2018 Issue

25 ALICIA DIBBLE BAE Systems Scholarship University of Utah Materials Science and Engineering Alicia is a University of Utah student ambassador, where she reaches out to middle and high school with various events throughout the year. She performs research 10 hours a week at the University in degradation of plastics used in feminine hygiene products. Alicia is a co-founder and global marketing director in a start-up company, SHERO, creating biodegradable feminine hygiene pads for women worldwide. She is featured as a student success story in the University of Utah Office of the President publication. DILLON (DEWEY) POTTS Mechanical Engineering Brigham Young University Orbital ATK Scholarship Dewey is a member of the BYU High Powered Rocketry Team and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has “…an insatiable curiosity about engineering princi- ples, analysis, design, and devices.” He has worked as an intern at both Los Alamos National Lab and Orbital ATK. He is a BYU Fluids Lab Research Assistant where he created a novel set up which allowed for simultaneous visualization of the jet impingement with a high speed camera and IR thermal imaging camera. Dillon (Dewey) Potts Alicia Dibble “The family of Gerald H. Piele funds this UEC scholar- ship every year in his name. Jerry is a talented elec- trical engineer, 91 years old and is still contacted for peer reviews on white papers and various projects. He had a long and distinguished career with many patents to his credit. He is passionate about the op- portunities that education provides. He was recently asked what would be the best advice he could give to a young professional today, and his response was this: ‘Be kind. Civility is in danger of being lost in today's world.. Kindness will take you a long way. People will appreciate it, and you will feel better for it. Oh, and always double check your calculations!’” SHERRY MASUTANI Electrical Engineering Weber State University Gerald H. Piele Scholarship Sherry said in her application: “Finding solutions to real world problems is what enticed me to study Electrical Engi- neering” and “I want to work towards a greener future.” Her focus is on solar panels, wind turbines, and electric cars. She has worked as a barista at Starbucks and as a janitor. She volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. David Cline, UEC Scholarship Chair, presents the Gerald H. Piele Scholarship to Sherry Masutani