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College of Engineerings 42nd Engineering Alumni Awards

2019 Engineering Alumni Society Awardees
EAS Awardees from top: Marc Cammarata '98 CE; John Palme 88 ME, 91 MSME; Tyler Ladd 02 CE, 04 MSWREE, 15 MBA ; Interim Drosdick Endowed Dean of Engineering Randy Weinstein; Bernard Borghei 94 EE; Lawrence J. Scally, PhD 83 EE, 85 MSEE, 06 MBA; JoAnn Garbin 98 ME; Maria Sauer 12 ChE; Sherrie-Ann Martin 09 ChE, 15 MSChE; David Kolesar 76 ChE, 78 MSChE, 82 MBA; Amy Fleischer, PhD, '91 ME, '96 MSME; Robert J. Merkert, Sr. 59 EE; Susan M. Ward 80 ChE.

On February 22, the College of Engineering and the Engineering Alumni Society hosted the 42nd Engineering Alumni Awards reception to celebrate the achievements of 13 exceptional engineering alumni. Both on campus and around the world, these alumni exemplify service, leadership, excellence, stewardship and technical advancement in the field of engineering. Their biographies can be found on the Colleges website.

Five of the alumni awards are named in honor of the College of Engineerings past deans:

The Robert D. Lynch Memorial Award: Established in Dean Robert D. Lynchs (1975-2001) name, this award is the highest honor for an undergraduate engineering student and is awarded to a graduating senior for his or her outstanding academic achievements and exemplary dedication to serving the community. The 2019 recipient, Stephen Spada 18 ChE, joined Janssen Pharmaceuticals as a downstream assistant scientist after graduating summa cum laude and is currently pursuing his Masters in Biochemical Engineering at 裡橖眻畦. Spada was presented with his award at convocation last May.

The Gary A. Gabriele Memorial Award: Last May, Dr. Gary A. Gabriele passed away after serving as the Drosdick Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering from 2006 to 2018. Having been a strong supporter of providing more inclusive access to engineering education, the Gary A. Gabriele Memorial Award was instituted this year to recognize an alumnus who has promoted equity in the field. The inaugural recipient is Dr. Amy Fleischer 91 ME, 96 MSME, Dean of Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University. A tireless advocate for womens leadership and equality in engineering, Dean Fleischer was the chair of the steering committee that launched the McNulty Institute for Womens Leadership at 裡橖眻畦, founded 裡橖眻畦s Engineering is for Girls! Day and led or participated in numerous women in STEM committees and outreach programs.

The John J. Gallen Memorial Award: In honor of Dean John J. Gallen (1961-1975), this award recognizes the technical achievements of an alumnus who graduated from the College less than 15 years ago. The 2019 recipient is Sherrie-Ann Martin 09 ChE, 15 MSChE, a senior specialist engineer in Merck & Co.s Vaccine Product Development division. Her role supports the development of novel vaccines during the clinical trial phases as well as product transfer to the manufacturing sites. Additionally, Martin serves on the board of Sunshine Pals Ministries, a non-profit with a mission to meet the physical, social, educational, and spiritual needs of children in Mozambique and Philadelphia.

The Carl T. Humphrey Memorial Award: Presented in memory of the Colleges first dean, Carl T. Humphrey (1920-1938), this award recognizes the professional achievements of an alumnus who earned a masters degree from the College more than five years ago. The 2019 recipient is Dr. Lawrence J. Scally 83 EE, 85 MSEE, 06 MBA, co-founder and president/CTO of Colorado Engineering, Inc. Dr. Scally is a member of the engineering advisory board, a guest speaker in 裡橖眻畦s engineering entrepreneurship program, and his company has supported senior capstone design projects.

The J. Stanley Morehouse Memorial Award: Presented in memory of Dean J. Stanley Morehouse (1938-1961), this award recognizes outstanding leadership at the highest level. The 2019 recipient is Susan M. Ward 80 ChE, who has served as a senior executive with Shell Oil Company since 2007 and as Head, M&A and Commercial Finance Americas since 2010. Ward is also a trustee and vice chairman of the board of trustees of the Shell Pension Trust and chairman of its investment committee for retirement funds. With her husband Patrick Cunningham, Ward established the endowed engineering lecture series to offer students exposure to experts from various engineering fields and educational opportunities outside of the classroom. They recently established a new endowment for the Career Compass program to support the directors position and supported the Clare Boothe Luce professorship initiative. Susan was appointed to 裡橖眻畦 Universitys Board of Trustees in 2018.

Meritorious service awards are presented to alumni who have provided continuing support to the College of Engineering. This years honored alumni are:

  • JoAnn Garbin 98 ME
  • Tyler Ladd 02 CE, 04 MSWREE, 15 MBA
  • Robert J. Merkert, Sr. 59 EE
  • Maria Sauer 12 ChE

Professional achievement awards recognize contributions to technology and technological fields. 2019 recipients are:

  • Bernard Borghei 94 EE
  • Marc Cammarata 98 CE
  • David Kolesar 76 ChE, 78 MSChE, 82 MBA
  • John Palme 88 ME, 91 MSME

More than 150 alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the College attended the event, which included remarks from outgoing Engineering Alumni Society president Ashley Ferguson 09 ME; incoming president Catherine Honohan 11 CE, 15 MBA; and University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 75. 

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