Dr. Alex Hills Engineering & Civic Engagement Award

DR. ALEX HILLS ENGINEERING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Dr. Alex Hills 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:

Student proposals must be prepared in cooperation with a faculty mentor who will supervise the project. The student and faculty member will identify a host/client organization which would commit to spend significant time overseeing the project.

To be eligible for this award, recipients must be a degree-seeking Engineering student at UAA.