Purpose
Student assistance for Michigan university students at Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Michigan Technological University and Western Michigan University has been ongoing since 1989. It consists of:
- Student Paper – Started in 1989 with one $100 winner. It has grown to a first place award of $500, and a second place award of $300.
- Scholarships – The first scholarship was awarded in 1992 to Martin Kane for $500. The Section now awards four, $3,000 scholarships, annually.
The money for all of this assistance comes from the Michigan Section Golf Tournament that is held annually in May, and through the generous donations of the Michigan Section members.
Eligibility
Applicant for Scholarship must currently be a student member in International ITE and the Michigan Section, and be enrolled in the university. The Applicant must be a student of a Michigan university with an active ITE chapter.
Award
Award will consist of acknowledgement at a section meeting and Michigan ITE newsletter as well as a personalized recognition certificate, which will be presented at a Michigan ITE section meeting each year.
Procedure
Applicant must independently write a one-page (double spaced) paper on:
“My future in Transportation”
Applicant must submit the completed form and paper to a Professor, or Student Chapter Advisor (must be an ITE Member). The Professor or Advisor will review the applicant’s form for accuracy, complete the Professor / Advisor form, and send both forms and the paper to Chair of the Michigan Section Education-Scholarship Committee.
The following documents must be included in each submission:
- One (1) Scholarship Application
- One (1) Applicant’s Paper
- One (1) Applicant’s Resume
- Professor / Advisor Form
Applications are due in November of each year.
Please send submission electronically as PDF to itemichigan@gmail.com
Resources
Application Form
2022 Scholarship Winners
Myles Overall – Michigan State University
Myles Overall is a graduate research assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University working under Dr. Timothy Gates. His research interests include traffic safety & operations, driver behavior, and transportation economics. He is currently involved in several projects with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Office of Highway Safety Planning, and the Michigan Fitness Foundation. In addition to his studies, he is a commissioner on the East Lansing Transportation Commission and also serves as the co-chairperson for the MSU All University Traffic and Transportation Committee (AUTTC) which is an advisory committee for the chief of police on matters pertaining to motorized and non-motorized transportation for the MSU community. Myles is active in ITE as currently being a member of the Young Professionals Committee for the Michigan Section and having won the Great Lake District Traffic Bowl is 2022.
Anahita Zahertar – Wayne State University
Anahita Zahertar is a PhD candidate at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University, USA. She received her MSc degree in Civil and Transportation engineering through a joint program from Bogazici University, Turkey and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. She also obtained her BSc degree in Civil Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran. Her research interest lies at the intersection of econometrics and data analytics with emphasis on micro-mobility and traffic safety performance assessments.
Stiven Reci – Western Michigan University
My name is Stiven Reçi. I am currently a senior student studying Civil Engineering at Western Michigan University. In my future prospects, I intend to graduate as an exceptional student, continue my education in graduate school as well as build up a career concentrating in transportation. Throughout my journey, I have been part of multiple highway construction projects in West Michigan taking up inspection roles while continuing my pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering. In my free time, you will find me playing soccer with my friends, as well as traveling and visiting National Parks.
Stiven Reci – Western Michigan University
Hello, my name is Sam Hall. I grew up in Richland, Michigan, and now attend Western Michigan University. I was drawn to become a civil engineer with a focus on transportation engineering by the chance to put my statistical skills to the test and help people on a very large scale. I always like to learn something new, so I try to collect as much information as I can, especially since you don’t always know when it might be useful. Outside of my education, I’ve been in multiple positions on the e-board of the ASCE student chapter at my university and assisted the concrete canoe team with mix design and drafting reports.
Sia Mwende – Western Michigan University
Sia Mwende is currently a master’s student in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her research interests include non-motorized safety, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic simulation.
Alli Hummel -Michigan Technological University
I am Alli Hummel, a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation at Michigan Technological University. I am from Green Bay, Wisconsin. I am actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and St. Albert the Great University Parish at Michigan Tech. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and cross-country skiing. I interned two summers at the City of De Pere as an Engineering Aide and last summer at MSA Professional Services as a Public Works Engineering Intern. After I graduate in April 2023, I will be returning to MSA as a Graduate Engineer in the Public Works Division in Appleton, Wisconsin.