Scholarship – Asphalt Institute Foundation (Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship for 2025)

The Asphalt Institute Foundation is pleased to announce the Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship for 2025. More than $113,000 in scholarship funds has been awarded to students from across the United States since 2020. We encourage you to share this scholarship opportunity with any prospective student applicants that may need financial assistance for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

  • Be a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student; masters; or doctoral student.
  • Be pursuing a degree in a civil engineering or pavement infrastructure-focused major, with an emphasis on asphalt materials and its use.

Below is the link to the online application. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.

https://www.asphaltfoundation.org/kirk-scholarship/

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students.

Best,

Susie

Susan S. Tanner, CAE

Director, Programs & Development

Asphalt Institute Foundation

2696 Research Park Drive

Lexington, Kentucky 40511-8480

stanner@asphaltinstitute.org

Office:  859-977-5927

WTS-MN 2025 Scholarship Application Period Extended

2025 Scholarship Applications

The 2025 Scholarship application period is open. 

The WTS Minnesota women scholarships are competitive and are based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Applicants of varying background and experiences are encouraged to apply. Financial need is not a primary consideration. Applications must be submitted as 1 PDF and are due via this google form by Monday, February 24, 2025, 5:00 PM!

Questions? Contact Emily Bowen at emily.bowen@hennepin.us

2024 Scholarship and Award recipients.

WTS Minnesota Scholarships

$2,000 Dan Meyers High School Scholarship

  • Applicant must be a high school senior.   
  • Applicant must be considering a college degree in a transportation-related field such as civil engineering, math, urban planning, geography, economics, or public policy.

$2,000 Katherine Turnbull Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship

  • Applicants must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Applicant must have plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
  • Applicants for the Katherine Turnbull Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship must specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.

$2,000 Donna Allen Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Applicants must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Applicant must have plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

$2,000 WTS Minnesota Graduate Scholarship

  • Applicants must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Applicant must have plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

$2,000 WTS Technical Scholarship

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Currently enrolled in an technical school program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

$2,000 WTS/MSES Workforce Development High School Scholarship

  • Applicant must be a high school senior.   
  • Applicant must be considering a college degree in a transportation-related field such as civil engineering, math, urban planning, geography, economics, or public policy.

$2,000 WTS/MSES Advancing Women in Transportation Graduate Scholarship

  • Applicants must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Applicant must have plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

LEED Training 2025 Webinar Dates

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Why Pursue the LEED Green Associate Credential?

– Globally recognized sustainability credential which you can use throughout your career
– Over 12,000 successful students have passed their exams through our training
– Superior LEED exam passing rates with our USGBC Faculty led courses
– Exclusive discounts for current students
– Appropriate for students in all years and is a great way to make your resume stand out

Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material to ensure that your knowledge is solid and practical. This approach significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam’s historically low pass rate.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. January 18 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

2. February 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

3. March 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT

4. April 12 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT

5. May 31 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT     – OR –

6. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-6) are all identical.

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Explore the easiest method to grasp the material with our webinars – complete with comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and a textbook. Facilitated by a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most cost-effective and efficient way to acquire knowledge without straining your budget!

Cost: $200 with the code ‘green‘ for students (non-students $300)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Regards,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677

USGBC Faculty

Enterprise Day!

Are you interested in learning more about Enterprise at Michigan Tech? Maybe you are thinking about joining Enterprise, but are not sure which team is right for you? Learn more by talking with program staff and students from various Enterprise teams, all in one place!

Participants are able to visit in-person between 6 – 8 p.m. During this time, participants may move between multiple tables to ask questions, check out current projects, and network with team representatives. Learn more about each team below, and come prepared to have fun and learn about Enterprise.

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: MUB Ballroom

https://www.mtu.edu/enterprise/involved/enterprise-day/

Applications for URIP & SURF Now Open

Are interested in gaining valuable research experience? Applications for the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (URIP) and the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) are NOW OPEN!

Don’t wait—connect with students to discuss potential research projects for next summer or the 2025-2026 academic year. These opportunities are a great way to help students build skills, work on cutting-edge projects, and enhance their resume.

  • SURF applications are due on February 7th at 5 pm. 
  • URIP applications are due on March 21st at 5 pm.

Learn more: https://www.mtu.edu/honors/research/ 

Questions?  Please contact Chris Hohnholt at cahohnho@mtu.edu 

Internship: Inland Seas Education Association

Inland Seas Education Association is seeking two individuals for Great Lakes Education Intern positions, to help with ship and shore programming April 28 – August 15, 2025.

ISEA is a non-profit that teaches people about science and stewardship of the Great Lakes, on sailing vessels and outdoor classrooms. Applicants will be leading science programs for learners of all ages, and while previous sailing experience for applicants is not necessary, much of the education programs will be provided onboard our traditionally rigged schooners.

Programs can be both day sails around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as multi-day sails to away ports such as Detroit, MI, or Duluth, MN. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player, with enthusiasm for teaching about environmental science and the Great Lakes. Early career professionals and people looking to transition into environmental education are encouraged to apply.

Room and board is available on a needs basis. To read the full position description, please click here.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, until end-of-day February 9, 2025. Apply by email with resume and letter of interest.

Scholarship: Minnesota Surveyors & Engineering Society (MSES)Scholarship:

Since 1953, the MSES Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $1.6 million to 1,100+ deserving college students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a career within the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry. Historically, Michigan Tech accounted for a strong number of our scholarship applicants and award recipients.  However, in recent years we have seen a dwindling number of applicants from all our participating colleges, including Michigan Tech.

To continue to support the next generation of transportation professionals, I am asking you to share the MSES scholarship information (provided in the attached flyer) with the engineering students at Michigan Tech who meet the criteria below:


Criteria:

  • Any undergraduate student who is a Minnesota resident OR any undergraduate student attending specific schools outlined on the website and enrolled in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • College junior or senior undergraduate class standing during the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Maintain an academic load of at least 12 credits per semester during the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Pursuit of a career in the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry, including:
    • Government (DOT, County, City)
    • Private Engineering Firms/Consultants
    • Transportation Materials Suppliers
    • Contractors with Transportation Focus
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Roadway Design
    • Materials Testing
    • Water Resources/Hydraulics
    • Environmental Engineering
    • ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
    • Traffic Engineering
    • Transportation Planning
    • Pavement Design
    • Land Surveying

Thank you for your support of the MSES Legacy Scholarship. Please reach out with any questions.

Katie Ellis 
Senior Registered Engineer
Professional Engineer: MN

C 612.523.2046

katie.ellis@tkda.com
444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Internship: Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)

The internship will entail plant visits where the interns will learn about plant process equipment and help the team leaders audit & tag assets at different water/wastewater facilities.

This would be a great fit for anyone wanted to get into the water or wastewater space. Last year their interns spent 95% of their time working in their plants, doing real work. Very little typical intern busy work.

https://glwater.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/College-Intern-Asset-Management_R25_0000000015

Jobs Posting (Full time & Interns): Machin Engineering

Project Engineer – full time – civil/structural engineering background w/internships & related work experiences

Summer Intern – summer 2025 – civil/structural engineer background preferably with work experience, will consider strong/motivated candidates 

These positions are OPEN on Handshake currently, they are also able to reach out to Nathan Sodini (nathan@machinengineering.net) as well! 

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