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Aerospace Engineering Honor Roll Award

The Aerospace Engineering Honor roll recognizes alumni and other friends of the Aerospace Engineering Department who have made major contributions to the aerospace engineering profession. Members of the Honor Roll serve in perpetuity as roll models for Aerospace Engineering students and the public at large.

The University of Kansas Aerospace Engineering faculty established the Aerospace Engineering Alumni Honor Roll in 1993. The first awards were given at the KUAE 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1994. In 2002, the faculty decided to expand the honor roll to consider the contributions of friends of KU Aerospace Engineering as well as alumni.

The objectives of the Honor Roll are:

  1. To recognize important contributions of individuals to the aerospace engineering profession and to society.
  2. To provide focus on the Department of Aerospace Engineering.
  3. To provide a role model and source of motivation for current and future engineering students.

These awards are presented at the Department Awards Banquet held in Lawrence each spring. Each recipient's portrait is displayed outside the Department's office along with their name and brief description of his/her contribution.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant:

  1. Is a graduate of the KU aerospace engineering department or has maintained a close association and supporting role with the aerospace engineering department and is living at the time of the selection
  2. Has made noteworthy contributions to the theory and practice of engineering, such as the development of patents of patents of equipment, systems development, or significant contributions to literature
  3. Has demonstrated unusual accomplishments or provided significant guidance in new and developing fields of engineering-based technology
  4. Has managed or directed an organization that has made noteworthy contributions in design, construction, production, or service delivery through the application of complex engineering principles and application

Honor Roll Nominations

The nomination package should include:

  1. Nominee's full name, company,position, KU graduation year, degree(s), current address and telephone number
  2. A list of noteworthy accomplishments
  3. A record of professional experience
  4. Principal technical society memberships and activities
  5. Noteworthy public service accomplishments
  6. Two letters or recommendation
  7. Nominee's resume
  8. Nominator's name, company, position, address, and telephone and FAX number

Please note: The Aerospace Honor Roll Recognition Committee does not solicit additional information. Please make certain your nomination is complete.

Send Nominations to:

Honor Roll Selection Committee
KU Aerospace Engineering
2120 Learned Hall
1530 W 15th Street
Lawrence, KS 66045
Honor Roll Inductees

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