Engineering Student of the Year

Boeing Engineering Student of the Year Award

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is proud to sponsor the Engineering Student of the Year award. This exciting award, now in its third year is aimed at engineering students around the world. The winner of the award will receive a paid trip for two to attend the 2008 Farnborough Airshow this summer in the UK.

The key criterion for award entries is the impact, or potential for impact, of the candidate's work on current or future aeronautical or space technology. This impact might be seen in new or enhanced systems or processes or tools, new levels of performance, improved life cycle costs, new capabilities, or in other areas. The award is open to any full- or part-time engineering student in a program leading to a recognized academic degree such as BS, MS, or Ph.D.

To enter students need to submit a summary of their work (500 words maximum), plus any supporting material. This could include new patents or documented applications that have been adopted by industry, published papers or research that have won recognition from academic, professional or industrial associations. All entries must be emailed to the Flightglobal Webmaster by June 13th, 2008. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished retired Boeing senior engineers.

Boeing arranges free flights and accommodation for the winner of the award and an accompanying person to attend the 2008 Farnborough Airshow as a guest of Boeing. The award will be presented during Flight International's 100th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, 15th July at the TAG Aviation terminal’s VIP suite at Farnborough.

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Past Winners

2007 Kevin Lohner, Stanford University

The 2007 winner, Kevin Lohner, has already carved out a career in the aerospace industry, specializing in the development and testing of advanced materials and components. He began his academic career at Purdue University in Indiana where he gained a Bachelor of science in Materials Science and Engineering, and went on to Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he added a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He holds three patents and has published several research papers. He due to graduate from Stanford University in California in August 2008.

Here's what Mr Lohner had to say about his experience

"Boeing has always symbolized innovation and excellence in the field of aerospace, therefore this award was such a great honor to receive. It only further encourages my passion for my research in propulsion and energy systems for manned space exploration. Receiving the award and attending the various events and festivities was truly memorable. It gave me a chance to see some of the best technologies and meet some of the most influential people in the aerospace community. By Boeing sponsoring this award to recognize young engineers with promising ideas, they are stimulating overall awareness and healthy competition to help solve the future aerospace issues affecting our world."

2006 Jim Gregory, Purdue University

The recipient was Jim Gregory, who was a Purdue University post-graduate when he won the award in February 2006. The award recognized Gregory’s development of a new testing technique for rapidly changing pressure through a porous pressure-sensitive paint and a new piezo-fludic actuator. Gregory has since received his doctorate in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue and is currently in a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Air Force Research Laboratory

Here’s what Dr. Gregory had to say about his experience:

“It was a tremendous honor for me to receive the 2006 Engineering Student of the Year Award.  The recognition afforded by this international award has facilitated my job search and enhanced my resume – it certainly attracts the attention of prospective employers.  The awards reception was a fabulous evening and a wonderful opportunity to meet many leaders in aviation and aerospace. I had many fascinating conversations and networking opportunities throughout the evening.  I also enjoyed attending a major international airshow and seeing the new and emerging products in the aviation industry.”