Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients

2023-2024 Recipients

2023-2024 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship

Sherryen Mutoka, University of Notre Dame

ACI Foundation Concrete Practitioner Fellowship

Avery Londo, Montana Technological University

ACI Foundation Future Concrete Industry Leader Fellowship

Jenna Hays, Northern Arizona University

ACI Foundation Fellowship

Noah Struck, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

ACI Foundation Fellowship

Mohammad Jobaer Uddin, Oklahoma State University

ACI Foundation Fellowship

Saida Rezaee, University of Waterloo

ACI Foundation Middle East & North Africa Fellowship

Habibelrahman Hassan, American University of Sharjah

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Bayezid Baten, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Baker Student Fellowship

Colin Boyle, Cornell University

Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Paul Acuna, North Carolina State University

Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship

Katie Hogarth, Idaho State University

Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Dana Tawil, University of Ottawa

Darrell F. Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Sergio Godinez, University of California - San Diego

Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

Timothy Kohany, Manhattan College

JoAnne K. & Cecil L. Jones Carolinas Fellowship

Samuel Valmassoi, North Carolina State University

Nicolas F. Maloof Jr. GA Chapter Fellowship

Carlos Franco Mayorga Gallegos, University of California – San Diego

Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship

Johnathan Broyles, Penn State University

S.P. Shah Fellowship

Marina Garcia, Purdue University

Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Anabel Merejildo, University of Puerto Rico

2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Foundation Scholarship

Sandy Chen, University of Toronto

Timothy Mueller, University of Florida

Tijani Mohammed, Texas State University

Kate Weiksnar, University of Florida

Bernard Erlin Memorial Scholarship

Moustafa Mansour, University of British Columbia

Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Madeleine Murphree, University of Florida

Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Micah Stark, Texas A & M University

Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship

Nithya Nair Vijayakumaran Nair GeethaRani, University of Texas, Arlington

Nick Bada – ACI Ontario Chapter Graduate Scholarship

Jeremy Dodd, Western University

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Ariel Manjano, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship

William Snitzer, Arizona State University

Schwing America Scholarship

Meraj Rubayat Kamal, University of British Columbia

Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Cameron Hicks, Kansas State University

W. Gene Corley Scholarship

Bo Rider, Cornell University

2022-2023 Recipients

2022-2023 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship

Jesús Castro Pérez, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign

ACI Foundation Concrete Practitioner Fellowship

Abigail Kienzle, Clarkson University

ACI Foundation Future Concrete Industry Leader

Ariel Majano, New Jersey Institute of Technology

ACI Foundation Middle East & North Africa Fellowship

Nouran Elmesalami, New York University, Abu Dhabi

ACI Presidents’ Fellowship

Peter Collins, Pennsylvania State University

Baker Student Fellowship

Jordan Duck, Kennesaw State University

Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Lily Polster, University of Notre Dame

Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 ACI Fellowship

Caleb Stevenson, Iowa State University

Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship

Brenda Amada Cardona Cepeda, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign

Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Ziad Elaghoury, University of Western Ontario

Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

Luke Somerville, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign

Nicolas F. Maloof Jr. GA Chapter Fellowship

Chelsea Bidgood, Colorado State University

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Adam Johnson, University of St. Thomas

Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship

Hunter Hutton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

S.P. Shah Fellowship

Luca Montanari, University of Texas, Austin

Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Ferdinand Niyonyungu, University of Kansas

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Foundation Scholarship

Gabriel Johnson, University of Arkansas

Mahesh Acharya, Idaho State University

Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Nuzhat Kabir, Texas A&M

Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Marwa Ibrahim, University of Calgary

Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship

Rubaiya Rumman, University of British Columbia

Nick Bada – ACI Ontario Chapter Graduate Scholarship

Brandon Boles, University of Toronto

Schwing America Scholarship

Andrew LeBoeuf, University of Virginia

Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Adel Al Ekkawi, University of Calgary

W. Gene Corley Scholarship

Cristian Rodrigo Tolava Torrico, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

2021-2022 Recipients

2021-2022 Fellowship Recipients:

Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Melissa McAlexander, Oregon State

Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship

Mohamud Abdimuhsin, University Saint Thomas

Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Michael Morano, University of California – San Diego

Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

Matthew Allen, University of Manitoba

Darrell F. Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Walter Cevallos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Elmer Baker Fellowship

Nicholas Moorman, University of Cincinnati

ACI Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship

Erin Stewartson, University of Maryland – College Park

ACI Foundation Concrete Practitioner Fellowship

William Snitzer, Arizona State University

ACI Foundation Future Concrete Industry Leader Fellowship

Luke Greenwood, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

ACI Foundation Middle East & North Africa Fellowship

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Sarah Al Adgham, Balamand University

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Joseph Klatt, University of Notre Dame

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Lauren Schissler, University of Illinois – Urbana‐Champaign

Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Stephen Roswurm, University of Oklahoma

2021-2022 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Foundation Scholarship

Jessica Gonzalez, University of Texas – San Antonio

Noran Shahin, University of Texas – Houston

Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Thomas Szewczyk, Lehigh University

Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Debadri Som, University of British Columbia – Vancouver

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Laura Moore, Villanova University

Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Divya Maheshwari, Cornell University

Schwing America Scholarship

Faraj Shahrstan, Dalhousie University

Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Ariel Aranda, New Jersey Institute of Technology

W. Gene Corley Scholarship

Andrew Benjamin Young, University of Toronto

2020-2021 Recipients

2020-2021 Fellowship Recipients:

Baker Student Fellowship

Maya Cottongim, Northwestern University

Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Jessica Thangjitham, North Carolina State University

Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship

Andrew Witte, Valparaiso University

Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Zachary Coleman, Auburn University

Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

David Orense, University of Florida

Darrell F. Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Matthew Upshaw, Louisiana State University

Elmer Baker Fellowship

Samuel Carper, University of Cincinnati

ACI Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship

Madeleine Murphree, University of Florida

ACI Middle East Fellowship Fellowship

Siham Al Shanti, United Arab Emirates University

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Laura Hernandez-Bassal, University of California, Davis

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Peyton Bailey, University of Louisiana Lafayette

Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Nicholas Slavin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

2020-2021 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Zachary Haney, Illinois Institute of Technology

Joseph O’campo, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Erinn McArtor, Oklahoma State University

Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Daniel Ibarra Davila, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Benjamin Steger, University of Missouri – Columbia

Schwing America Scholarship

Daniel Peabody, Middle Tennessee State University

Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Michael Choma, Cleveland State University

W. Gene Corley Scholarship

Thomas Vachon, University of Saskatchewan

2019-2020 Recipients

ACI 2019-2020 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Aaron Elliott, Pittsburg State University

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Ivy Thibodeaux, University of Louisiana - Lafayette

ACI Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Ross Newsome, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

ACI Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Edvard Bruun, Princeton University

ACI Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

Alec Derks, Saint Louis University

Elmer Baker Fellowship

Christopher Bick, University of Cincinnati

MENA Fellowship

Nancy Kachouh, United Arab Emirates University

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Alvaro Ruiz Emparanza, University of Miami

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Joseph DiBucci, Pennsylvania College of Technology

ACI Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Hope Hall, Oklahoma State University

ACI 2019-2020 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Muhammad Faizan Qureshi, University of Toronto

Jahanzaib, University of Toronto

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Anthony Becerrill, Purdue University

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Aaron Miller, Georgia Institute of Technology

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

David Orense, University of Florida

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Hosam Sennah, Ryerson University

ACI W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Joshua Tomczak, University of Minnesota - Duluth

2018-2019 Recipients

ACI 2018-2019 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Hannah Patterson, Arizona State University

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Jonathan Lyle, Arizona State University

ACI Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Aaron Miller, The University of Alabama

ACI Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship

Homero Sobrinho, University of New Orleans

ACI Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Bret Robertson, Oklahoma State University

ACI Darrell F. Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Tyler Young, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Hope Hall, Oklahoma State University

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Grace Jackson, Valparaiso University

ACI Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Robert Devine, University of Notre Dame
Nominator: Yahya C. Kurama

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

Katelyn O'Quinn, University of Texas at Austin

ACI Don Marks Memorial Fellowship

Matthew David Burton, University of Cincinnati

ACI 2018-2019 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Joseph Arehart, University of Colorado Boulder

Maranda Leggs, University of Oklahoma

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Andrew Foerster, Kansas State University

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

David Whitmore, Auburn University

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Jael Wettach-Glosser, Portland State University

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Bjorn Vors, University of Saskatchewan

ACI W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Jessica Richard, University of California, Berkeley

ACI 2018-2019 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient:

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas Rademacher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

2017-2018 Recipients

ACI 2017-2018 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Frank-nelson Musemate, Drexel University
Nominator: Dr. Abi Aghayere

ACI Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

David Scott, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Nominator: Tara Cavalline

ACI Charles Pankow Student Fellowship

Megan Voss, University of Florida
Nominator: Jacob Henschen

ACI Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship

Bjorn Vors, University of Saskatchewan
Nominator: Lisa Feldman

ACI Darrell Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Ryan Whelchel, Purdue University
Nominator: Christopher Williams

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Elizabeth Delesky, University of Colorado Boulder
Nominator: Wil Srubar

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Rebecca Valliere, Valparaiso University
Nominator: Jacob Henschen

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Katelyn O'Quinn, University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Tyler Ley

ACI Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Bret Robertson, Oklahoma State University
Nominator: Tyler Ley

Other finalists for these awards were:

Quingxu "Bill" Jin, Georgia Institute of Technology
Nominator: Kimberly Kurtis

Bruno Fong Martinez, University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Kenneth Hover

Tiffany Szeles, Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Farshad Rajabipour

Active fellowships not awarded this year:
Elmer Baker Fellowship
Cagley Student Fellowship

ACI 2017-2018 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Richard Standage, Arizona State University

Bryanna Noade, McMaster University

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Jordan Carrette, University of Toronto

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Robert Bruns, Lehigh University

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Frederic Bedard, Université Laval

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Otgonchimeg Devaadorj, University of Washington

ACI W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Jeremy Feist, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

ACI 2017-2018 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient:

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Damien Bonis, California State University, Chico

2016-2017 Recipients

ACI 2016-2017 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Lateef Assi, University of South Carolina
Nominator: Paul Ziehl

ACI Charles Pankow Student Fellowship

Iman Mehdipour, Missouri S&T
Nominator: Kamal Khayat

ACI Darrell Elliott Louisiana Fellowship

Rebecca Nylen, Auburn University
Nominator: Robert Barnes

ACI Elmer Baker Fellowship

Bjorn Vors, University of Saskatchewan
Nominator: Lisa Feldman

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Aishwarya Puranam, Purdue University
Nominator: Santiago Pujol

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Megan Voss, Valparaiso University
Nominator: Jacob Henschen

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Yadira Porras, Kansas State University
Nominator: Kyle Riding

ACI Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Stephanie Wood, University of Alabama
Nominator: Eric Giannini

Other finalists for these awards were:

Robert Devine, University of Notre Dame
Nominator: Yahya Kurama

Trent Schreiber, Valparaiso University
Nominator: Jacob Henschen

Nathan Sharenbrock, Iowa State University
Nominator: Sri Sritharen

Active fellowships not awarded this year:
Baker Student Fellowships (two)
Cagley Student Fellowship

ACI 2016-2017 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Amir Rezaeivahdati, University of Saskatchewan

Disan Katumba, New Jersey Institute of Technology

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Junko Yamamato, Harvard Graduate School of Design

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Shuveksha Tuladhar, University of Texas at Arlington

ACI Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Viet Le, University of Massachusetts

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Bruno Fong-Martinez, University Texas at Austin

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Robert Devine, University of Notre Dame

ACI W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Michael Brandes, University of Notre Dame

ACI 2016-2017 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient:

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Cole Pilgram, Texas State University

2015-2016 Recipients

ACI 2015-2016 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Ashley Kotwal, Texas State University
Nominator: John Schemmel

Scott Smith, University of Georgia-Athens
Nominator: Stephen A. Durham

ACI Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship

Steven Thornton, North Carolina State University
Nominator: Robert Nunez

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Richard Deschenes, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Nominator: Micah Hale

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

Todd Clapp, Colorado State University
Nominator: James Hanson

ACI Charles Pankow Student Fellowship

Curtis Walter, University of Saskatchewan-Saskatoon
Nominator: Lisa R. Feldman

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Jacob Darlington, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nominator: Jose A. Pincheira

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Ahmed Al-Basha, New Mexico State University
Nominator: Craig Newston

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Andrew Eiland, Auburn University
Nominator: Anton Schindler

ACI Tribute to the Founders Fellowship

Anahid Behrouzi, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nominator: Daniel Kuchma

Other finalists for these awards were:

Cale Armstrong, Kansas State University
Nominator: Kyle Ryding

ACI 2015-2016 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Heather Todak, Purdue University

Aileen Vandenberg, University of Connecticut

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Daniel Hussey, Manhattan College

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Caitlin Mancuso, Western University-London

ACI Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Jessica Rosewitz, Worcester Polytecnic

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Donald Shaw, Purdue University

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Shawna Peterson, Stanford University

ACI W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Aishwarya Puranam, Purdue University

ACI 2015-2016 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient:

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Jared Schimmelpfenning, Purdue University

2014-2015 Recipients

ACI 2014-2015 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Anahid Behrouzi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nominator: Daniel Kuchma
Convention Guide: Lesley Sneed

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

David Amorim, University of Manitoba
Nominator: Dagmar Svecova
Convention Guide: Jeff Volz

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Aura Lee Harper-Smith, Valparaiso University
Nominator: John Schemmel
Convention Guide: Remy Lequesne

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Sydney Dickson, University of Arkansas
Nominator: Micah Hale

Daniella Remolina, Georgia Institute of Technology
Nominator: Kimberly Kurtis
Convention Guide: Kyle Riding

ACI Charles Pankow Student Fellowship

Marc Hansen, University of Virginia
Nominator: Devin Harris
Convention Guide: Larry Taber

ACI Richard D. Stehly Memorial Fellowship

Eric Fletcher, Kansas State University
Nominator: Hayder Rasheed
Convention Guide: Amanda Bordelon

Other finalists for these awards were:

Michael Salguero, Valparaiso University
Nominator: John Schemmel
Convention Guide: Joe Hug

Angel Perez-Irizarry, University of Wisconsin
Nominator: Gustavo Parra-Montesinos
Convention Guide: Lisa Feldman

Ryan Whelchel, Kansas State University
Nominator: Kimberly Kramer
Convention Guide: Walt Flood IV

ACI 2014-2015 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI Scholarship

Andrew Richard, University of California, Berkeley

Jenna Kim, University of British Columbia

ACI W.Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship

Andrew Bernica, Kansas State University

Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Iani Batilov, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Owen Killeen, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Justin Montgomery, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Maria Martinez, Stanford University

ACI Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Michelle Campbell, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

2013-2014 Recipients

ACI 2013-2014 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

David Mante, Auburn University
Nominator: Robert W. Barnes
Convention Guide: George Wargo

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Alyson Dean, University of New Brunswick
Nominator: Michael Thomas
Convention Guide: Karla Kruse

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

Alice Sommerville, Cleveland State University
Nominator: Norbert Delatte
Convention Guide: Kari Yuers

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Amy Kalabon, Cleveland State University
Nominator: Norbert Delatte
Convention Guide: Michelle Wilson

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Chelsea West, Missouri State University
Nominator: David Joswick
Convention Guide: Jacob Bice

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Bryon Graminski, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Nominator: Anne Werner
Convention Guide: Mike Hufnagel

Other finalists for these awards were:

David Amorim
University of Manitoba

Elizabeth Nadelman
Georgia Institute of Technology

Nicholas Helminger
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Fernando Martinez
Florida Atlantic University

ACI 2013-2014 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Fernando Martinez, Florida Atlantic University

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Margaret Kimble, University of Wyoming

ACI Scholarship

Nicholas Helminger, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

David Amorim, University of Manitoba

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Richard Deschenese Jr., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

ACI Foundation Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas Brandis, Northwestern University

2012-2013 Recipients

ACI 2012-2013 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Benjamin Dymond, University of Minnesota
Nominator: Carol Shield
Convention Guide: Rita Madison
Industry Mentor: Tyler Ley

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Dane Shaw, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Nominator: Dr. John Kevern
Convention Guide and Industry Mentor: Larry Taber

ACI Charles Pankow Foundation ACI Student Fellowship

Brittany Schuel, Lawrence Technological University
Nominator: Dr. Elin Jensen
Convention Guide: Michelle Wilson
Industry Mentor: Catherine Hovell

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Jake Wiggins, University of Colorado at Denver
Nominator: Stephan Durham
Convention Guide: Dr. Jim Hanson
Industry Mentor: Dave Suchorski

ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship

Ashley Bagley, Arizona State University
Nominator: Jim Rogers
Convention Guide: Sheila Shideh
Industry Mentor: Kari Yuers

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Cameron Murray, University of Arkansas
Nominator: Dr. Micah Hale
Convention Guide: Dr. Eric Musselman
Industry Mentor: Luke Snell

Other finalists for these awards were:

Federico Aguayo
University of Texas at Austin

Alyson Dean
University of New Brunswick

Kyle Dunning
University of Missouri, Kansas City

Rita Laith
University of Windsor

Jingyu Lee
Illinois Institute of Technology

Jonathan Varner
Kansas State University

Aaron Woods
University of Texas at Austin

Ali Abu Yosef
University of Texas at Austin

ACI 2012-2013 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Wyatt Banker-Hix, California Polytechnic State University

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Alyson Dean, University of New Brunswick

ACI Scholarship

Mariana Cruz, University of Delaware

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Kyle Dunning, University of Missouri, Kansas City

ACI Schwing America Scholarship

Anthony Thomas Kulesa, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

ACI Foundation Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship

Blake Campbell, Villanova University

2011-2012 Recipients

ACI 2011-2012 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Colby Hietbrink, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Nominator: Tara Cavalline
Convention Guide: Dr. Lawrence L. Sutter
Industry Mentor: W. Calvin McCall

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

Mark Cukrov, University of Nevada-Reno
Nominator: Dr. David H. Sanders
Convention Guide: Dr. Chris Carrol
Industry Mentor: Jim Cagley

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Kunal Vaswani, University of Washington
Nominator: Dr. Donald J. Janssen
Convention Guide: Dr. Thomas Kang
Industry Mentor: Dr. Donald J. Janssen

ACI Charles Pankow Foundation ACI Student Fellowship

Daniel Abramson, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Nominator: Dr. Andrea J. Schokker
Convention Guide: Dr. Norbert J. Delatte
Industry Mentor: Dr. Catherine French

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Samuel Keske, Auburn University
Nominator: Dr. Robert W. Barnes
Convention Guide: Mike Murray
Industry Mentor: Tarek Khan

ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship

Michael Howland, University of Arkansas
Nominator: Dr. W. Micah Hale
Convention Guide: Dr. Stephan A. Durham
Industry Mentor: Dr. Reid Castrodale

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Kyle Dunning, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Nominator: Dr. John T. Kevern
Convention Guide: Walter H. Flood IV
Industry Mentor: Walter H. Flood IV

Kyrstyn Haapala, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Nominator: Dr. Andrea J. Schokker
Convention Guide: Kari L. Yuers
Industry Mentor: Emily Lorenz

Other finalists for these awards were:

Todd Davis
University of Florida
Nominator: Dr. Ronald A. Cook

Ryan Jenkins
Purdue University
Nominator: Dr. Robert J. Frosch
Convention Guide: Dr. John J. Myers

Bradley Maguire
Ryerson University
Nominator: Dr. Medhat H. Shehata
Convention Guide: Dr. Lisa R. Feldman

David Wald
University of Texas
Nominator: Dr. James O. Jirsa
Convention Guide: Mr. Michael J. Hufnagel

ACI 2011-2012 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI W.R. Grace Scholarship

Raguez Taha, University of Illinois at Chicago

Kumar Mehta Scholarship

Eric Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

ACI Katharine & Bryant Mather Scholarship

Stephanie Moreno, University of Kansas

ACI Scholarship

James Lafikes, University of Kansas

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship

Stuart Veysey, University of New Brunswick

ACI Schwing America

Ashlee Hossack, University of New Brunswick

2010-2011 Recipients

ACI 2010-2011 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Christopher Shearer, Georgia Institute of Technology
Nominator: Dr. Kimberly Kurtis
Convention Guide: Dr. John T. Kevern
Industry Mentor: Dr. Lawrence L. Sutter

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Aaron Woods, University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Dr. Ronald A. Cook
Convention Guide: Richard Yelton
Industry Mentor: Dr. James K. Wight

ACI Charles Pankow Foundation ACI Student Fellowship

Christopher Motter, University of California, Los Angeles
Nominator: Dr. John W. Wallace
Convention Guide: Dr. Kyle A. Riding
Industry Mentor: Ron Klemencic

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

K.V. Harish, Clemson University
Nominator: Dr. Prasad R. Rangaraju
Convention Guide: Richard Heitzmann
Industry Mentor: Dr. Surendra P. Shah

ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship

Matthew Fournier, The University of Minnesota Deluth
Nominator: Dr. Andrea Schokker
Convention Guide: Dr. Chris Carroll
Industry Mentor: Bill Rushing

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Jonathan Stratton, University of Florida
Nominator: Mang Tia
Convention Guide: Brandon Mintz
Industry Mentor: Larry Taber

Other finalists for these awards were:

Todd Davis
University of Florida
Nominator: Dr. Ronald A. Cook
Convention Guide: John Hukey

Robert Brett Holland, Georgia Institute of Technology
Nominator: Dr. Lawrence F. Kahn
Convention Guide: Dr. Lesley H. Sneed

David Wald
University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Dr. James O. Jirsa
Convention Guide: Michael Hufnagel

Jennifer Harris
Arizona State University
Nominator: Dr. Luke Snell
Convention Guide: Dawn Rogers

Ashlee-Hossack
University of New Brunswick
Nominator: Michael Thomas
Convention Guide: Frances Griffith

ACI 2010-2011 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI-W.R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Ashlee Hossack, University of New Brunswick

Kumar Mehta Scholarship:

Kevin Mueller, University of Notre Dame

ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Benjamin Webster, University of Kentucky

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

Reid Zimmerman, University of California Berkeley

ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Mark Steenhof, University of Waterloo

2009-2010 Recipients

ACI 2009-2010 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Presidents' Fellowship

Royce Floyd, University of Arkansas and expects to complete his PhD in civil engineering in May 2012.
Nominator: W. Micah Hale;
Convention Guide: Larry Taber.

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Samuel Keske, Auburn University and expects to complete his MS in structural engineering in May 2010.
Nominator: Anton K. Schindler;
Convention Guide and Industry Mentor: Bill Rushing.

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

Shannon Hanson, Universityof Utah and expects to complete her MS in structural engineering in May 2010.
Nominator: Paul J. Tikalsky;
Convention Guide: Rita K. Oglesby; and
Industry Mentor: Gary Klein.

ACI Charles Pankow Foundation ACI Student Fellowship

Raymond Foltz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he is now working on his PhD.
Nominator: James M. LaFave;
Convention Guide: Tyler Ley; and
Industry Mentor: Tarek Kahn.

ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship

Amanda Bordelon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Nominator: Jeffery R. Roesler and
Industry Mentor: Dr. Anthony E. Fiorato.

ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship

Ross Beesley, University of Cincinnati’s College of Applied Science and expects to receive his BS in construction management in June 2010.
Nominator: Herbert L. Bill Jr.;
Convention Guide: Anthony DeCarlo Sr.; and
Industry Mentor: Michael J. Schneider.

ACI Baker Student Fellowship

Jennifer Harris, Arizona State University.
Nominator: Luke M. Snell; and
Convention Guide and Industry Mentor: Julie K. Buffenbarger.

N. Michael Schafer, Northern Kentucky University in June 2010.
Nominator: Ausbra E. McFarland; and
Convention Guide and Industry Mentor: Frank A. Kozeliski.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Janelle Heminitz
Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Dr. Andrew Scanlon
Convention Guide: Dr. Jeffery S. Volz

Amal Jayapalan
Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Dr. Kimberly Kurtis
Convention Guide: Michelle L. Wilson

ACI 2009-2010 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI-W.R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Andrew Pozolo expects to complete his MS ic civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2010. He received a BS in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Kumar Mehta Scholarship:

Kevin Mueller received a BS in civil engineering from Purdue University and will pursue MS and PhD degrees in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Zi Sang received a BS in civil and environmental engineering from Pennsylvania State University. he expects to complete his MS by May 2010.

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

Janelle Heminitz received her BS in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is enrolled at Lehigh University for an MS in structural engineering.

ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Christopher Shearer received his BS in civil engineering from Ohio Northern University. He is currently working on an MS in civil engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and plans to seek a PhD.

2008-2009 Recipients

ACI 2008-2009 Fellowship Recipients:

ACI Graduate Fellowship for Concrete Research

Brian D. Swartz received his BS and MS in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in 2005 and 2007, respectively. He is pursuing his PhD in civil engineering at PSU and expects to graduate in 2010. Upon completing his doctoral work, Swartz will focus on the concrete industry and hopes to contribute to the design of concrete bridges. Nominator: Dr. Andrea J. Schokker.

ACI Richard N. White Student Fellowship

Jared Weisman is completing his BS in civil engineering at the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and expects to graduate in May 2008. Upon graduation, he will pursue an MS in civil engineering at PSU. Weisman's primary goal is to become a structural and/or sustainable designer for a prominent design firm. Nominator: Dr. Andrea J. Schokker; Convention Guide: Dr. John J. Meyers.

ACI Cagley Student Fellowship

David Beh received his BS in civil engineering from the University of Utah in December 2007 and is currently pursuing his MS in civil engineering from the University of Utah. After graduation, Beh’s career goals include working with reinforced concrete structures, obtaining his license as a professional engineer, and becoming a partner in his own design firm. Nominator: Dr. Paul Tikalsky; Convention Guide: Lawrence Taber.

ACI Charles Pankow Student Fellowship

Brandon L. Mintz received his BS in civil engineering from Florida International University in April 2007 and is currently pursuing his MS in civil engineering from Florida International University. After graduation, Mintz hopes to pursue his PhD and a career in teaching. Nominator: Dr. Nakin Suksawang; Convention Guide: Joseph A. Amon.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Mario Cristian Gaedicke Hornung
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Nominator: Dr. Jeffery R. Roesler.

Robert Moser
Georgia Institute of Technology
Nominator: Dr. Kimberly E. Kurtis.

Brett Tempest
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Nominator: Dr. Janos Gergely.

ACI 2008-2009 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

ACI-W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Robert Moser received his BS from Georgia Institute of Technology in May 2007 and is pursuing his MS in civil engineering and his PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology. Following graduation, Moser will pursue a career in the field of experimental structural research either with a government organization, a university, or in industry.

Kumar Mehta Scholarship:

Anne-Marie Langlois is pursuing her BS in civil engineering at Laval University in Quebec, Canada, and expects to graduate in May 2008. After graduation, Langlois will pursue her MS in civil engineering and eventually her PhD in structures and materials in order to achieve a successful career in research.

ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Andre Phillipe Garcia received his BS in civil engineering at the University of South Florida in May 2008 with a Summa Cum Laude distinction. Andre is pursuing his MS and PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is conducting research in the atomistic modeling of carbon nanotubes and its integration within concrete and engineering materials.

ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

MD Nazmul Hassan received a BS in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology in November 2006 and is pursuing his MS in civil engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. After graduation, Hassan's goals include a career in concrete research and a job teaching as a professor at a university.

ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Lisa Matchulat received her BS in civil engineering from the University of Kansas in 2007. Currently, Lisa is pursuing her MS in civil engineering from the University of Kansas and expects to graduate in May 2009. Matchulat's goal is to become a structural engineer for an innovative company that will allow her to design a variety of structures, particularly concrete buildings with challenging seismic issues.

2008-2009 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on nondestructive testing of Concrete Recipient:

Jun Chen and Amal Jayapalan were selected for their paper titled "Nonlinear Wave Modulation Spectroscopy Method for Ultra-Accelerated Assessment of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Portland Cement Mortar." Chen and Jayapalan both currently attend Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

2007-2008 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2007-2008 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Andrew Coughlin received his BS in civil engineering from California State University in December 2006 and is currently pursuing his MS in civil engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Following graduation from Penn State, Coughlin would like to work in the consulting industry for a few years and eventually enter a doctoral program where he intends to focus on the application of safe, sustainable, and economical design principles around the world. Nominator: Dr. Andrea J. Schokker; Convention Guide: John Kevern.

Matthew Tobolski is currently pursuing his MS in structural engineering and PhD in structural engineering from the University of California, San Diego. After graduating with his PhD, Tobolski intends on reaching his goal to bridge the gap between academics and the industry personnel. Ideally, Toboloski hopes to work for a bridge design firm where he could not only design but also stay active in research and committees. Nominator: Dr. Jose I. Restrepo; Convention Guide: Joseph Clendenen.

Charles Pankow Foundation ACI Student Fellowship:

Remy Lequesne is currently pursuing his MSE in civil engineering-structures at the University of Michigan, but will graduate this spring with plans to begin working toward completing his PhD. Lequesne is interested in studying potential structural benefits of incorporating high-performance concrete in design and how new design methods can contribute to safer, more efficient concrete structures. Nominator: Dr. James K. Wight; Convention Guide: Peter H. Bischoff.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Jared Brewe
University of Missouri-Rolla
Nominator: Dr. John J. Myers

David Naish
University of California-Los Angeles
Nominator: Dr. John W. Wallace

Robin Tuchscherer
University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Dr. Oguzhan Bayrak

Thomas Vande Voort
Iowa State University
Nominator: Dr. Sri Sritharan

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2007-2008 ACI-W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Thomas Vande Voort received his Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 2006 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science with specialization in structural engineering from Iowa State University. Vande Voort looks forward to working with a design firm after graduation and using concrete to its fullest potential.

2007-2008 ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

David Naish received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of California-Los Angeles in 2006 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree from University of California-Los Angeles. Naish's immediate goal is to work toward a PhD in structural engineering and to make a contribution back to his university through his research.

2007-2008 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

John Cleary received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 2006 from Cleveland State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in civil engineering from Cleveland State University. Cleary's long-term goals include finishing his master's degree and the possibility of pursuing a doctoral degree in engineering.

2007-2008 V. Mohan Malhotra Scholarship Recipient:

James Woodward received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 2004 from the University of Virginia and will pursue his Master of Science in civil engineering this fall from either Oregon State University or Georgia Institute of Technology. Following graduation, Woodward foresees himself with a path in industry research and design capacity.

2007-2008 ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Nimish Mistry received his degree in civil and environmental engineering from the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute in India and intends to pursue a degree in structural engineering from the Clarkson University. In the future, Mistry hopes to become a successful structural engineer serving the technical community.

Student Paper Award:

2007-2008 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete Recipient:

Gonzalo Cetrangolo was selected for his paper titled "Inspection of Concrete Using Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Method." Cetrangolo recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

2006-2007 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2006-2007 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Richard Kmack is currently pursuing an M.S. degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and is interested in a career in the structural design field. Kmack plans to begin working for an engineering firm following graduate school, but intends to ultimately pursue a doctorate degree after having gained more experience in the professional field. He also hopes to further compliment his education with courses in architectural and urban planning. Nominator: Kimberly Kurtis; Convention Guide: Joe Clendenen; Industry mentor: John S Popovics, Ph.D., P.E., The University of Illinois.

Brian Swartz is currently pursuing an M.S. degree in civil engineering at The Pennsylvania State University with an interest in structural reliability and concrete bridge systems. Long-term, Swartz plans to work for a bridge design consultant, as he enjoys the challenge of designing monumental and pioneering concrete bridges while finding ways to make them constructible and economical. Nominator: Andrea Schokker; Convention Guide: Jeff Volz; Industry mentor: Carl H Walker, CWConsulting LLC.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Eric Musselman
The Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Andrea Schokker

Jonathan L. Poole
University of Texas at Austin
Nominator: Maria Juenger
Convention Guide: Lisa Feldman

Lesley Sneed
Purdue University
Nominator: Julio Ramirez

Blake Staton
University of Arkansas
Nominator: Micah Hale
Convention Guide: Stephan Durham

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2006-2007 ACI - W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Remy Lequesne will pursue an M.S. degree in civil engineering at the University of Michigan, with plans to graduate in 2007 and immediately begin working toward completing his PhD. Lequesne is interested in researching the structural application of developing cementitious composites which could ultimately simplify and reduce the cost associated with concrete construction.

2006-2007 ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

Nicholas Stallings plans to pursue an M.S. degree in civil engineering at the University of Louisville. Upon completion of this degree, he hopes to obtain a PhD in the area of concrete. Stallings' future plans include either teaching at an engineering university or pursuing a career at a research facility to help improve the progression of the concrete industry.

2006-2007 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Brandon Stutzman will pursue an M.S. degree in civil engineering at Purdue University. He plans to focus his studies and research around reinforced concrete design, with long-term goals of obtaining a PhD in structural engineering, teaching civil engineering courses, and becoming involved in ACI.

2006-2007 P. K. Mehta Scholarship Recipient:

Helena Meryman plans to pursue a master's degree in civil engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. After completing this degree, she is considering continuing on to obtain her PhD. Meryman's long term career goals include starting her own firm or becoming a partner for a firm dedicated to reducing the ecological impact of structural systems.

2006-2007 ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Guadalupe Gutierrez Padilla is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is currently researching Microbially Induced Concrete Corrosion (MICC).

Student Paper Award:

2006-2007 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete Recipient:

Michael J. McGinnis was selected for his paper titled "Water Induced Swelling Displacements in the Core-Drilling Method." He currently attends the Lehigh University.

2005-2006 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2005-2006 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Lisa Feldman is currently pursuing a PhD in civil engineering at the University of Western Ontario, with plans to graduate in 2006. She received her master's degree in civil engineering at The University of Texas at Austin in 1993 and her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of Waterloo in 1992. Lisa's long-term career goal is to become a professor at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to educate the next generation of engineers that will support the concrete industry. Faculty nominator: F. Michael Bartlett, University of Western Ontario; Convention guide: Margaret Reed, Wiss Janney Elstner Associates; Industry mentor: Ken Hover, Cornell University.

Matthew Tyler Ley is currently attending the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a PhD in civil engineering, with plans to graduate in 2007. He also earned his MS in civil engineering there in 2002. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2000. Tyler has spent two years as a practicing engineer, but believes his skills will be better used as a professor and researcher in academia. Faculty nominator: Kevin J. Folliard, University of Texas at Austin; Convention Guide and Industry mentor: Paul Tikalsky, The Pennsylvania State University.

Jeffery Volz is currently attending The Pennsylvania State University, pursuing a PhD in structural engineering, with plans to graduate in 2007, where he also earned his MS in civil engineering in 1987 as well as his BS in civil engineering in 1985. Long-term, Jeff plans to pursue his passions for teaching by becoming a professor. Faculty nominator: Andrea Schokker, The Pennsylvania State University; Convention Guide: Calvin McCall, Concrete Engineering Specialists; Industry mentor: Sean P. Gross, Villanova University.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Matthew Comber
The University of Toledo
Nominator: George J. Murnen
Convention Guide: Luke Snell

Eric Musselman
The Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Andrea Schokker
Convention Guide: Allyn Luke

E. Cole Olsen
Stanford University
Nominator: Sarah Billington
Convention Guide: Darrell Elliot

Lesley Sneed
Purdue University
Nominator: Julio Ramirez
Convention Guide: Vicki Brown

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2005-2006 ACI - W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Cole Olsen is pursuing a MS degree in structural engineering at Stanford University. Upon completion, Cole then plans to pursue a doctoral degree. He received his BS in civil engineering from Oregon State University in 2004. Cole's long-term goals include designing and providing construction services for reinforced concrete structures, and eventually returning to academia, researching and teaching at a large research university.

2005-2006 V. Mohan Malhotra Scholarship Recipient:

Robert Rodden is currently attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a master's degree is civil engineering, where he also received a BS in civil engineering in 2004. In his professional career, after completing his MS degree, Robert plans to become a licensed professional engineer and then pursue a doctorate in civil engineering and become a professor.

2005-2006 ACI Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

Vinicio Suarez is pursuing a master's degree degree in structural engineering at the North Carolina State University, with plans to graduate in 2006. He received his undergraduate civil engineering degree from Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador, in 2001. Vinicio currently holds three ACI certifications and is an approved examiner for four of the certification programs. Vinicio hopes to become an expert in the field of evaluation and retrofitting of concrete structures.

2005-2006 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Matthew Kilgour plans to pursue a MS in civil engineering at Purdue University, where he recently completed his BS in civil engineering in 2005. Upon completion of his master's degree in 2006, he plans to enter in to the field of engineering to design and consult for a civil engineering firm, and ultimately begin his own engineering firm one day.

2005-2006 P. K. Mehta Scholarship Recipient:

John Kevern is currently attending Iowa State University, pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering, with plans to graduate in 2006. After completing this degree, John plans to pursue his PhD and become a licensed professional engineer. He would like to teach at a university while continuing research and development of sustainable concrete.

2005-2006 ACI Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Kelly Levy has recently completed her BS in civil engineering at Auburn University, where she plans to pursue a master's in structural engineering this year. Her short-term goal is to present her concrete research findings at national conventions. Long-term, Kelly is considering pursuing a doctoral degree or entering the design industry.

ACI Undergraduate Scholarships:

2005-2006 Peter D. Courtois Concrete Construction
Scholarship Recipient:

Jeremiah Fasl is currently attending the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. After completing his BS, Jeremiah plans to pursue a master's degree and then work for an engineering firm, in either the private or public sector, to become a professional engineer.

Student Paper Award:

2005-2006 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete Recipient:

Gonzalo Gallo was selected for his paper "The Use of Surface Waves to Evaluate In-place Strength of Concrete." He currently attends the University of Illinois, Urbana.

2004-2005 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2004-2005 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Elizabeth Gaynor is currently pursuing a master's in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering at Villanova University, where she also completed her bachelor's in civil engineering in 2003. After completing her degree, Elizabeth hopes to acquire a position in the research and development of new concrete products and materials, or in the historical preservation of concrete structures. After earning her professional license, she also hopes to earn her PhD. Faculty nominator: Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; Convention guide: Rachel Detwiler, Construction Tech Labs, Inc.

Kyle Riding is currently attending the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a PhD in concrete materials, with plans to graduate in 2007. He earned his BS in civil and environmental engineering at Brigham Young University in 2002. Kyle's long-term career goal is to teach and research concrete materials at a major research institution. Faculty nominator: Kevin Folliard, the University of Texas at Austin; Convention Guide: Cecil L. Jones, North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Andrew Brinks
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nominator: David Lange
Convention Guide: William E. Rushing, Jr.

Lisa Feldman
The University of Western Ontario
Nominator: F. Michael Bartlett
Convention Guide: Margaret Reed

Jennifer Fritcher
Texas A&M University
Nominator: Joseph M. Bracci
Convention Guide: Jo Coke

Jeffery Volz
The Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Andrea Schokker
Convention Guide: Calvin McCall

Jared Whigham
Auburn University
Nominator: Anton Schindler
Convention Guide: James Shilstone

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2004-2005 ACI/W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Michelle Conliffe plans to pursue an MS in civil and environmental engineering, specializing in the field of earthquake engineering and performance base design at Georgia Institute of Technology. She received her BS in civil engineering from the University of the West Indies in 1999. Michelle's long-term goal is to educate others on the knowledge of earthquake-resistant design.

2004-2005 V. Mohan Malhotra Scholarship Recipient:

Andrew Brinks is currently attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign working toward an MS in civil engineering, specifically in the construction materials department. He received his BS in civil engineering at Michigan State University in 2003. In his professional career, he would like to be involved in the use of innovative new materials in the concrete industry. Long term, Andrew would also like to teach students, as he feels compelled to pass on his enthusiasm to those who follow.

2004-2005 ACI/Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Recipient:

Thomas McQuillan plans to pursue a master's degree in structural engineering with emphasis in bridge design at Purdue University, where he is currently finishing his BS in civil engineering with emphasis in structures. After obtaining his degree, Thomas plans to begin a career as a consulting engineer.

2004-2005 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Jared Whigham is currently pursuing his master's in civil engineering at Auburn University, where he obtained his BS in civil engineering in 2003. Upon completion of his master's degree, he plans to pursue a PhD and then begin working with a structural engineering firm. Long term, he would like to obtain a professional engineer's license and own a structural design firm.

ACI Undergraduate Scholarships:

2004-2005 Peter D. Courtois Concrete Construction
Scholarship Recipient:

Christopher Bauer is currently attending Iowa State University, pursuing his BS in civil engineering, with plans to graduate in 2005. After completing a graduate degree program in civil engineering, Christopher plans to work toward his professional license as well as his land surveying license.

Nathan Guessetto is pursuing a BS in concrete industry management at Middle Tennessee State University with an expected graduation date of 2005. His future plans include working with a company that specializes in concrete refurbishing, and repair and plant management.

2003-2004 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2003-2004 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Joseph Clendenen is pursuing a Master of Science in civil engineering with a construction materials emphasis at the University of Missouri-Rolla where he completed a BS in civil engineering. His most recent internship was with Holcim (US), Inc., in Chesterfield, Missouri. Joseph plans to continue his education throughout his professional life in the concrete field by attending various seminars within the region. He plans to gain knowledge of the properties of concrete and the new technologies that are beginning to emerge. Joseph's ultimate goal is to become a materials consultant specializing in concrete. Faculty nominator: David N. Richardson, University of Missouri-Rolla; Convention guide: Kevin Campbell, Levelton Engineering, Ltd.

Heather McLeod received her BS in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently pursuing her master's degree and PhD, also in civil engineering, at the University of Kansas where her emphasis is in concrete materials and design. She studied concrete during her three-year stay in Asia, and was involved in the design of the Bellevue (Nebraska) Fire Training Tower. Heather is certified as an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I, and is currently working as a research assistant at the University of Kansas, studying crack-free concrete bridge decks. Heather's goal is to become an expert in behavior and durability of concrete structural systems. Faculty nominator: David Darwin, University of Kansas; Convention guide: Mary Beth Hueste, Texas A&M University.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Danielle Fason
Florida State University
Nominator: Nur Yazdani
Convention guide: Kari Yuers

Kimberly Grau
North Carolina State University
Nominator: Mike Leming
Convention guide: Jo Coke

Katherine Kuder
Northwestern University
Nominator: James Lingscheit
Convention guide: Anne Ellis

Daniel Luther
Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Andrea Schokker
Convention guide: George Wargo

Rebecca Nixon
University of California at Berkeley
Nominator: George W. Scherer
Convention guide: Aimee Pergalsky

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2003-2004 ACI/W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Daniel Luther is currently attending Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, where he completed his bachelor's degree and is currently completing his master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structures. His goals include either acquiring a position within a cutting-edge concrete bridge firm or continuing his education as a civil engineering PhD candidate. Faculty nominator: Andrea Schokker; Convention guide: George Wargo.

2003-2004 V. Mohan Malhotra Scholarship Recipient:

Fernando Tejeda received his BS in civil engineering at the Nacional Autonomous University of Mexico and is currently working at Apasco (Holcim) for the Ready Mix Quality Control Lab in Mexico City as a supervisor. He plans to begin his graduate studies at Purdue University this fall, pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering. Long-term, Fernando plans to become a private consultant. Faculty nominator: Carlos Gomez-Toledo.

2003-2004 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Jake Bigelow will receive his BS in civil engineering from Iowa State University this May, where he also plans to pursue his master's degree, also in civil engineering. During his undergrad years, he worked for Dr. David White performing research on Geopeir foundation aggregates. After receiving his professional license, he would like to earn his PhD in civil engineering, enabling him to teach. Faculty nominator: Sri Sritharan.

Elizabeth Gaynor will graduate from Villanova University this May with a BS in civil engineering and then plans to pursue her master's degree, also in civil engineering, with an emphasis in structural engineering. Her graduate assistantship will be within the structural engineering department under the advisement of Dr. Shawn Gross. After this, she plans to gain some work and life experience and ultimately obtain her PhD. Elizabeth recently passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, taking her one step closer to another career goal of becoming a licensed professional engineer. Faculty nominator: Shawn P. Gross.

ACI Undergraduate Scholarships:

2003-2004 Peter D. Courtois Concrete Construction
Scholarship Recipient:

Courtney Cox is currently attending Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, where she studies construction science and plans to obtain her BS in May 2004. Last summer she interned for SpawGlass Construction Corp. in Houston, TX. She plans to pursue a master's degree and ultimately promote the historical preservation of concrete structures. Faculty nominator: Joe Bracci.

Student Paper Award:

2003-2004 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NDT of Concrete Recipient:

Jinying Zhu was selected for her paper "Non-Contact Detection of Surface Waves Using an Air-Coupled Sensor." She currently attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she is pursuing a PhD in civil engineering with emphasis on NDT of concrete and stress wave analysis in solids. Her career goal is to become a professor at an accredited university in the NDT field.

2002-2003 Recipients

ACI Student Fellowships:

2002-2003 ACI Student Fellowship Recipients:

Raissa Douglas is pursuing a master's and PhD degree in civil engineering with a concentration in structural engineering and materials at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, under the advisement of Dr. Surendra P. Shah. She recently completed a BS degree in civil engineering at Howard University, Washington, DC, and took the Professional Engineer licensure exam. She is currently conducting research on self-consolidating concrete for ACBM and PCA. Her career goal is to become a licensed engineer and work in public infrastructure management and to eventually teach at the university level. One of her long-term goals is to establish a nonprofit organization that would encourage students to pursue the study of engineering. Faculty nominator: Gajanan M. Sabnis, Howard University; Convention Guide: Jo Coke, Owner of Coke Communications, Chattanooga, TN; Mentor: Michelle L. Wilson, Portland Cement Association, Skokie, IL.

Amy L. C. Kehrer recently completed a BS in civil engineering with a concentration in structures and geotechnical at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, where she is now pursuing a master's degree in civil and environmental engineering with a concentration in structures and materials. Upon completion, she aims to become a licensed professional engineer and own and manage her own bridge design firm. Faculty nominator: James K. Wight, University of Michigan; Convention Guide and Mentor: Rita K. Oglesby, Vice President, H. S. Kwoh & Associates, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL.

Katherine G. Kuder completed a BS from Gonzaga University in civil engineering and a master's degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, where she is currently pursuing her PhD. She is also conducting research in the area of cementitious materials under Professor Surendra P. Shah at the Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials. Her long-term goal is to become a structural engineering professor at an accredited university. Faculty nominator: James N. Lingscheit, Northwestern University; Convention Guide and Mentor: Anne M. Ellis, Senior Program Director, Earth Tech Inc., Alexandria, VA.

Other finalists for these awards were:

Justin D. Brennan
Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Andrea J. Schokker
Convention Guide: Dan P. Dorfmueller

Jeff R. Brown
University of Florida
Nominator: H. R. Hamilton
Convention Guide: William E. Rushing

Stephan A. Durham
University of Arkansas
Nominator: John J. Schemmel
Mentor: Harold R. Sandberg

David G. Tepke
Pennsylvania State University
Nominator: Paul J. Tikalsky
Mentor: H. Carl Walker

ACI Graduate Scholarships:

2002-2003 ACI-W. R. Grace Scholarship Recipient:

Justin D. Brennan is currently attending Pennsylvania State University's Schreyer's Honor College, University Park, PA, where he is completing both a bachelor's and master's degree simultaneously. His future goals include pursuing a PhD, taking the Professional Engineer licensure exam, and becoming a professor for a Big Ten University in the field of structural engineering. Faculty nominator: Andrea J. Schokker, Penn State University; Convention Guide: Dan P. Dorfmueller, Baker Concrete Construction.

2002-2003 V. Mohan Malhotra Scholarship Recipient:

Jennifer Duquette recently completed a BS from the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, and is currently working toward her master's degree, which she hopes to complete in spring 2003. Her long-term goal is to pursue a career as a consulting engineer.

2002-2003 Kumar Mehta Scholarship Recipient:

Steven P. Cline recently received a BS degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering at the University of Illinois. Ultimately, he would like to establish his own structural consulting firm specializing in earthquake engineering, earthquake retrofitting, and building restoration.

2002-2003 ACI Scholarship Recipient:

Stephan A. Durham is currently pursuing a master's in civil engineering with an emphasis in structures at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, where he also assists Dr. John Schemmel in the evaluation of precast concrete slab panels. His career goal is to join an engineering firm and earn a professional engineering license. Faculty nominator: John J. Schemmel, University of Arkansas; Mentor: Harold R. Sandberg, Chairman of the Board, Alfred Benesch & Co.

2002-2003 Katharine and Bryant Mather Scholarship Recipient:

Although the Katharine and Bryant Mather Fellowship is no longer available for 2003 and forward, the last recipient is listed below.

Audra L. Hansen recently received a BS degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Omaha, NE, where she is currently earning her master's degree. Her long-term career goals are to become either a university faculty member or a senior design engineer at a structural engineering firm.

ACI Undergraduate Scholarships:

2002-2003 Peter D. Courtois Concrete Construction
Scholarship Recipient:

Britta M. Goldstein currently attends the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, where she studies civil engineering with plans to receive her bachelor's degree in the spring of 2003. Her career goals include working as a project engineer or on international projects, and ultimately teaching civil engineering classes.

Student Paper Award:

2002-2003 ACI-James Instruments Student Award for
Research on NDT of Concrete Recipient:

Monica A. Starnes was selected for her paper "Quantitative Infrared Thermography for Quality Control of Concrete Structures Strengthened with FRP Composites". She currently attends the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is performing an internship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.