2024 AACE Northeast Symposium Scholarship
2024 Winners
Arpita Saha
Junior at Columbia University
With my major in civil engineering and minor in sustainable engineering, I hope to pursue the intersection of sustainable infrastructure with an emphasis on transportation and construction management. As an engineer, I hope to improve our nation’s deteriorating infrastructure so that we avoid catastrophes such as the I-95 collapse while also promoting sustainable public transportation practices. Furthermore, I come from Bangladesh, a country suffering from persistent traffic congestion and consequent air pollution, road accidents, and even GDP declines. I understand how poor infrastructure practices can deeply inhibit the growth and development of a nation, and I want to contribute to efforts that change that. Transportation development is clearly at the forefront of progress for society, and we still have a long way to go before improving conditions. Of course, effective construction practices are needed to achieve sustainable transportation, and I would like to take on a role as a project engineer to make this possible.
Rouhan Xu
First Year Graduate at Syracuse University
As I transition into my master's degree, my focus will deepen in the structural and materials engineering realm. Multiscale modeling and exploring the properties of biological materials will be at the forefront of my studies, aiming to unravel their intricate structure-mechanics relationship and advance their applications. Additionally, I am committed to enhancing STEM education, integrating research into education, and contributing to community outreach.
Stephanie Heggli- Nonay
Junior at Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Science
My career goal is to serve in a leading role in an organization where people with different backgrounds and experiences come together to tackle the world’s biggest challenges using technology and engineering. My dream would be to serve as the “conductor” of an orchestra that encompasses “musicians” from different disciplines – civil engineers, economists, consultants, lawyers, etc. Together, we would play in harmony to create and implement integrated solutions. My strong foundation in engineering and technology would allow me to understand how technology-driven approaches add value; but my broader academic foundation in humanities and social sciences would ensure that these solutions are anchored in a realistic understanding of the world.
Criteria
AACE Region 2 promotes advancing the study of cost engineering and cost management through the integrative process of total cost management. To promote this objective, the AACE Region 2 is planning to award academic scholarships to full-time students pursuing a degree in engineering, construction management, or similar directed towards working in the construction or engineering profession. To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
Must be enrolled full-time in an ABET accredited college or university or an accredited engineering or construction management program in the Northeast or mid=Atlantic Region of the United States (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, and DC). .
Must have a minimum Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on the scale of 4.0 = A, 3.0 =B, 2.0 =C, and 1.0 =D.
Must not be employed full time as a professional.
Must be enrolled full-time in the upcoming semester at an accredited University and pursuing a related degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, business, or quantity surveying.
Must be willing to adhere to the AACE International Canons of Ethics.
Chosen recipients will receive one single payment to the University or college they attend with a maximum limit of $1,500.