2020 Issue

22 Jeniffer Limondo Electrical Engineering Weber State University Piele Memorial Scholarship • From the Philippines • Jeniffer’s grandpa in the Philippines started her interest in engineering. When she was very young, he taught her how mechanics work and to take things apart and put them back together. She told her grandpa that she wanted to be an engineer when she grew up, but she didn’t know what type of engineer. • When she moved here to the United States, she and her dad would spend the evenings doing math together. He tutored her through subjects such as algebra, calculus and statistics. Jeniffer said, “Who does not like math? Math is so fun and I really enjoy solving problems.” Jeniffer Limondo and David Piele Piele Memorial Scholarship Henry Petruski said that “science is about knowing; engineering is about do- ing,” and when it comes to Gerald Piele, no words were more true. Jerry, like most engineers, was a big thinker. He was an expert on many subjects but was most in- terested in using his knowl- edge to do good work that would benefit others. Jerry was well respected in the communications and defense industries for his mathematical and engineering ability. His extraordi- nary mathematical intuition enabled him to grasp and solve exceptionally difficult problems with elegance and finesse. He made many noteworthy contributions in the area of microwave communications that resulted in numerous design awards and three patents. As part of his life work with microwave communications and antenna design, he also worked with satellite communi- cation systems. He found practical solutions for the use of frequencies that were beyond normal use and were considered novel at the time. Other applications, such as pioneering methods to provide secure control of, and communications with, remotely piloted vehicles were developed. These methods are still in use in Depart- ment of Defense black boxes, as well as cell and land- line telephone devices. His attention to detail proved that even the smallest detail mattered. Gerald Piele passed away Sept. 26, 2018 at the age of 91. The Gerald H. Piele scholarship at Weber State Univer- sity, announced annually by the Utah Engineers Council, encourages others to join the profession. Abram Bowen Manufacturing Systems Engineering Weber State University AIAA / INCOSE Scholarship • The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Degree at Weber State University is a new degree. Abram will be one of the first to graduate with it. • As an officer for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) club, for the past two years, he has enjoyed providing barbeques, annual chili cook-offs, and other activities for the students. • He was accepted into the Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society for excellence in academic achievements. • Abram grew up on a little hobby farm raising cows, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and even honey bees. He enjoys working hard and being productive. At an internship at Futura Industries last summer, he learned that often you will not be an expert at an assigned task. But with help from others, research, and determination, you can solve anything! Abram Bowen