Undergraduate Student Awards
National/Regional Awards
NSF Graduate Fellowships: These prestigous fellowships support highly qualified students pursuing graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
2008: Kelly Miller was awarded a 2008 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Miller, a senior environmental engineering student, has been engaged since her freshman year in research and activism regarding world-wide water quality issues. She has worked to perfect a low-cost sand filter that would make cleaner drinking water in Third World countries and has given presentations for the World Water Forum. After graduation, Miller plans to work for six months with Greenpeace's Project Hot Seat Campaign as a field organizer and will enroll in the master's program in engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in fall 2009.
2003: Samuela Franceschini was awarded a 2003 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Franceschini, a graduate of the environmental engineering undergraduate program and a graduate student in the environmental engineering program at the time of her fellowship award, completed her Ph.D. under the guidance of Professor Christina Tsai in probabilistic hydraulics. She is currently a Post-doctoral fellow in Italy.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship: Kelly Miller was awarded a 2007 Morris K. Udall Scholarship, awarded each year to a select group of outstanding undergraduates nationwide who intend to pursue careers related to the environment, Native American health care or tribal public policy.
EERI Seismic Student Contest: The goal of the Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition is to interest students in pursuing graduate work and research in earthquake engineering. This contest is sponsored by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.
2008: A UB team competed against 17 teams from top universities across the United States in the 2008 Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition, held during the annual meeting of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute in New Orleans. The UB team comprised of Barbaros Cetiner of Bursa, Turkey; Kar Him Chiu of Hong Kong; Cheuk Kwok of Staten Island; Melissa Norlund of Petersburg, N.Y.; Neda Stoeva of Barbar, Bahrain; and Rob Wurstner of Buffalo took an impressive third place overall. The team designed and fabricated a scale-model frame structure for a cost-effective, earthquake-resistant commercial office building. The 5-foot balsa-wood structure was judged based on performance under severe earthquake simulation—as well as the annual income of the building based on rental income, initial costs and seismic costs. There also were architectural, poster and presentation components to the scoring.
2006: The UB team of Charles Ekiert (Rochester, NY) and David Keller (Buffalo, NY) took third place overall in the 2006 EERI Seismic Design Contest, which was held in San Fransisco. Charles and Dave graduated with their M.S. degrees in structural engineering in 2008 and are now employed at the major engineering firms of Thornton Tomasetti in Philadelphia and Weidlinger Associates in Washington, D.C., respectively.
2007 National Daniel W. Meade Student Contest sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers: Nadine R. Roberts won fifth place in the annual national contest that provides an opportunity for young civil engineers to further their professional development and gain national attention.
Water Environment Foundation's (WEF) National Student Design Competition: Thirteen senior students enrolled in CIE 449 - Environmental Engineering in Spring 2002 won this award for their project, "Letchworth State Park Water Supply Study." The prize was based on submittal of a design notebook and presentation at the WEF National Meeting in Chicago, September 28-October 2, 2002. Jean Balent, Samuela Franceschini, and Howard Kellick made the presentation. Other members of the student team were Chris Angier, Erika Bleyle, Dan Brown, Jeff Carpenter, Valarie Ellis, Heather Humphrey, Erik Magboo, Meaghan Partelow, Natalie Sauer, and Brian Szalda. Professor Alan Rabideau taught the class and advised the students.
ASCE Regional Competitions: Each year the UB student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (UB-ASCE) competes in its regional competition. In 2008, the Chapter took second place overall in the competition against engineering teams from institutions including Clarkson, Cornell, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology and West Point at the regional conference hosted by the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. UB-ASCE had two teams competing in major events, in which students are challenged to create a steel bridge model and concrete canoe, as well as a number of other teams in events that were new to the competition this year. Both teams in major events placed second overall, including first place in stiffness and efficiency for the steel bridge team and first place in women's sprints for the concrete canoe team.
Yearly Department Awards
The Department annually recognizes student achievement with a number of awards. These are described here.
American Society of Civil Engineers - Outstanding Scholar Award (ASCE): This scholarship is given to the student displaying a high-level scholastic achievement and leadership in activities consistent with the goals of the American Society of Civil Engineers. A short list of candidates are presented by the ASCE Faculty Advisor to the CSEE Awards Committee by March 21. CSEE Awards Committee makes a recommendation for ASCE Outstanding Student to the ASCE Buffalo Section Board of Directors for approval in early April. A plaque is awarded to outstanding student during the monthly ASCE Buffalo Section meeting in mid-April and the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
A. Di Domenico (1982)
J. Sexton (1983)
S. Medwick (1984)
J. Battaglia (1985)
M. Withiam (1986)
L. Martin (1987)
P. Olson (1988)
S. Denzler (1989)
R. Swartwood, T. Hawley (1990)
C. Ligozio (1991)
P. Szustak (1992)
U. Szczeny, E. Juncewicz (1993)
K. Russell (1994)
J. DiTommaso (1995)
N. Shute (1996)
G. DeRue (1997)
M. Mortimer (1998)
B. Beardsley (1999)
J. Moeller (2000)
T.Y. Yang (2001)
A. Nottis, J. Carpenter (2002)
D. Fenz (2003)
A. Fiato (2004)
C. George (2005)
K. Finn (2006)
N. Roberts (2007)
L. Dunnah (2008)
American Society of Civil Engineers - Julian Snyder Scholarship (ASCE): The Julian Snyder Endowment Fund was established by the Buffalo section of the American Society of Civil Engineers for the purpose of supporting the student chapter(s)/branches and the students themselves. Julian Snyder, for whom the scholarship is named, has a long and distinguished history with the Buffalo section of ASCE. He is the only member to hold the position of president twice; first in 1977 and again in 1981. A fellow of ASCE and ACI, he remains active in ASCE, Buffalo section, continuing to chair committees and serve on the board of directors. Dr. Snyder has been an officer and also served as a director. Having once been a principal in local engineering firms, Julian Snyder serves as an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Snyder is listed in "Who's Who in Engineering," has a number of publications in national ASCE and ACI journals covering structures, education and computing and currently holds nine state engineering registrations. A plaque is awarded to outstanding student during the monthly ASCE Buffalo Section meeting in mid-April and the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
Colleen O'Connell (2003)
Christopher George, Ronald Moore (2004)
Kelly Finn (2005)
Charles Ekiert, Gregory Nelson (2006)
Greg Nelson (2007)
Edward Bradfuher, Nathaniel W. Martin (2008)
Robert P. Apmann Memorial Awards: The awards are given in memory of Robert P. Apmann, who was a faculty member in water resources and environmental engineering at the time of his death. The awards are made possible by the income from an endowment created by his father, Colonel Arthur M. Apmann. An award is given to an outstanding graduating senior in water resources and environmental engineering. In addition, the award is also sometimes given to a first year graduate student in water resources and environmental engineering. Recipients are selected by the faculty from the area of environmental engineering and sciences. The selection is based on demonstrated scholastic achievement, service to other students, and leadership qualities. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
Douglas Malik (1977) Marie Nowak (1978)
Joanne Westerink (1979)
Peter Crawford (1981)
Patricia Hyzy (1982)
John Goeddertz (1984)
Mathew Walsh (1985)
David Albers (1986)
Roberta Gaiek (1987)
Muffet Mauche, John Novotny (1988)
Stephen Blair (1989)
Paul Cocca (1990)
Timothy Walck (1991)
Craig Forget, Lori Harrington (1992)
C. Donald Jacobs (1993)
Jill DiTommaso (1994)
Mary Jo Kirisits (1995)
Scott Rybarczyk (1997)
Amita Patel (1998)
Jaime Strassburg (1999)
Kim Couture (2000)
Samuela Franceschini (2001)
Erika Bleyle (2002)
Lisa Gwiazdowski (2003)
Daniel Mueller (2004)
Colleen Bronner (2005)
Rob Buchan (2006)
Josh Hancock (2007)
Kelly R. Miller, (2008)
S.P. Prawel Awards for Outstanding Structural Engineering Student (CSEE): The award is given in honor of Professor Emeritus Sherwood P. Prawel, one of the founders of the Department of Civil Engineering and past recipient of SUNY Chancellors Award for Outstanding Teaching and Professor Prawel, is author of three textbooks and numerous articles in structural engineering and engineering computations. The award is given to an outstanding student who reached superior achievements in courses in the structural engineering track. The student is selected by a committee of three faculties from the area of structural engineering. The selection is based on academic achievements and on the student contribution to the structural engineering community. Student may be a junior or senior undergraduate in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
Grant DeRue (1997)
Tom Boyle (1998)
B. Beardsley (1999)
Jeff Berman (2000)
Tsung-Yuan Yang (2001)
Justin Gecewicz (2002)
Daniel Fenz (2003)
Kent Collier (2004)
Brian Regan (2005)
Dave Keller (2006)
Danielle Kubicki (2007)
John Veith (2008)
R. R. Rumer Award for Outstanding Environmental Fluid Mechanics Student: The award is given in honor of Professor Emeritus Ralph R. Rumer, past chairman of the department and founder to the environmental fluid mechanics area. Professor R. Rumer was the founder and past director of the New York Center for Hazardous Waste Management, recipient of numerous environmental engineering awards, and author of several books and articles. The award is given to an outstanding student who reached superior achievements in courses in the environmental fluid mechanics engineering track. The student is selected by a committee of three faculty from the area of environmental fluid mechanics engineering. The selection is based on academic achievements and on the student contribution to the environmental fluid mechanics engineering community. The student may be a junior or senior undergraduate in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
Jaime Strassburg (1998)
Gordon Warn (1999)
Samuela Franceschini (2000)
Erika Bleyle (2001)
Lisa Gwiazdowski (2002)
Kent Collier (2003)
Colleen Bronner (2004)
Dave Keller (2005)
Danielle Kubicki (2006)
Laura Przybylski (2006)
Gregory Duell (2007)
Joseph Rocks (2008)
R.P. Shaw Award for Outstanding Engineering Mechanics Student: The award is given in honor of Professor Emeritus Richard P. Shaw, who developed theories based on boundary integral and boundary elements with applications to solid mechanics, geophysics, flow, and seismology. Professor Shaw was the editor of numerous scientific journals and special publications. The award is given to an outstanding student who reached superior achievements in courses related to engineering mechanics. The student is selected by a committee of three faculty from all areas of civil, structural, and environmental engineering. The selection is based on academic achievements and student contribution to advancing the subject of engineering and computational mechanics. Student may be a junior or senior undergraduate or first year graduate student in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
A. Cushing (1997)
S. Percassi, R. Vester (1998)
C. Cook (1999)
Gordon Warn (2000)
Michael Pollino (2001)
B. Honohan (2002)
J. Tanski (2003)
Andrew Hamilton (2004)
Andrew Hamilton (2005)
J. Walczak (2006)
Laura Przbylski (2007)
Kar Him Chiu (2008)
CSEE Chair's Recognition Award: This award is given to student(s) who demonstrated high scholastic achievement and dedication to the department. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include: Past recipients include:
Gordon Warn, Brian Mentel (2000)
Jean Balent (2001)
Daniel Fenz (2002)
John Story, Robert Dressing (2003)
Jesse Dickes, Kasey Morgan (2004)
Thomas Connell (2005)
Jeremy Burger (2006)
Jeffery Gardner (2007)
Melissa Norland (2008)
Richard E. Garman Endowment Fund: The Garman scholarship is available for students who qualify for the University at Buffalo Honors Program and who pursue a degree in the Dept. of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
Kelly Miller, Daniel Rohe (2004)
Richard Naumann, Robert Buchan, Mark DeBois, Charles Ekiert, Jesse Gotham, Gregory Haack, David Keller, Kelly Miller, Zachary Miller, Daniel Rohe (2005)
Jeremy Gworek, Masamichi Ikeda, Gregory Duell, Andrew Lenox, Lauren Gorgol (2006)
Recent Departmental Recipients of School of Engineering Scholarships/Awards
Listed here are a number of awards/scholarships received by undergraduates from the Department from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Buffalo. Additional scholarship opportunities within SEAS are available at www.eng.buffalo.edu/scholarships/clean/engineering_scholarships.php.
Undergraduate Senior Scholarships - Senior Scholars: This scholarship is given by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to outstanding undergraduate seniors interested in exploring the possibilities of continuing to obtain a graduate education in M.S./Ph.D. programs. A scholarship is given to the student to facilitate a first research experience working with a faculty in the department while preparing to apply for the graduate school. Students are selected based on academic achievements in their undergraduate work and commitment to apply to the graduate school. Students need to self nominate themselves before December 1 of each year according to rules distributed each year by the Director of Graduate studies in Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering and posted on the web page. Awards are presented to the recipients at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring. Past recipients include:
G. DeRue, L. Lombino, A. Cushing, M. Heavey, D. Lambert, S. Robinson (1997)
W. Chong, S. Percassi, S. Glowny, D. Vian, R. Vester (1998)
J. Strassburg, B. Beardsley, C. Cook, M. Allen (1999)
Jeff Berman, Gordon Warn (2000)
Michael Astrella, Samuela Franceschini, Michael Pollino (2001)
Erika Bleyle, Robert Dressing, Dan Fenz (2002)
Nick Presciutti (2003)
Amy Fiato, Daniel Mueller (2004)
C. Bronner, A. Hamilton (2005)
C. Ekiert, J. Walczak (2006)
Nadine Roberts (2007)
John Veith, Kar Him Chiu (2008)
McLernon Scholarships: The award is given to an outstanding student in the School of Engineering who reached the highest performance in studies and community activity and who already obtained honorable recognition from the local and national peer groups. James McLernon, a Kenmore native, is a 1951 graduate of the University of Buffalo. His career in the automotive industry has spanned more than 45 years beginning at the General Motors Chevrolet engine plant in the Town of Tonawanda. He later held several positions at General Motors. In 1976 James McLernon joined Volkswagon of America, Inc. as president of its then new U.S. manufacturing operations. James McLernon is currently chairman of American Axle and Manufacturing, Inc., in Farmington Hills, Michigan, which has plants in Buffalo and Detroit areas. He is active in several professional and community organizations. James McLernon and his wife Nancy, who also attended the University at Buffalo, currently reside in Bloomfield, Michigan. Nominations are done by faculty in SEAS and the selection is made by the dean of SEAS and his close staff. Past recipients from CSEE include:
L. Lombino, G. DeRue (1997)
Moises Atiles (2001)
Timothy Keating (2002)
SEAS Engineering Alumni Association Scholarships: The UB Engineering Alumni Association annually awards scholarships to recognize "Leaders in Excellence" and to encourage students to develop an "Engineering Spirit" and a sense of loyalty to the School. Awards are presented to the winners at the annual SEAS awards reception every spring, and students are recognized at the CSEE commencement reception. Past recipients include:
Lisa Lombino, Grant DeRue, Jaime Strassburg (1997)
Benjamin Kujawinski (1999)
Stephen Federico, Nnabuihe Maduakolam (2000)
Jean Balent (2001)
Erika Bleyle (2002)
Colleen O'Connell (2003)
SEAS Engineering Distinction: This award is presented to seniors who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in all engineering courses taken throughout the previous fall semester, or achieved this level through their final semester: Students are recognized at the annual SEAS awards. Past recipients include:
Tom Boyle, Stephen Percassi (1999)
Jeff Berman (2000)
Benjamin Beardsley, Michael Pollino, Jason Williams, Tsung Yuan Yang (2001)
Mike Astrella, Erika Bleyle, Samuela Franceschini, Justin Gecewicz, Jeff Carpenter, Jeau Jye Cheong (2002)
Robert Buchan, Charles Ekiert, David Keller, Adam Revezzo, Jonathan Walczak, Jeremy Watts (2006)
Gregory B. Jarvis Scholarships: Established by Mrs. Marica Jarvis, Moog Controls, Inc., and gifts from the public in memory of Gregory B. Jarvis, a 1967 UB Graduate in electrical engineering who died in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle accident. The award has been given annualy since 1987 to students who "best exemplify the enthusiasm Greg had for engineering". Past recipients from the department include:
Jason Utzig (2002)
Kent Collier (2003)
Andrew Hamilton, Beth Schrayshuen (2004)
Danielle Kubicki, Laura Przybylski, James O'Connor, Nadine Roberts (2006)
Matthew Grappone Book Awards: Established by William Grappone and Anna Stave in memory of Matthew Grappone. Matthew was an alumnus of SEAS, as well as an employee of CIT. The funds are to be used for the purchase of books for undergraduate scholarship students in SEAS. Past recipients include:
Nick Gagliardo (2002)
Jacob Roloson (2004)
Robert B. Kleinschmidt Memorial Award: Established by friends of Robert Kleinschmidt to provide annual scholarships to be awarded to students of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Kent Collier (2004)
Joseph & Adele Augustyn Memorial Book Award: Established by Michael and Linda Madonia in honor of Linda's parents, this award is given to deserving students to help defray book costs.
Kevin Struebel (2004)
Chuang Family Scholarship: Established by Dr. Joe Y. Chuang (PhD CE '72) and is awarded to undergraduate students based on academic merit and financial need.
Travis Preston (2004)
Engineering Undergraduate Fellowships: Originating with the Rachel Rosen Trust, established by Erich Bloch (BS ECE '52), this award provides undergraduate fellowships to minority students.
Karen Beljan, Colleen Bronner, Caitlin Mahon (2004)
Ricardo Euyoque, Jeremy Gworek, Gregory Nelson, Nandine Roberts, Michael Williams (2005)
Kyle Brenzel (2006)
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