@IHHH
January 22,2013
To: Senior Guidance Counselor,
The Mohawk Valley Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) will again be offering $500 engineering awards to recognize and reward high school
seniors who demonstrate outstanding talent in engineering related math and sciences. The
awards will be presented at the MohawkValley Engineers Executive Council (MVEECJ Annual
Awards Banquet on April 4th2013 in Utica NY. Last year's six STROM award recipients were:
|acqui Scibior, Whitesboro High School
Hunter Chruscicki, South Lewis High School
Kevin Palmiotto, Herkimer High School
Emily Potter, Proctor High School
Bianca Little, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School
Michael Fraser, St Regis Falls Central School
All these students clearly exemplified the spirit of this award.
Please post or distribute, as appropriate, the enclosed flyers and applications to your
students. If you have further questions, I can be reached at (315) 225-3477; via email
ggenello@ieee.org; on the web at: http://www.ieee.orgigo/mohawkvalley or at the mail address below.
Thank you for your help in identifying candidates for this award.
Ierry Genello
Award Committee Chairman
Mohawk Valley IEEE Section
P.O. Box 654
Rome, NY 13442
Enclosures:
Award Flyer
Award Application
@IHEE
Churles A. Strom Engineering Awsrd
(IEEE) will be offering
$500 engineering awards to recognize and reward students who demonstrate outstanding talent in
engineering related math and sciences and will enroll in a relatedJield of electronic, electrical and computer
engineering or engineering technology up to 4 awards will be provided
The Mohawk Valley Section of the Institute of Electricul and Electronics Engineers
Eligibilitv and Selection:
A minimum of three awards will be offered:
. College-bound high school senior(s)
. Attend high school in Oneida, Lewis, Herkimer, St. Lawrence, or Franklin counties, the township of Oneida in
Madison countSr, the village of Sherburne in Chenango county or the city of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
. Witl enroll in a related field of electronic, electrical or computer engineering
Selection Criteria:
.
.
.
.
Merit based - unofficial transcripts preferred
One leffer of recommendation - one from math/science department or from your counselor
Taken math, science, and/or electronics and computer classes
Applied to 2 or 4 year college in a related engineering field
This Engineering Recognition m,vard is named in honor of Charles A. Strom, a highly respected electrical engineer
throughout the world for his pioneering efforts and contributions in the art, science and practice of communications.
Charlie spent the last 47 years of his life in Central New York promoting and advocating engineering at work, through
professional activities, and as adjunct Professor at SWY Institute of Technologt. He held the distinguished grade of Lfe
Fellow of the IEEE, it highest grade, and was afounding member of many of its national level, technical societies. He was
a member and trustee of Rome Academy of Sciences, a member of Erie Canal Chapter of the Armed Forces
Communications and Electronics Association, and a member of the Rome Radio Club; he was an active, licensed Radio
Amateur Operator. This anard is in memory of him and his many contributions.
To apply, complete and sign the application form, which should be available in your guidance counselor's office, write or
email us or find us on the Web. Return completed application (mail or email) by March 612013 to:
IEEE Mohawk Valley Section
Attn. Charles A. Strom Engineering Award Committee
P.O. Box 654
Rome, iYY 13442-0654
For further information: Email: ggenello@ieee.org or On the WEB: http://www.ieee.org/goimohawkvalley
Award winner announcements will be made by March 22r 2013. Award recipients will be guests at The Mohawk
Valley Engineers' Executive Council Awards Banquet to be held on April 4th in Utica, NY.
TH5 IHEITTUTI
Of HtrCrntEAt trt{3 ELEsrEsHl(5 EFlslNEEEl, tNE.
@IEEE
Mohawk Valley Section of IEEE
Charles Strom Engineering Award
Application
This application is.for college-bound high school seniors who are entering the.freshman class.
Personal Data
Name
Email address (required)
Last Name
Permanent Address
First Name
Street and Apt.
Telephone Number
(
State
Zip Code
Date of Birth
)
Month Day
Name of Parent or Guardian
Last
Name
Permanent Address
Street and Apt.
Telephone
City
Number
Number (
Year
First Name
Number
City
State
Zip Code
)
Academic Information
High School
Current High School
Address
City
Street
Telephone Number
(
Zip Code
State
)
Average
Counselor's Name
Class Ranking
Current Overall
out
Email
Undergraduate Plans
Engineering Major
Name of the school you plan to attend
ll
Degree
4yr College/University
E Community
College
Goal n Associate E Bachelor n Master
MVIEEE STROM APPLICATION (2 pages)
E
Other
of
or(
%)
Courses
List advanced Math, Science, Computer or other Engineering related courses you have taken or currently taken.
o0
()
J
Name of the Course
Grade
Class
n
n
n
!
Sophomore !
Sophomore
Junior n Senior
Junior n Senior
n Junior n
Sophomore
Senior
Activities
List any activities that you have participated in during your high school years e.g. sports, clubs, societies, student
government, band, group activities, and volunteer work. Also, list special positions held or awards received.
Years that You Participated
n Freshman n
n Senior
!
!
!
Freshman
Senior
E
!
Freshman
Senior
Sophomore
n
Junior
Sophomore
n
Junior
tr
Sophomore
n
llonors. or Awards
Junior
Work Experience
List any work experience that you have had during high-school.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper write an essay in less than 500 words on what your goals are in either
engineering or your future career. Please provide your thoughts on innovation.
MVIEEE STROM APPLICATION (2 pages)