The Utah Engineers Council awarded 12 scholarships to Utah-based engineering students who have completed at least the junior years of their college-accredited engineering programs. We recognize the importance of supporting and building our next generation of engineers. Hearing the accomplishments of our scholarship recipients exemplifies that we have a bright future ahead of us.
Ellery Gresham
Data Science
University of Utah
Northrop Grumman Scholarship
- Majoring in Data Science and minoring in Atmospheric Sciences
- Officer of the Data Science Club
- Mentor for a student from Jamaica
- Strong ambassador for the outdoors and wants to help preserve the beauty of the planet
Jonathan Hong
Biomedical Engineering
University of Utah
Northrop Grumman Scholarship
- Third-year student studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chinese
- Passionate about applying engineering principles toward the development of medical devices and treatments
- Works in a research lab developing treatments for a metabolic genetic disorder
- Recently led research project over the summer — head author over research article being written on subject matter
- Hobbies include tennis, music and piano, cooking and anything related to the ocean
Abbie Saccomanno
Biomedical Engineering
University of Utah
Northrop Grumman Scholarship
- Third-year Biomedical Engineering student on the pre-med track
- Undergraduate researcher in Dr. Ademuyiwa Aromolaran’s research lab at the Cardiovascular Research Training Institute
- Working as a Health Care Assistant at the University of Utah Hospital
- Secretary of the American Medical Women’s Association — pre-med chapter
- Volunteer at Rape Recovery Center
Sam Wimmer
Computer Engineering
University of Utah
Northrop Grumman Scholarship
- Studying Computer Engineering at the University of Utah
- Loves furthering education and hopes to provide a better world to the future
- Born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley
Enjoys exploring the outdoors, snowboarding and fishing - Loves a challenge, which is why he went into the field of Computer Engineering
Luke Andersen
Electrical Engineering
Utah State University
Bae Systems Scholarship
- Research Assistant working at the Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) National Science Foundation Research Center
- Received undergraduate research grant for independent work to build a DC-AC power inverter
- Would like to pursue an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, focusing on power electronics, and apply his expertise to his home state of Utah
Kaitlin MeiLi O’Bannon
Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
Bae Systems Scholarship
- Working as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Neonatal Rescue in Bluffdale, UT, testing patient circuit compatibility with their ventilators and assisting with the submission for FDA certification for their ventilators
- Member of the 2ft Prosthetic Club and participated on a team researching the lack of access to prosthetics in certain areas
- Avid dancer and has taken at least one dance class every semester in college
- Involved in community service through her church
Amber Stricklen
Mechanical Engineering
Southern Utah University
Van Boerum & Frank Associates, Inc. Scholarship
- Lab Assistant for the engineering department working on wind tunnel system and process updates
- Has worked as an information technology assistant, undergraduate researcher, makerspace lab assistant and grader
- Would like to pursue a career in the aerospace industry, particularly spacecraft manufacturing, launch and recovery efforts
- Received Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2020 for mentorship of three robotics teams at local middle school
- Recipient of the Society of Women Engineers NEXT local innovator award
Kristina Roller
Civil Engineering
Utah State University
FL Smidth Scholarship
- Undergraduate Researcher at Utah Water Research Lab, where she helps the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers build an understanding of air demand behind labyrinth weirs
- UWRL Ambassador, Engineering Ambassador, and Hydraulics TA
- Wants to increase the quality of living for the less fortunate by working on large environmentally-focused hydraulic structures
- Developed Utah State’s Timber Strong Team
- Participates in outreach through Engineering Ambassadors and the Society of Women Engineers
- Vice President of Engineers Without Borders
- Volunteers with an aquaponics club and is a science fair mentor at Viewmont Elementary School
Isabelle Umugwaneza
Mechanical Engineering
Weber State University
The newsLINK Group and Gerald H. Piele Family Scholarship
- Mechanical Engineering intern at Scientia Vascular
- Designing a new fixture for testing and conducting labs
- Goal is to innovatively design neuromedical devices such as ventricular catheters and guidewires
- Junior Consultant at BAG Innovation in Kigali, Rwanda
- Youth Action for Health Africa — President
Mental Health Assistant in Zimbabwe
Christopher Pantle
Mechanical Engineering
Weber State University
Charlie and Nita Vono Scholarship
- Night Manager at Bowman’s Marketplace
- Plans to pursue a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
- Inducted member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Honor Roll, Dream Weber Expansion Scholarship, Graduate of Institute with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Secretary of Service in National Honor Society in High School and Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers Scholarship
- Participates in the Institute of Religion as well as activities with the ASME club
Fisk Lundgreen
Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
AIAA Utah Section Scholarship
- President of the Aeronautics Club
- Wants to promote the sharing of ideas and creation of project teams for events such as the AIAA Design Build Fly and the 3D-printed Aircraft competitions
