LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) announces that the ACEC Research Institute has awarded $45,000 in scholarships to students in Michigan this year. The scholarships, made possible by donors, aim to make engineering careers more accessible to students and address the engineering workforce shortage facing the industry.
Scholarship winners this year were:
- Karina Otten, University of Michigan; IMEG Engineering Scholarship
- Ella Smith, Lawrence Technological University; Morrissey Goodale - Diversity in STEM Scholarship
- Mason Powell, Ferris State University; NCEES Professional Licensure Scholarship
- Jacob Munger, State University; POWER Engineers Empower Scholarship
- Adeline Doyle, Michigan Technological University; IMEG Engineering Scholarship Ron Brenke, ACEC/Michigan Executive Director, shared his excitement about the success of Michigan applicants. “Students from Michigan colleges and universities continue to ‘wow’ the national judges," he said. "Michigan has regularly won the largest available scholarships and has once again been outstanding in obtaining funds to help offset expenses for students in pursuit of their engineering degrees.”
Mike Carragher, Chair of the ACEC Research Institute, highlighted the importance of these scholarships in encouraging the next generation of engineers. “The ACEC Research Institute is committed to supporting students who are passionate about engineering but may face financial challenges," he said. "By providing these scholarships, we are investing in the future of our profession and ensuring that talented individuals are empowered to pursue their dreams.”
The scholarships are given to a diverse group of students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a dedication to the field of engineering. This initiative is part of the ACEC Research Institute’s broader effort to address the current shortage of engineers that are critically needed to solve complex challenges. In total, the ACEC Research Institute provided nearly $700,000 to 97 students this year.
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“Engineering is at the heart of solving many of today’s most pressing challenges,” Carragher said. “By making engineering education more accessible, we are not only helping individual students, but also strengthening the entire industry. These scholarships will help ensure that we have a robust pipeline of skilled engineers ready to tackle the complex issues of tomorrow.”
These students will help grow the cadre of engineers that work every day to design infrastructure that makes transportation safer, create solutions to improve the environment, and design buildings that reduce impact on the climate now and into the future.
The ACEC Research Institute’s scholarship program is just one of many initiatives aimed at supporting the engineering community. Through original research, economic analysis, and thought leadership, the institute is advancing the engineering profession and promoting its critical role in society.
