2022-2023 Local Scholarship Recipients
June 19, 2023
2022-2023 Local Scholarship Recipients From Top Left Going Clockwise: Sierra, Kadeem & Moominah
The ISA Edmonton Section Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we have selected our 2022-2023 local scholarship recipients. A big thanks to Ana Stefanova and Kelly Wolf from our Board for all their help administering these scholarships.
Bohdan (Bob) Bahniuk Scholarship
Successful Applicants / Scholarship Recipients:
NAIT - Kadeem Miller & Sierra Ragbir
U of A - No eligible applicants.
Funds provided by the ISA Edmonton Section in recognition of Bohdan (Bob) Bahniuk. Bohdan (Bob) Bahniuk graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1974. Bob began his career in Automation with Barber Engineering in 1978. In 1988 Bob moved to Spartan Controls. Bob retired from Spartan Controls at the end of 2014.
Bob has volunteered for many different organizations in his lifetime. He joined ISA in 1980 and held many different positions on the ISA Edmonton Section Board of Directors, including Section President in 1989-1990. Bob’s most important contribution to ISA Edmonton Section is his many years of leadership with the ISA Automation Expo & Conference (AEC). Bob was awarded the ISA Distinguished Society Service Award in 2007.
Criteria For NAIT Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, based on satisfactory academic achievement in the term they took INST1260 (Introduction to Unit Operations). Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Criteria For U of A Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the second year of the Computer Process Control program in the Chemical Engineering faculty at the University of Alberta. Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Amount depends on accrued interest of endowment fund. Awarded annually. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee of ISA Edmonton Section board members.
J.R. (Bob) Connell Memorial Scholarship
Successful Applicants / Scholarship Recipients:
NAIT - Moominah Ali
U of A - No eligible applicants.
Many NAIT students used Bob’s book, “Successful Instrumentation Applications.” The practical nature of his book helped many students understand how instruments work and how instruments are applied in the field.
Bob was a great supporter of students and a frequent contributor to ISA Edmonton Section Student Night. In 1994 Bob was honored by ISA with the Donald P. Eckman Education Award. Bob passed away on December 14, 2009 at the age of 84.
Criteria For NAIT Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, based on satisfactory academic achievement in the term they took INST2460 (Instrumentation Engineering). Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Criteria For U of A Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student (automation/control major) or undergraduate student (enrolled in the final year of an engineering undergraduate program) at the University of Alberta, based on satisfactory academic achievement. Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Amount depends on accrued interest of endowment fund. Awarded annually. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee of ISA Edmonton Section board members.
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Why ISA Scholarship Recipient Feedback
"ISA has been the main pillar in my growth as both a student and as an aspiring professional. ISA gave me the opportunity to learn from incredibly skilled industry professionals and likeminded individuals about the world of automation. I am extremely grateful for this wonderful organization and hope to be a part of it as long as I can. Thank you." - Sierra
“The ISA Edmonton Section has been incredibly valuable to me as it has offered networking opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive community that has been very helpful in navigating and pursuing my career aspirations." - Moominah
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