Charles H. Scholer Faculty Award
The Charles H. Scholer Faculty Award was established by donations from the friends and family of Charles H. Scholer, and awardees receive a $2,500 cash prize. Selection is based on the following criteria:
- Unique and innovative contributions to student learning beyond the classroom and laboratory;
- Well-respected by students and colleagues; and
- Demonstrated support of students’ extracurricular activities, student professional societies and/or competition teams.
The nomination packet should include the following items of support for the nominee:
- Letter of nomination by a college employee.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- A two-page (maximum) description of the nominee's qualifications which should address the following attributes:
a. Unique and innovative contributions to student learning beyond the classroom and laboratory.
b. Well-respected by students and colleagues.
c. Demonstrated support of students’ extracurricular activities, student professional societies and/or competition teams.
Current recipient
Hongyu Wu
This year’s recipient is Hongyu Wu, associate professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Under Wu’s mentorship, the Wildcat Wind Power team fostered a sense of community and collaboration among students from different majors and backgrounds. The team's success in the competition will inspire and motivate future generations of students to participate in extracurricular activities, student professional societies and competition teams while pursuing their passions in engineering.
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His guidance of the Wildcat Wind Power team was instrumental in securing its first-ever overall victory at the 2022 Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition as well as winning for a second time in 2023.