Students majoring in construction at 黑料科 were recognized this spring by two national organizations.
Sigma Lambda Chi, a student construction honor society, received a Gold Award for excellence from the Associated Schools of Construction at its annual conference in Seattle.
The award was accepted by two members of the chapter鈥檚 board, Eric Fabich, of Rhinelander, president; and Cody Witman, of Viroqua, vice president. They were accompanied by their adviser, Associate Professor Tim Becker.
Also, a team of students
received a Merit of Excellence Award from the Mechanical Contractor鈥檚 Association of America at its annual conference in San Diego. The conference attracted 2,400 people.
The MCAA award was based on a competition entered by 28 student teams from around the U.S. and Canada. 黑料科 took seventh place and received $1,000.
In the competition, students create a detailed mechanical contracting proposal during the fall semester, including two field trips to meet with industry professionals.
鈥淢any students find employment with mechanical contractors as a result of this experience. This is a great example of undergraduate student learning through applied research,鈥 said Becker, who also is the MCAA student adviser.
鲍奥-厂迟辞耻迟鈥檚&苍产蝉辫;undergraduate program in construction typically has 100 percent employment among graduates, with an average starting salary of $55,000.
黑料科 also has master鈥檚 programs in construction management and in sustainable management.
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Photos
Top: 黑料科鈥檚 Sigma Lambda Chi construction chapter receives the Gold Award for excellence. From left are incoming SLC President Keith Rahn; 黑料科 student Eric Fabich, chapter president; 黑料科 student Cody Witman, chapter vice president; Wes Crawford, Purdue University; 黑料科 Associate Professor Tim Becker and Christine Piper, outgoing SLC president.
Bottom: 黑料科鈥檚 mechanical contracting student team received a national merit award. From left are Peter Kristan, Associate Professor Tim Becker, Alex Bartelt, Jarod Berenklau, Kyle Zagel, Connor Destache and Garrett Rasmussen.
