Issue Three 2023ACEC Research Institute

Scholarships of Change: Driving Diversity in Engineering for a Brighter TomorrowIn an era of innovation where businesses thrive on a multitude of viewpoints and inclusive practices, the engineering industry is no different in the need to embrace diversity across all levels.Recognizing the importance of developing a diverse engineering workforce, engineering firms Kimley-Horn and Stanley Consultants as well as consulting firm Morrissey Goodale have taken a significant step by partnering with the ACEC Research Institute to fund six new scholarships. These scholarships aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the industry, specifically targeting college and university students pursuing various engineering disciplines. These firms join J.A. Watts, Inc. in offering diversity scholarships through the ACEC Research Institute.For aspiring engineers who hail from underrepresented communities, the scholarships will help bridge the gap from hopeful student to engineering professional. The investment in education by these firms sends a powerful and encouraging message to students, inspiring them to envision a future where their presence and contributions are genuinely valued, while recognizing the need for fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the industry’s challenges.“Kimley-Horn’s DEI scholarships, facilitated through the ACEC Research Institute, play a vital role in providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. Often hindered by financial barriers, talented individuals are now granted increased means to pursue their dreams and access quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances. Private sector investments like these are necessary to drive talent to STEM and win the talent war,” emphasizes Steve Lefton, president and CEO of Kimley-Horn.In today’s landscape, diversity and inclusion have become essential factors for success across all fields, including engineering. The industry has long grappled with a lack of representation from marginalized communities. However, by offering scholarships through the ACEC Research Institute, these firms are actively working toward bridging this diversity gap.“These scholarships serve as powerful tools to attract, support, and empower underrepresented college and university students pursuing engineering degrees. Through this approach, we not only promote inclusivity but also level the playing field, fostering a diverse and talented engineering workforce for the future,” states Kate Harris, president and CEO of Stanley Consultants.Mick Morrissey, managing principal of Morrissey Goodale, further adds, “A diverse engineering workforce is not only a matter of expanding opportunities but also a catalyst for innovation and problem-solving. By leveraging a variety of voices and experiences, different perspectives can be harnessed to tackle complex engineering challenges. By funding this scholarship, Morrissey Goodale is investing in a future where engineers collaborate to create groundbreaking solutions that benefit society as a whole. Embracing diversity and inclusion in engineering nurtures a culture of creativity, adaptability, and resilience.”These scholarships not only provide financial support but also act as catalysts for change. They create equal opportunities, inspire representation, enhance innovation, and fulfill corporate social responsibility. Through their actions, Kimley-Horn, Stanley Consultants, and Morrissey Goodale—which invest in diversity and inclusion scholarships with the ACEC Research Institute—represent a pivotal step forward for the industry.In addition to the new DEI scholarships, the ACEC Research Institute, under the auspices of the College of Fellows, will award five additional merit-based scholarships to qualified college/university students majoring in engineering. Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the ACEC Fall Conference in Austin, Texas, October 15-18, 2023.Thick Dividing Rule2023 Scholarship Winners$13,000 College of Fellows Scholar of the Year – Michael Drummond, University of Cincinnati$7,500 Lee Rice LRE Water Scholarship – Kyle Van Horn, Ohio Northern University$5,000 ACEC Life/Health Trust Scholarship – Jayci Tsuhako, University of California, San Diego$5,000 ACEC Small Firm Coalition Scholarship – Jaclyn Bashore, University of Cincinnati$5,000 a/e ProNet Scholarship – Jillian Douhy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln at OmahaDiversity & Inclusion Scholarship Winners$12,500 Morrissey Goodale Diversity in STEM Scholarship – Grace Whisler, Kansas State University$12,500 Morrissey Goodale Helping Hands Scholarship – Isabella Bernard, Catholic University of America$5,000 J.A. Watts Diversity in Engineering Scholarship – Madison Allen, University of Tennessee – Knoxville$5,000 Kimley-Horn Diversity in STEM Scholarship – Angel Randall, Prairie View A&M University$5,000 Kimley-Horn Diversity in STEM Scholarship – Alex Chau, San Diego State University$5,000 Stanley Consultants, Inc. Diversity in Engineering Scholarship – Morgan Trechter, Catholic University of America$5,000 Stanley Consultants, Inc. Helping Hands Scholarship – Katlynn Vicuna, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaThick Dividing Rule-1695048135THE ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS VITAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ADVANCE OUR PROFESSION AND HELP SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS:a/e ProNetACEC Life/Health TrustKyle AndersenRyan AndersonWilliam AndersonPhilios AngelidesDesmond BakerBob BarnettDonald BoothJeffrey M. BrossThomas J. BrothersJohn L. CarratoKevin ChamberlainLowell K. ChristyConstellation
Design GroupMichael CooperAndrew CummingsEdwin K. DedeauxLamar DunnLauren EvansRick FanteuxDennis E. FordDarcie GabriskoJeff GeurianRalph W. GuidaGilbert HantzschJoe H. HarmanGary HartongJames HoffmanWilliam HoffmanFelsburg HoltJ.A. Watts, Inc.Greg JewellDavid JonesDavid KennedyKimley-HornMichael D. KlingnerManish KothariJeffrey L. KronserNarender KumarLeonard Rice
Memorial Scholarship
FoundationWilliam LloydJason MatsonMichael P. MatsumotoAndrew McCuneBernard McInallyVernon F. MeyersJeffrey L. MorganMorrissey Goodale, LLCRobert MoyleMatthew MurilloDavid MykinsJune NakamuraJon NishimuraLennox K. NishimuraSheryl NojimaRobert OverfieldSergio PecoriKevin PetersonJohn A. RathkeJoseph RomanoJane RozgaBruce K. SadlerKenneth W. SmithMichael SmithLarry E. SpeaksStanley Consultants, Inc.Randall SteppRichard SullivanMatthew TondlMindy TooleWilliam TooleStephanie A. WagnerRichard C. WellsBrent WhiteTed C. WilliamsWilliam WilsonJay WolvertonJan ZanderFMI
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