Dr. Alex Hills Engineering & Civic Engagement Award

This award encourages UAA undergraduates in Engineering to disseminate engineering knowledge and practice for the benefit of society.  For this $2500 award, undergraduates will initiate a service project that solves engineering and technology-based problems in partnership with local organizations and under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Why Apply? 

• Have a meaningful experience working with faculty
• Gain valuable community awareness, particularly in communication with clients
• Broaden your learning of engineering design within a social context 

How to Apply:

The next award opportunity will be announced in Fall 2013.  Contact the CCEL office if you have questions or to start planning your proposal!

Need some inspiration? Look here for Potential Project Ideas

Congratulations to the 2013 Dr. Alex Hills Award Recipients

 

Ryan Bergerson and Alma Abaza

Faculty Advisor: Osama Abaza, Department of Civil Engineering

Ryan and Alama are researching the use of porous concrete in Alaska for more effective drainage infrastructure  that may decrease the problems associated with impervious surfaces, including the pollution of water, floods, and water table depletion.  Two local companies, Anchorage Sand & Gravel and R&M Consultants, will provide donations of materials, facilities, and expertise.

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Meet the past recipients

2012 Dr. Alex Hills Award Recipient - Forest Knutsen

2011 Dr. Alex Hills Award Recipient - Jarrod Nelson

2009 Dr. Alex Hills Award Recipient

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Find out more about Dr. Alex Hills by reading his Biography!
Listen to the Podcast from Dr. Hills Oct. 12 UAA lecture "The Dawn of Wi-Fi"