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scholarships The purpose of our chapter's scholarship program is to promote engineering as a rewarding career choice and to attract qualified persons to practice engineering. By awarding scholarships, our chapter hopes to raise public awareness of engineering and provide a public service to our Community. The Dallas Chapter offers three (3) individual, one-time scholarships of $2,000 each awarded each year to local high school seniors who will be attending a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program in the fall. Two (2) of the three (3) high school scholarships are open to all high school applicants, while the third is reserved for public school applicants only. High School students must plan on attending a college or university in the state of Texas and must enroll in an engineering program in order to qualify for the scholarship. The Dallas Chapter also offers a one (1) individual, one-time scholarship of $2,000 to currently enrolled SMU college students who are in the SMU ABET-accredited engineering program and plan to return in the fall for their BS (Engineering) Undergraduate program. HASTON SCHOLARSHIP The Haston Scholarship is named for Jack S. Haston, P.E. (10/11/1946 to 02/26/2000). Mr. Haston was a sixth generation Texan, born and raised in Ft. Worth, and an accomplished Geotechnical Engineer with nearly 30 years experience primarily in Texas. In recognition of his service to both the engineering profession and to the community at large, he received the Texas Section "Service to People Award" in 1993 and the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers' "Engineer of the Year" award in 1997. RANKIN SCHOLARSHIP James (Jim) Rankin, P.E. (1941-1980). After graduation from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jim began work with Forrest & Cotton, a consulting engineering firm in Dallas, Texas. Through tireless work, Jim climbed to the position of project manager and managed the design and construction of a number of major wastewater projects for the Trinity River Authority. Jim enjoyed his family, which included his wife Beverly and three children. SHIMEK SCHOLARSHIP The Shimek Scholarship is named for Carl L Shimek, P.E. (06/08/1923 to 6/30/1996). In addition to Carl Shimek's pursuit of successful consulting engineering career for 48 years, he found the time to be actively involved in many professional, technical and civic organizations. Carl was recognized as the "Engineer of the Year" by the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers in 1975. He served as President of the Dallas Chapter of TSPE in 1968 and as a National Director for the state organization in 1975. BALLEISEN SCHOLARSHIP Professor Charles Edward Balleisen, P.E., 97, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2008. Survived by his daughter Janet Dray and son-in-law Richard Dray of Rochester, NY and nieces Martha Meyer and Sally Godfrey. Born October 2, 1911 in Philadelphia, PA. Married Martha King Wiley in Oxford, MS, 9/14/40. Graduated second in class with BS Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University in 1933. He received MSME from MIT in 1934. In 1936 he was appointed Junior Ordnance Engineer in US Army Ordnance Graduate School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In 1942 entered Active Duty as an officer of the Ordnance Department. In 1945 wrote "Principles of Firearms", noted in the Encyclopedia Britannica as a basic source and used as an Army training manual. Became Associate Professor, Purdue University in 1946. In 1948 went to Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX as Manager, Mechanical Laboratory. In 1957 joined Mechanical Engineering Department at Southern Methodist University and was instrumental in the formation of a Society of Women Engineers chapter at SMU. He was elected by the Engineering students as "Favorite Professor" in 1975, 1976 and 1977 and was once recognized as an "Outstanding Professor" by the University. He traveled extensively to Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia and in the summer of 1977 he went around the world in 40 day. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi. Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Tau, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Technical Club of Dallas, ASME, Society of the Promotion of Engineering Education, and the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia and was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Texas Academy of Science. In his retirement he developed talks about historical persons and made frequent presentations to social groups, including several series to the Greater Lakewood Shepherd's Center. In 2005 the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers presented and honored him its "Lifetime Achievement" award. |
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Scholarships Awarded by TSPE Dallas 2011-12 Scholarship Recipients |
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Brendan Celii Haston Scholarship – SMU ($2,000) Brendan will be graduating from Jesuit College Preparatory in Dallas, Texas in May 2012. While at Jesuit he was a member of the Basketball team, Cross Country, Track and Robotics teams, Band, UIL Math Competition team, Whiz Quiz team and the National Honor Society. Brendan is a three time recipient of the Haggerty Math-Science Scholarship, Ranger Heart Award in Basketball and Cross Country, Captain of the Cross County and Whiz Quiz team, Band President, and an All State Band Member. Despite all the school commitments, Brendan made time to perform over 170 hours of community service his senior year. He is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 1077 where he has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoys playing basketball and running with his friends, playing bananagrams, and hiking and camping outdoors. Following graduation Brendan will attend Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he will pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. |
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Illili Tegene Rankin Scholarship – MIT ($2,000) Illili will be graduating from the School of Science and Engineering Magnet (Dallas ISD) in May 2012. During high school she has participated in the school newspaper, UIL, NHS, Academic Decathlon and a mentorship program named ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) for 2 years. This past year she was also a class officer. She plans to study Civil Engineering at MIT. |
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Jonathan McCalla Shimek Scholarship ($2,000) Jonathan will be graduating from Red Oak High School in May 2012. He has participated track (1 and 2 mile races), cross country, swim (100 meter free style). He was the captain of the science UIL team (qualified for regionals in 2012), captain of the computer science UIL team, co-captain of the Lincoln-Douglass debate team, member of the National Honors Society, and a member of the French club. He also helped his school and community by raising money for their dual credit scholarships. These efforts included participating in the Red Oak chamber of commerce meeting, the Education Foundation's annual banquet, the Brilliance Charity Auction, and spoke about his family's tough financial situation and how those scholarships have helped him take dual credit classes in high school. He also loves volunteering with the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas. Jonathan also has epilepsy and it is his dream to help other people, especially children, who suffer from this condition. During the summer he has been a counselor at the Foundation's annual Camp Spike'n Wave, which gives kids with epilepsy a free weeklong stay at an amazing camp with fun activities for all ages. He also works closely with Children's Medical Center of Dallas where he runs the playroom and works closely with patients. |
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Craig Young Balleisen Scholarship – University of North Texas ($2,000) Craig Young was born February 10, 1994 in Boynton Beach, Florida. From a very young age he has shown a propensity to excel in math and science. After moving to Texas, Craig continued to display his academic prowess and will graduate in the top five percent of his class. His accomplishments are not limited to the classroom however. Craig is an active member of band, the National Honor Society, Kappa League Dallas, and volunteers at his church and local public library. After high school, Craig plans to attend the University of North Texas and major in engineering. He feels as though he ready for the challenge ahead because he is confident that if God is for him no one can stand against him. Jasmine Douglas TSPE Dallas Chapter Scholarship ($2,000) 2009-10 Scholarship Recipients High School Victoria Ehlinger – Haston Scholarship – Texas A&M University ($2,000) Kathrina Macalanda – Rankin Scholarship – Southern Methodist University ($2,000) Jonathan Walters – Shimek Scholarship – Texas A&M University ($2,000) Haron Raziq – Balleisen Scholarship – Texas A&M University ($2,000) SMU College Allison Reinert – Balleisen Scholarship - Southern Methodist University ($2,000) 2008-09 Scholarship Recipients Matthew Taraba - University of Texas at Austin ($2000) Marianna See - Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($2000) Lyndsay West - undetermined school ($2000) 2007-08 Scholarship Recipients Brett Ensor - University of Notre Dame ($2000) Blesson Abraham John - Texas A&M University ($2000) Travis Cole Cappel - University of Texas at Austin ($2000) 2006-07 Scholarship Recipients Christopher Brantley Smith - Texas A&M University ($2000) Spencer Rhodes - Rice University ($2000) Trevor A. Rice - Rice University ($2000) Micah Drew Hawkins - Texas A&M University ($1000) Kendall Marie Smith - Texas A&M University ($1000) Timothy M. Douglas - Colorado School of the Mines ($1000) |
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"SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION TECHNIQUES" June 13, 2013 The initial phase of the IPL project is nearing completion. Construction is planned to begin next year. This presentation will discuss exploration and evaluation techniques used to characterize the... |
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2013 ENGINEER'S WEEK AWARDS LUNCHEON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 Don't miss the largest event for professional engineers and service providers to our industry. With over 600 attendees annually, you won't want to miss this fabulous networking opportunity.
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TSPE DALLAS SPONSORS TSPE Dallas is proud to promote our chapter sponsors. Thank you to all of the local companies that believe in the mission of TSPE Dallas and its members. We are also very proud to promote our 2013 E-Week Sponsors. For a full list, click HERE. |
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