Gordon Paesani Scholarship

About the Scholarship

ITS Midwest is pleased to award this $1,000 scholarship to the applicant who most embodies excitement for the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems to improve safety and efficiency. The scholarship criteria looks for excellence in the classroom, passion for innovation, and enthusiasm for the transportation industry.

The scholarship is open to collegiate sophomores, juniors, and seniors planning to enter the transportation field with a primary focus of interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Applicants shall be presently attending colleges and universities in the four-state coverage area of ITS Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio).

Submission Deadline:

September, 15th, 2020

Scope

One award annually

Eligibility

• Award is open to students who have completed his or her sophomore year.
• The student shall be attending a college or university in one of the four member states.
• The student major shall align with the Intelligent Transportation Systems industry, including a variety of engineering and technology fields of study.

Basis of selection

• Industry interest and alignment with ITS Midwest goals
• Industry related work such as university research, DOT projects, and private sector work.
• Professor and/or Professional References (limit 3)
• Quality of Short essay (3 pgs. maximum)
• Collegiate Performance

Essay Requirements

The essay should describe and convey the following:

1. Student goals and objectives as they pertain to use and application of transportation technologies
2. Description of experience and/or activities that demonstrate relevance to ITS
3. Convey the student's interest in the transportation technology industry

Selection committee

The ITS Midwest Awards Committee will review all submitted applications and select a winner. The scholarship recipient will be notified and invited to participate in the ITS Midwest Annual Meeting (Nov. 5-6, 2020, Louisville, Kentucky).

Scholarship award

The scholarship award shall be a one-time check in the amount of US$1,000.

Instructions and guidelines for scholarship submissions

• Download 2020 Scholarship Information and read it to learn more about Gordon Paesani’s achievements.
• Download 2020 Scholarship Application Form and complete it.
• Get up to three professor and/or workforce references (one page letter or email per reference).
• Prepare a short Essay - Up to 3 pages.
• Submit your application (= completed form + Professor/Professional References + Short essay) in PDF format to:
  Scott Lee, Awards Committee, ITS Midwest Secretary / President Elect
  (872) 315-6005
  

Recipients

2019

Natasha Breslieva

Natasha Breslieva presented an essay on “the role of ITS innovations to support mobility”.

ITS Midwest honors Natasha Breslieva, the 2019 Gordon Paesani Scholarship recipient, at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Left to right Bini William (ITSMW Treasurer), Natasha Breslieva (scholarship recipient) and Scott Lee (ITSMW Secretary/President Elect). Photo Credits: ITS Midwest