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Gordon Paesani Scholarship
Gordon Paesani, ITS Pioneer and Mentor
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.
Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Recipients!
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!
Stevan Citovic
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
Hannah Murray
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
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, 2021
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:
- Student goals and objectives as they pertain to use and application of transportation technologies
- Description of experience and/or activities that demonstrate relevance to ITS
- 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.
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 2021 Scholarship Information and read it to learn more about Gordon Paesani’s achievements.
- Download 2021 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, ITS Midwest Recognition Committee, ITS Midwest President
Gordon Paesani Scholarship Recipients
2021
- Stevan Citovic, Civil Engineering Student, Ohio Northern University
EXPERIENCE:
+ Ohio Department of Transportation (3 summers)
+ Research Project at ONU to determine how COVID-19 pandemic impacted vehicular travel on Ohio’s highway system - Hannah Murray, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Trine University
EXPERIENCE:
+ Indiana Department of Transportation, Traffic Department
+ Passion for working on projects that promote and implement traffic safety
2020
- Ryan Hess, Civil Engineering Student, The Ohio State University
EXPERIENCE:
+ Port Authority of Allegheny County - Bus Rapid Transit
+ Ross Township Park-N-Ride
+ PennDOT - Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program (AWZSE)
+ ODOT bridge inspection reports - Harsh Patel, Civil Engineering Student, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
EXPERIENCE:
+ Explored the impacts of COVID-19 on Mobility using CityMapper
+ Investigating opportunities for ITS, CAV, transit, and advanced pricing models to better optimize mobility
2019
- Natasha Breslieva, Civil Engineering Student, University of Illinois at Chicago
EXPERIENCE:
+ Role of ITS innovations to support mobility
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Scott Lee, Awards Committee, ITS Midwest President
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