Starting in 2019, ITS Midwest has established the Gordon Paesani ITS Midwest Scholarship to honor the memory of Gordon Paesani.
Gordon Paesani was not only a great mentor to many young engineers during his contribution to our industry, but he was also a committed innovator in ITS, including a variety of concepts he implemented long before the term ‘ITS’ was coined. He was a pioneer in freeway operations with focus on Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and their components including incident response plans and adaptive ramp metering algorithms.
Download the 2021 scholarship announcement and learn about Gordon’s extensive career and accomplishments:
2021 Scholarship AnnouncementFor more information on scope, eligibility, application deadline, requirements and how to apply for the scholarship, see below.
Scholarship winners excel in their dedication to academic achievement, leadership, and service in the field of ITS.
Congratulations to Stevan Citovic and Hannah Murray, 2021 Gordon Paesani Scholarship recipients!
Civil Engineering
Norther Ohio University
+ Ohio Department of Transportation (3 summers)
+ Research Project at ONU to determine how COVID-19 pandemic impacted vehicular travel on Ohio’s highway system
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Trine University
+ Indiana Department of Transportation, Traffic Department
+ Passion for working on projects that promote and implement traffic safety
See past Scholarship Recipients
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).
September, 15th, 2021
One award annually
The essay should describe and convey the following:
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.
The scholarship award shall be a one-time check in the amount of US$1,000.
Scott Lee, Awards Committee, ITS Midwest President
ITS Midwest
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Scott Lee, President
Bini William, Secretary/President-Elect