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

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