Source: Jeremy Dreiling, 785-650-7394, jeremy@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Megan Wilson, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu
Friday, June 22, 2007
K-STATE ENGINEERING STUDENT AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP FROM NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's Jeremy Dreiling, a master's student in architectural engineering, Hays, has been awarded the 2007-2008 Professional Engineers in Industry Scholarship from the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Scholarship requirements included a minimum 2.5 grade point average, National Society of Professional Engineers' member sponsorship, letters of recommendation from at least two professors in the student's field of engineering study and a 500-word essay about the student's interest in engineering, specific field of engineering study and the occupation and industry the he plans to follow upon graduation.
Other factors considered in the selection process were work experience, membership in professional and technical societies, activities and honors.
Dreiling is president of K-State's chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. He also has served as the group's vice president. He has been president and fundraising chair of the Architectural Engineering Institute, a student organization in the department of architectural engineering and construction science.
Dreiling is a student member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He also is a member of Phi Alpha Epsilon, an architectural engineering society; Tau Beta Pi, a national engineering honor society; Golden Key, an international honor society; the National Society of Collegiate Scholars; and Phi Eta Sigma honor society. In addition, he is active in Habitat for Humanity and other service organizations.
"Jeremy is an excellent student. He is one of the strongest students to come through the department since I've been here," said Ray Yunk, assistant professor of architectural engineering and construction science. "He is strong both in and out of the classroom as a student and as a leader of our student organizations."
Dave Fritchen, professor and head of the department of architectural engineering and construction science, said, "Jeremy has been an active member and leader in several student professional organizations in the department of architectural engineering and construction science and in the College of Engineering. If his performance as a student is any indication of his future success, he will have an outstanding professional career in architectural engineering."