugars - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA

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

Garrett M. Thomas – Industrial Engineering
Kettering University, MI

Erik Tracy - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA

Sarah Trevisiol - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR

Joseph Warnecke - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ohio Northern University, OH

Cayleigh York - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
North Central Region 9 Scholarship: Callie Wesenick - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship: Tyler Dawley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship: Dana Emswiler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, PA
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship: Timothy Bentley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH

Nick Blankenship - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Jarrod Bohr - Engineering
Clemson University, SC

Emily Buschini - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana Tech of The University of Montana, MT

Jason Conway - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Aaron Corona - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Erin Cottingham - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Justice Davis - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO

Madison Enright - Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Benjamin Fulcher - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Christian Greeff - Electrical Engineering
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, FL

Mitchell Hilden - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND

Nathan Hodges - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Ben Konves - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Nicholas Lanes - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton, OH

Ryan Marshall - Chemical Engineering
Clarkston University, NY

Marco Melendez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Merced, CA

Jacob O'Bryan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Truman State University, MO

Vincent Paglia - Chemical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY

Austin Phelan - Electrical Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI

Lucas Reid - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
St. Ambrose University, IA

Elijah Rose - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman, MT

Samuel Stansberry - Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK

Bryce Stevens - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Justin Streeter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Zachary Stroder - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX

Zachary White - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Spring Arbor University, MI

Sammy Willhoite - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK

Tyler Dawley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Stark State College of Technology, OH

Caleb Wilson - Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL

Mikolas Melius - Electrical Engineering
SUNY Canton-College of Technology, NY

Jacob Schnitzlein - Electrical Engineering
The Ohio State University Main Campus, OH

Mackenzie Settle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State University-Long Beach, CA

Hadley Snortland - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Kentucky, KY

Zachary Williamson - Chemical Engineering
Iowa State University, IA

James Roy - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship: Brianna Christiansen - Electrical Engineering
Rice University, TX

BaoNhia Thao - Computer Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship: Rushiraj Pakikh - Industrial Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

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

Bejamin Scott - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

Briana Steele - Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

Michael Tankus - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship: Autumn Turner - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA
William E. Weisel Scholarship: Varun Madabushi - Electrical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Renee Schebler - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund: Kendall Wobig - Industrial Engineering
California State University-Los Angeles, CA
Brian Ruestow Scholarship: Daniel Speer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA

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