Dearborn, Mich., June 26, 2008 — With nearly 75 million people of the baby boomer generation gearing up for retirement, now, more than ever, young trained, skilled and educated workers are in demand.
That said, 175 students are using the opportunities given to them by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (SME-EF) to learn the skills needed to enter high-technology workplaces.
With the help of SME-EF, these young men and women will help change the way their peers view the manufacturing world. By focusing on a core of science and math, and providing students with funding needed to gain valuable knowledge, the Foundation is working to spark interest in young adults all over the world.
“We make every effort we can to offer students an opportunity to make strides in the manufacturing world,” said Glen Pearson, SME Education Foundation president.
The 175 recipients, representing 34 states and Canada, were selected from a pool of 345 applicants. Collectively, they will receive $452,000 in scholarships. Ranging from high school to graduate school, the awardees show promise in manufacturing and plan to lead successful careers in the field.
A complete list of 2008 winners is below.
2008 Scholarship Winners
Arizona
Andrew M. Davis, Mesa, Arizona State University
Amir Malkoc, Laveen, Arizona State University
Nathan Brent McCray, Mesa, Arizona State University
Matthew R. Sellers, Tucson, Arizona State University
Adam J. Bawden, Mesa, Arizona State University
California
Robert R. Peterson, San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo
Clinton C. Sorensen, Buelton, California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo
Martin B. Moehl, Arcadia, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Sarah E. Warren, Los Angeles, University of California-Los Angeles
Amanda J. O’Toole, La Canada, University of California-Los Angeles
Colorado
Philip M. Tucker, Parker, Colorado State University
Pablo D. Colon, Denver, University of Colorado-Denver
Florida
Adrian R. Akerson, Prescott, AZ, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michael P. Green, Orlando, University of Central Florida
Rebekah M. Towsley, Saint Augustine, University of North Florida
Georgia
Justin D. Schoenfeldt, Warner Robins, Georgia Southern University
Hawaii
Gregory J. Bugielski, Westmont, IL, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Illinois
Luke R. DeJarnatt, Washington, Bradley University
Thomas J. Collins, Gridley, Bradley University
Kayla D. Miller, Manns Choice, PA, Northwestern University
Sarah J, Shareef, Peoria, TBD
Indiana
Brandon M. Bowsher, St. Marys, OH, Ball State University
Ryan N. Holley, Monroe, Indiana Institute of Technology
Joseph F. Bettenhausen, Tinley Park, IL, Purdue University
Amber M. Knust, Ferdinand, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Virginie A. Frizon, West Bloomfield, MI, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Aaron T. Engels, Montpelier, OH, Tri-State University
John R. Wloch, Brownstown, MI, University of Notre Dame
Andrew C. Schiller, Valparaiso, Valparaiso University
Iowa
Timothy Burkgren Morgan, Ames, Iowa State University
Jesse C. Dodds, Montrose, Iowa State University
Courtney M. Polk, Douglas, NE, Iowa State University
Ryan P. Willis, Council Bluffs, Iowa State University
Corey J. Magnussen, Pella, Iowa State University
Michael W. Wesely, Eagle Lake, MN, Iowa State University
Kyle S. Willis, Council Bluffs, Iowa State University
Seth A. O. Carlin, Oakland, Iowa Western Community College
Jake Freebolin, Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College
Rex C. Reed, Waterloo, University of Northern Iowa
Kyle Riegel, Newton, Loras College
Kansas
Crystal M. Geist, WaKeeny, Kansas State University
Kira M. Masters, Burlington, Kansas State University
David E. Bartlett, Hutchinson, Kansas State University
Margaruette R. Finney, Leavenworth, Kansas State University
Kentucky
John Ashcraft, Ft. Thomas, Northern Kentucky University
Josh Couch, Newport, Northern Kentucky University
Charles R. Cummings, Louisville, University of Kentucky
Mathew A. Stenger, Burlington, University of Louisville
Louisiana
Elizabeth A. Bowers, Johnson City, TN, Tulane University
Maryland
Caitlin M. Schneider, Winter Springs, FL, Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts
Dean M. Bertone, Taunton, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Michigan
Brian G. Wyns, New Era, Ferris State University
Kevin M. Bock, Ludington, Ferris State University
Latice M. Lile, Detroit, Focus: HOPE
David A. Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Grand Valley State University
Ryan T. Gee, Novi, Kettering University
Kimberly N. Avery, Lake Orion, Kettering University
Monica C. Denis, Clarkson, Kettering University
Marcus J. Ritosa, Hudson, OH, Kettering University
Jason R. Cremer, Williamston, Kettering University
Justin M. Lesniak, Bay City, Kettering University
Walter W. Schwartz, Grosse Pointe Woods, Lawrence Technological University
Kenneth J. Cook, Troy, Lawrence Technological University
William L. White, Clarkston, Lawrence Technological University
Richard W. Nasutovich, Southgate, Lawrence Technological University
Emily J. Harrison, Niles, Michigan Technological University
Eric J. Lintula, Marquette, Michigan Technological University
Emily L. Petrach, Troy, Oakland University
Kimberly A. Jozwiak, Livonia, University of Michigan
Daniel R. Weinblatt, Hopewell Junction, NY, University of Michigan
Jackson M. Matheson, West Bloomfield, University of Michigan
Jasper J. Pettit, Detroit, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Thomas H. Nolte, Warren, Wayne State University
Dennis M. Burke, Allen Park, Wayne State University
Okwui Atueyi, Battlecreek, Western Michigan University
Bradley L. Tudor, Vandalia, Western Michigan University
Joshua K. Wiese, Belleville, Western Michigan University
Nicholas A. VanDeRoer, Byron Center, Western Michigan University
Minnesota
Brandon R. Korgel, Rseau, Bemidji State University
John M. Muldowney, St. Cloud, St. Cloud State University
Missouri
Tyler A. Thompson, Sparta, IL, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Drew S. Pyles, White Lake, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Harish S. Bagaitkar, Rolla, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Josiah Perisho, Conway, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Anna C. McLaughlin, Kansas City, University of Missouri-Columbia
Andy T. Scheppers, Holts Summit, University of Missouri-Columbia
Nebraska
Lee K. Redden, Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
New Jersey
Andrea R. Kimbrough, Rockaway, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Christine M. Lee, Clarksburg, Princeton University
New Mexico
Sloan H. Pearsall, Albuquerque, University of New Mexico
New York
Jacob P. Cipriano, Bernhards Bay, Onondaga Community College
Jacob C. Dorpfeld, Medina, Rochester Institute of Technology
Jonathan T. Reding, Collins, Rochester Institute of Technology
North Carolina
Scott D. Barnes, Apex, North Carolina State University
LaStella Miles, Rowland, North Carolina State University
North Dakota
Ryan J. Whitacre, Lindstrom, MN, North Dakota State University
Nathan L. Noble, Maynard, MN, North Dakota State University
Ohio
Robyn L. Bradford, Bellbrook, Central State University
Anvar J. Alot, Wilberforce, Central State University
Andrew L. Toms, Gredericktown, Ohio Northern University
Michael J. Adams, North Canton, Ohio State University
Matthew W. Derkach, Burr Ridge, IL, Ohio State University
April L. Smith, Hampton, VA, Ohio State University
Dale F. Hogue, Adamsville, Ohio University
Tarren J. Ruby, Coshocton, Ohio University
Madeline Mann, East Sparts, University of Akron
Dustin J. Bloom, Napoleon, University of Cincinnati
Julia N. Oneil, Laurel, MD, University of Dayton
Jesse W. Marconett, New Lebanon, University of Dayton
Erik J. Reiersen, Nolensville, TN, University of Dayton
Kathryn Wolf, Worthington, Youngstown State University
Oklahoma
Austin C. Peterson, Pond Creek, Oklahoma State University
Mary C. Bruce, Wichita, KS, Oklahoma State University
Dana L. Saathoff, Double Oaks, TX, University of Oklahoma
Kevin R. Bagnall, Plano, TX, University of Oklahoma
Oregon
W. Marcellus Angellford, Portland, Oregon Institute of Technology
Hillary M. Shoop, Lake Oswego, Oregon State University
Kimberly R. Daeschel, Philomath, Oregon State University
Wayne D. Johnson, Corvallis, Oregon State University
Tristan J. Wagner, Portland, Oregon State University
Evan M. Parcher, Clackamas, Oregon State University
Zach J. Fairman, Seal Rock, Oregon State University
Anthony M. Haller, Portland, Oregon State University
Jason A. Kintz, Stayton, Oregon State University
Brandon J. Wojdan, Estacada, Oregon State University
Darin P. Schnoor, Portland, Oregon State University
Christopher M. Dieringer, Lake Oswego, Oregon State University
Andrew J. Wellington, Pendleton, Oregon State University
Pennsylvania
Joshua J. Cramer, West Newton, California University of Pennsylvania
Bradley T. Hall, Elba, NY, Carnegie Mellon University
Jonathan W. Brown, Brookline, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Joseph W. Logsdon, Corriganville, MD, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Diana M. Russella, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania State University
Paul C. Lynch, State College, Pennsylvania State University
Paul E. Cox, Topeka, KS, Pittsburg State University
Justin R. Laughner, Indianapolis, IN, Robert Morris University
Craig Q. Miller, Lake Stevens, WA, Robert Morris University
Christopher P. Bird, Bridgeville, Robert Morris University
Rhode Island
James Ferguson, Narragansett, University of Rhode Island
South Carolina
Joshua A. Neaves, Piedmont, Clemson University
David A. Rauch, Simpsonville, Clemson University
South Dakota
Tyson E. Leite, Volga, South Dakota State University
Karin E. Hanson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota State University
Trevor L. Gross, Volga, South Dakota State University
Jessica L. Pauley, Ghent, MN, South Dakota State University
Corey A. Foltz, Rosholt, South Dakota State University
Tony D. Hummel, Jefferson, South Dakota State University
Jacob R. Staples, Morris, MN, South Dakota State University
Marshall A. Zastrow, Brookings, South Dakota State University
Texas
Norman L. Pai, Columbia, MO, Rice University
Utah
Brian S. Wilson, Provo, Brigham Young University
Ryan S. Williams, Provo, Brigham Young University
Colleen J. Heninger, Ogden, Weber State University
Justin J. Eckstein, Harrisville, Weber State University
Virginia
Holley C. Conner, Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Washington
Hyo-Sun Kim, Vancouver, Clark College
Suttipong Boonthong, Seattle, University of Washington
Andrew C. Varkonyi, Tacoma, Washington State University
Hannah Massie Higgins, Pullman, Western Washington University
Wisconsin
Bradley M. Jacobs, Pewaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michael C. Lawson, Menomonie, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Joel D. Rasmussen, Menomonie, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Jesse J. Pischlar, Sudbury, ON, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Benjamin T. Ferron, White Bear Lake, MN, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Canada
Adam R. Gauci, Carleton Place, ON, Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
Thomas S. Ready, Teeswater, ON, Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
About the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation is one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing manufacturing education. Its approach is three-fold: to
inspire youth to pursue careers in manufacturing; to
support students studying for a career in an engineering-related field and
prepare these students through its Manufacturing Education Plan grant program in colleges and technical schools. Since 1980, the Foundation has provided more than $19 million in grants, scholarships and awards. The Education Foundation was created by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1979 as a means of transforming manufacturing education in North American colleges and universities. For more information, visit
www.sme.org/foundation.
About SME
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world’s leading professional society supporting manufacturing education. Through its member programs, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and helps keep manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, SME influences more than half a million manufacturing practitioners and executives annually. The Society has members in more than 70 countries and is supported by a network of hundreds of technical communities and chapters worldwide.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact the SME Education Foundation by phone (313) 425-3300, e-mail foundation@sme.org, or Fax: (313) 425-3411
