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Scholarships

ASME RTD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Rail Transportation Division (RTD) continues to be a strong supporter of collegiate researchers,
both professors and students, who play a vital role in the advancement of the rail industry. To this end, the ASME RTD offers the ASME RTD Graduate
and Undergraduate Student Scholarships, which give students the opportunity to network with rail professionals, present rail research publications, and
exchange ideas on rail technological innovations and solutions at the ASME Joint Rail Conference (JRC). Most importantly, the scholarships increase the
awareness of the rail engineering discipline from both an academic and professional perspective. Since 2011, the ASME RTD has received 173 graduate
and undergraduate applications. Of the 173 applications received, 136 scholarships totaling $140,100.00 have been awarded to deserving students with
an interest in rail.

For additional details on the scholarship application process and requirements, please visit the Rail Transportation Division website. The ASME RTD
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Conference Scholarships along with the awards for the ‘Best Student Technical Paper’ and ‘Best Undergraduate
Student Essay’ will be presented at the JRC banquet on Thursday night.

THE V. TERREY HAWTHORNE MEMORIAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Terrey Hawthorne had many technical affiliations and was the recipient He authored 12 ASME papers as well as papers for international rail
of several awards for his contributions. He was awarded the Rail organizations. He was a contributing author to the ASME book, “100 Years
Transportation Division Distinguished Service Award in 1985, elected to of Railroad Progress” and co-editor of the Railway Engineering section of
ASME Fellow in 1987, awarded the RTD Arnold Stucki Award in 1995, and “Mark’s Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers.”
was given the ASME Dedicated Service Award in 1998. Terrey was also a
past chairman of RTD, RTD Executive Committee, RTD Advisory The V. Terrey Hawthorne Memorial Graduate Scholarship is awarded
Committee, and a past Vice President ASME Environmental and annually to deserving graduate students.
Transportation Group. He was past chairman of the Mechanical Committee
of the Standard Coupler Manufacturers, and a founding member and Purpose: Fund travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses for
past chairman of CUMEC (Cushioning Unit Manufacturers’ Engineers scholarship awardees selected to attend the ASME Joint Rail Conference
Committee). He was also a Technical Affiliate to the American Railway Car (JRC).
Institute. Terrey’s engineering expertise led to 45 U.S. patents, 19
Canadian, 6 Australian, and 52 other foreign patents. Award Amount: $1,100 USD

THE SWAMIDAS K. CHARAN (JOHN) PUNWANI MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

John Punwani was dedicated to the success of the ASME Rail Purpose: Fund travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses for

Transportation Division (RTD). His commitment was reflected in his scholarship awardees selected to attend the ASME Joint Rail Conference

extensive service as he fulfilled different capacities to include: the ASME (JRC).

Executive Committee 1998-2003, the RTD Division Chair 2002-03, the

ASME RTD General Committee as the Freight Car Committee chair, the Award Amount: $850 USD

ASME RTD Advisory Committee 2004-2008, the Committee Chair

2004-2005, and served as the ASME representative on the Elmer A.

Sperry Board of Award. In addition, he was also appointed as an Honorary

Member of the RTD Advisory Committee in 2008. He also authored and

coauthored over 20 ASME technical papers. The Swamidas K. Charan

(John) Punwani Memorial Undergraduate Student Scholarship is awarded

10 annually to deserving undergraduate students.