2020-2021 Local Scholarship Recipients From Top Left Going Clockwise: Helma Mani, Jose Te Eng Fo, Ryan Leedham, Louis Patrick Arpilleda, Meenal Mishra & Rabiya Abbasi.
May 31, 2021
The ISA Edmonton Section Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we have selected our 2020-2021 local scholarship recipients. A big thanks to Aaron Boser & Ana Stefanova from our Board for all their help administering these scholarships.
Successful Applicants / Scholarship Recipients:
NAIT - Helma Mani & Ryan Leedham
U of A - Jose Te Eng Fo
Funds provided by the ISA Edmonton Section in recognition of Bohdan (Bob) Bahniuk. Bohdan (Bob) Bahniuk graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1974. Bob began his career in Automation with Barber Engineering in 1978. In 1988 Bob moved to Spartan Controls. Bob retired from Spartan Controls at the end of 2014.
Bob has volunteered for many different organizations in his lifetime. He joined ISA in 1980 and held many different positions on the ISA Edmonton Section Board of Directors, including Section President in 1989-1990. Bob’s most important contribution to ISA Edmonton Section is his many years of leadership with the ISA Automation Expo & Conference (AEC). Bob was awarded the ISA Distinguished Society Service Award in 2007.
Criteria For NAIT Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, based on satisfactory academic achievement in the term they took INST1260 (Introduction to Unit Operations). Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Criteria For U of A Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the second year of the Computer Process Control program in the Chemical Engineering faculty at the University of Alberta. Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Amount depends on accrued interest of endowment fund. Awarded annually. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee of ISA Edmonton Section board members.
Successful Applicants / Scholarship Recipients:
NAIT - Louis Patrick Arpilleda & Meenal Mishra
U of A - Rabiya Abbasi
Many NAIT students used Bob’s book, “Successful Instrumentation Applications.” The practical nature of his book helped many students understand how instruments work and how instruments are applied in the field.
Bob was a great supporter of students and a frequent contributor to ISA Edmonton Section Student Night. In 1994 Bob was honored by ISA with the Donald P. Eckman Education Award. Bob passed away on December 14, 2009 at the age of 84.
Criteria For NAIT Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, based on satisfactory academic achievement in the term they took INST2460 (Instrumentation Engineering). Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Criteria For U of A Students - One scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student (automation/control major) or undergraduate student (enrolled in the final year of an engineering undergraduate program) at the University of Alberta, based on satisfactory academic achievement. Preference is given to those who have volunteered with the ISA Edmonton Section or in the community.
Amount depends on accrued interest of endowment fund. Awarded annually. Scholarship decisions are made by a committee of ISA Edmonton Section board members.
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“ISA is very helpful for me to be up-to-date in what is happening in the fast changing field of automation. It also gives me the opportunity to network with people that are in the industry and be able to learn from their experience.” - Louis
"ISA has been essential in my professional growth as a student in the automation industry. The ISA mentorship program and the student events have allowed me to reach out to professionals in my local community and it has helped me make wiser decisions in my career as a young engineer." - Jose
"ISA provides me with the platform to connect with industry professionals and is an awesome resource for technical information. It has been a great experience to be part of the ISA student section. Thank you so much for this opportunity." - Helma
"ISA provides an excellent platform for students, researchers and industry experts to bridge the gap between academia and industry through knowledge sharing and innovation. As a part of this society, students enjoy the opportunity to learn the industrial needs beforehand and propose innovative ideas." - Rabiya
"I joined ISA with the hopes of learning about emerging trends in industry today as well as building my professional network. My expectations have all been exceeded and ISA has played a huge role in jump starting my new career." - Ryan
"Being a part of the ISA community has been a valuable experience. I got to meet and learn from industry professionals. I am very thankful for all the opportunities and industry exposure I got while working towards my career in the automation industry. Thanks again for the scholarship." - Meenal
