Honors and Awards

Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students
These grants fund research projects conducted by students from across the University and their faculty sponsors. Projects are funded after rigorous review of proposals written by the students. Results are presented publicly.

Advancement of Women in Engineering Award
The recipient of this award must be a junior or senior female enrolled in the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering who has demonstrated promise in her field. She must have high scholastic achievements as well as being active within engineering outside of normal class work and activities. She must demonstrate leadership, promote the field of engineering and encourage the growth and advancement of the profession. This is the first award to be developed and presented by the unified School of Engineering.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Outstanding Student Award
This award is given annually to an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Program in recognition of scholarship, professional activities, and community service.

The Association of Glass and Pottery Manufacturers Scholarship
The Association of Glass and Pottery Manufacturers annually awards a scholarship to a student majoring in Ceramic Engineering, Glass Science Engineering, Materials Science or Biomaterials Engineering in the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering, or to a student majoring in Ceramics in the School of Art & Design

The intent of the award is to promote the glass and pottery industries in the United States through education. Alfred University recipients must be nominated by faculty in order to be considered for the award. Two faculty - one from art and one from engineering - will serve on the committee each year, recommending a student for the award to the Office of Financial Aid. See press release for more information.

C.A.N.Y. Scholes Award
This award is sponsored by the Ceramic Association of New York in honor of Dr. Samuel R. Scholes, a faculty member from 1932 to 1952 and Dean of the New York State College of Ceramics from 1946 to 1948.

The College of Ceramics Endowed Performance Fund
This fund was created in honor of the College of Ceramics Centennial and to further enhance the educational opportunities for students.

Faculty Award for Outstanding CEMS Junior
This award is presented to on outstanding junior by the faculty of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering. This award is based upon scholarship and service to the school and community.

Faculty Award for Outstanding CEMS Senior
This award is presented to an outstanding senior by the faculty of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering. The award is based upon scholarship and service to the school and community.

Faculty Award for Outstanding Electrical Engineering Senior
This award is presented to an outstanding senior by the faculty of the Electrical Engineering Program. The award is in recognition of scholarship, professional activities and community service.

Faculty Award for Academic Excellence in Mechanical Engineering
This award is given annually to the graduating senior with the highest overall grade point average in the Mechanical Engineering Program.

Faculty Award for Professional Achievement in Mechanical Engineering
This award is given annually to a graduating senior in recognition of service and leadership in the Mechanical Engineering Program.

General Electric Excellence in Glass Science Award
Established by the General Electric Company, this award is given to an undergraduate student for demonstrating excellence in Glass Science and Technology.

The Dr. Richard C. Martin Outstanding Senior Scholarship
This award is presented to the outstanding senior member of Keramos in the College of Ceramics and is based upon scholarship, service to Keramos on both local and national levels, and citizenship.

The Dr. Richard C. Martin Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
This award is presented to a graduate student teaching assistant for outstanding contributions to undergraduate laboratory instruction.

Materials Research Society Outstanding Senior Poster Award
Each graduating senior must present their senior thesis in a formal poster session and answer questions from faculty and graduate students.

J. Steven Mayes Award
This award was established in memory of Dr. Mayes' efforts to educate young people in the basic principles of both engineering and life. A faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering program until his untimely death in June 2008, Dr. Mayes was a "bridge builder" who taught his students the importance of making connections between their professional and personal lives to be successful in both worlds. The award is given annually to an engineering student who has embraced the message of Dr. Mayes and who is a "bridge builder".

The Mark S. Miller Memorial Scholarship
This award, established in memory of Mark S. Miller, class of 1981, is presented annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior student who has shown excellence and promise in the study of ceramic engineering.

Harry J. Odink Memorial Award in Ceramic Engineering
This award is presented to a student in good academic standing who has shown outstanding ability in experimentation in laboratory courses.

The Donald R. Pautz Memorial Award
On December 20, 1990, after a six month battle with leukemia, Donald R. Pautz, class of 1991, passed away. Don completed all of his coursework through his junior year as an Electrical Engineering student at Alfred University. Don was an athlete, as well as a scholar, competing for Alfred on the Men's Varsity Track and cross country teams. He was also a member of, and active in, Alfred's Award branch of IEEE. In addition to being an honest and caring person, he was always willing to give his time to help others when they were having problems, academically and personally. Born on May 6, 1969, to Marie and James Pautz of Westfield, Pa., Don was the youngest of six children. Don's family and friends were proud of the things that he did in his life. By establishing a Memorial Award in Don's name, his friends hope to foster the spirit of what we liked most about him. This award is presented to a junior Electrical Engineer student who best demonstrates the qualities that Don possessed.

Phi Kappa Phi Book Award
This award is presented to the sophomore and freshman with the highest cumulative grade point average.

Natasha Goldowski Renner Prize in Physics
This award, established in memory of Dr. Natasha Goldowski Renner, assistant professor of physics from 1956 1962, is presented to a student who has shown excellence and promise in the study of physics.

Curtis E. Scott '72 Scholarship Endowment
The colleagues of Curtis E. Scott, The General Electric Foundation, his friends from greater Cleveland, and his many classmates and professors have established this endowed scholarship fund. A proud alumnus with deep professional and private roots, Curt was awarded all of his degrees in Ceramics from Alfred: his B.S. in 1972, his M.S. in 1975 and his Ph.D. in 1977. While a student, Curt was a founding member of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity. He met his wife, the former Judith Kovalsky at Alfred. Curt had a long and significant career with GE Lighting where his contributions resulted in numerous publications and 26 patents. His ingenuity and dedication to inventing and developing new silica, glass and sapphire materials led to the creation of numerous new lamp designs. He was Counselor of the Northern Ohio section of the American Ceramic Society and was elected a Fellow of the Society. His professional and personal contributions will be greatly missed.

State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence recognizes model students who have integrated academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, which may include the arts (creative and performing), athletics, career achievement, community service or leadership.

The Jim R. Tinklepaugh Memorial Scholarship
This award, established in memory of Jim R. Tinklepaugh, class of 1943, and a faculty member of the College of Ceramics for 39 years, is presented to a junior student in ceramic engineering based upon academic excellence.

Milton A. Tuttle Award
The Milton A. Tuttle Award honors a senior ceramic engineering student who excels, just as "Doc" Tuttle did, in academics as well as athletics. Dr. Tuttle, a 1941 alumnus of Alfred University, taught at the New York State College of Ceramics for 35 years. An athlete himself throughout his life, he coached three AU cross country teams to New York State championships.