RailTEC would like to congratulate the following 2021 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rail Scholarship Recipients. They are:
Matthew Parkes – Albert J. Reinschmidt Scholarship in Railway Engineering
Xinhao Liu – Michael W. & Jean D. Franke Family Foundation Scholarship
Kevin Di – Norman and Mary Carlson Scholarship
Avin Arefzadeh – CN Railway Transportation Scholarship
Matthew Parkes – CN Railway Transportation Scholarship
More information about each of the scholarships can be found below.
Albert J. Reinschmidt Scholarship in Railway Engineering
This scholarship was founded and sponsored by friends and railroad industry colleagues of Dr. Albert J. Reinschmidt. Reinschmidt earned all of his degrees studying railway engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and went on to a successful career in railway research, engineering practice, and policy with the Association of American Railroads. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to help any civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering student achieve their educational goals in rail transportation engineering and technology with the objective of supporting development of a new generation of engineers advancing rail safety, efficiency, and technological advancement.
Michael W. & Jean D. Franke Family Foundation Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student interested in railroad transportation engineering, as evinced by coursework, participation in rail research, and other railway engineering and transport related activities. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage the candidate to continue railway engineering studies and ultimately pursue a career in the rail-related transportation industry.
Norman and Mary Carlson Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005, the Carlson Scholarship encourages students to pursue careers in the rail industry. Carlson graduated from the UIUC College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1964, has spent his career in service to the railroad industry, and has written and published extensively on the history and technology of railways.
Canadian National (CN) Railway Transportation Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018 to encourage and support student excellence in rail engineering and is presented to an outstanding engineering student(s) on the basis of leadership, scholastic performance, and demonstrated accomplishments and interest in railroad transportation at Illinois. It was created as part of CN’s support for RailTEC’s educational programs.