Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

Donald F. and Roberta A. Adams Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Adams was a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for 27 years, retiring in August 1999. In 1972, he founded the Composite Materials Research Group (CMRG) at the University of Wyoming, and then actively directed the Group until his retirement. Many M.S. and Ph.D students graduated from the CMRG program under his direction, and part-time employment and summer work was provided for an even greater number of undergraduate students. These former graduate and undergraduate students are now leaders in industry, government and university programs throughout the United States.

In 1988, Don and Roberta Adams founded Wyoming Test Fixtures, Inc., a Laramie company dedicated to supplying high quality mechanical test fixtures to the materials testing community throughout the world. They remain as President and Vice-President, respectively, of Wyoming Test Fixtures, Inc.

Jim and Audrey Bailey Foundation Scholarships

Jim and Audrey Bailey came to Wyoming with their families in the early 1900's as children and were married just before WWII. They spent most of their lives near Casper, raising four children, and they were successful ranchers and owners of the Bailey School Supply Company, one of the foremost suppliers to rural education in Wyoming for over 50 years.

Committed to quality of education for Wyoming's children, the Jim and Audrey Bailey Foundation supports a number of scholarship programs for students in the region. They have seen many family members and friends benefit from an education at UW, and this scholarship is intended to further that goal.

Ivan G. Heady Memorial Scholarship

A native of Casper, WY, Ivan G. Heady graduated from UW in 1942 with a degree in mechanical engineering. During World War II he worked as an aeronautical engineer for Hughes Aircraft. Following the war he was employed by the Laramie Petroleum Research Center, U.S. Bureau of Mines, as a mechanical engineer. This endowed scholarship was established with a bequest from Mr. Heady. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student in mechanical engineering who is a resident of Wyoming.

Mechanical Engineering Department Scholarship

In order to encourage outstanding incoming freshmen to enter UW and to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering awards scholarships. Alumni and corporate gifts to the department provide funds for these scholarships.

Dr. Dwight W. Senser Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

Dwight Senser, a native of Casper, received his B.S. and M.S. in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Before returning to UW in 1994, he was on the faculty at Purdue University where he was recognized as an outstanding teacher and for his research in coating application technology. At UW he was a valuable member of the mechanical engineering teaching faculty and was nationally recognized for his research. He played a key role in recruiting and retention of students and was highly regarded by students, staff and his colleagues. His untimely death left an enormous void for his loving family and devoted friends. This scholarship was established with memorials from his family and friends.

Duane Simpson Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship was funded with memorial gifts from the family and friends of the late Duane Simpson. Mr. Simpson majored in geology when he attended UW during the mid-thirties. At the time of his death, he was Vice President for Engineering at FLUOR Corporation in Irvine, California. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in mechanical engineering.

Robert L. Sutherland Design Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 1975 with money received from the James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation's annual student design competition in recognition of the many awards won by students in Professor Robert Sutherland's mechanical engineering design classes. Professor Sutherland graduated from the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa before coming to UW in 1958. In 1960 he became Department Head of Mechanical Engineering. He retired in 1979 and continued to remain actively involved in special projects for the ME department and wrote the History of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering 1883-1993. The ME department has honored his service, support and commitment by naming the Robert Sutherland Advanced Design Lab in his honor. Mrs. Sutherland continues to generously contribute to this scholarship endowment and to other special projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the College of Engineering.

Robert L. Sutherland Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship Endowment

Mary-Alice Sutherland (wife) and Nancy L. Sutherland (daughter) have established this endowment to support mechanical engineering fellowships in memory of Robert L. Sutherland. Professor Sutherland became department head of mechanical engineering at UW in 1960. He retired in 1979 and continued to remain actively involved in special projects for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and wrote the History of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering 1883-1993.

John J. Bastian Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the friends and family of John J. Bastian for students in the field of mechanical engineering.

Atlantic Richfield

This scholarship was established to support in the field of mechanical engineering.

Mobil Oil Scholarship

The Mobil Oil Scholarship supporst students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science mechanical engineering program.

Robert J. Templeton and Nell Olson Templeton Trust

The Robert J. Templeton and Nell Olson Templeton Trust was established to support graduate fellowships in the College of Engineering and Applied Science mechanical engineering department.