Robert A. Jewett Endowment
Professor Emeritus Robert Jewett taught in the Department of General Engineering from 1953 to 1976. While in the Department he taught engineering graphics, the history of engineering, and the senior project design course. He was well liked by his students, fellow faculty, and staff, and is remembered for his influence in technical, professional and personal development. Before coming to Illinois, he had worked as an engineer in industry for nearly 20 years. While here, he was active far beyond his traditional classroom duties--pioneering the use of instructional television, advising many student groups, and even playing in the band. In 1972, he received the Illinois Award for “exceptional contribution to the engineering profession” from the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Professor Jewett established the Robert Jewett Award Fund in 1997.
Criteria:
- Unrestricted
Past Recipients of the Award
| 2024 | Yara Aoun |
| 2022 | Alexander Pero |
| 2020 |
Taylor Calcagno |
| 2018 | Shaan Bhakta |
| 2017 | Andrew Xu |
| 2016 | Peter Wen |
| 2015 | Nicholas Balko |
| 2014 | Kovas Kulbis Bridget Rose Nuttida (Pim) Vanasin |
| 2013 | Christopher C. Chandler |
| 2012 | Erich Korosec |
| 2011 | Alisha Gryniewicz |
| 2010 | Patrick Shanley |
| 2009 | Eric Berthene |
| 2008 | Christopher B. Knowlton |
| 2007 | Megan O'Connell |
| 2006 | Margaret (Peggy) Spinato |
| 2005 | Danielle Lasater |
| 2004 | Karen E. Czarnecki |
| 2003 | Katrina M. Appell |
| 2002 | Bradley J. Gillette |
| 2001 | Andrew C. Vaughn |
| 2000 | Kelly Birdwell |
| 1999 | Lindsay A. Krussow |
| 1998 | Christa Fuhrhop |
| 1997 | Sarah Beckman |