Awarded $3,000
Portland, OR
Construction Engineering Management at Oregon State University

Evan Altorfer of Portland, Oregon is a sophomore at Oregon State University studying Civil Engineering. “My interest in the Civil and Construction fields stems from work I have done for my grandfather’s small construction company.” Evan is very involved with the Adventist Christian Fellowship club at OSU, and he is currently acting as the Club Secretary. Evan enjoys playing a variety of intramural sports. In Evan’s spare time, he loves cheering on the Beavers at different sporting events. He also enjoys hiking and rafting.

Awarded $3,000
Ridgefield, WA
Civil Engineering at Montana State University

Sara Ashback of Ridgefield, Washington is a freshman at Montana State University, majoring in Civil Engineering and math. She is involved in the Honors College, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, and Tuesday Nights Together youth group. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, and is currently working in a concrete lab. Outside of school, Sara enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and baking.

Awarded $3,000
Portland, OR
Civil Engineering at Oregon State University

Sade Beasley of Portland, Oregon is a sophomore at Oregon State University. Sade' is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She has an interest in pursuing a career in heavy construction as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic after shadowing engineers working on the Salt Creek Tunnel Project on Hwy 58 during a National Transportation Summer Institute (NTSI) Program. Sade’ works as a Community Outreach Coordinator at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center and is a mentor for the NTSI program for young women of color in high school who have an interest in STEM studies upon graduating. Sade’ enjoys drawing, painting, relaxing with loved ones, or indulging in Rooibos tea.

Awarded $3,000
Corvallis, OR
Construction Engineering Management at Oregon State University

Chris Duty of Portland, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Construction Engineering Management. “I have always been interested in working in the construction industry. As a child I always enjoyed tearing things apart around the house and trying to figure out how they work and if I could make them more efficient when I put them back together.” Chris is the President of the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter at Oregon State, and a member of the 2014 ASC 1st place Marine Estimating Team, American Society of Civil Engineers and an OSU Athletic Marketing Intern. During his free time, Chris enjoys racing motocross with his family, attending country western dances, and doing internships to gain experience in the industry.

Awarded $5,000
CoQuille, OR
Civil Engineering at Oregon State University

Colby GeDeros of Coquille, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. He graduated from Coquille High School in 2011. Colby is an aspiring outdoorsman, he spends a lot of his free time hunting and hiking. Colby also enjoys playing sports and is interested in fitness. Colby is the president of his Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta and a member of the Oregon State chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers.

Awarded $5,000
Redmond, OR
Construction Engineering Management at Oregon State University

Jordan Hamilton of Redmond, Oregon is sophomore at Oregon State University majoring in Construction Engineering Management. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and just about everything outdoors. In addition to spending time in the outdoors, Jordan is also involved with Oregon State University’s SAE Baja organization. Jordan’s plans for the future include his continued involvement within the construction industry; in addition, he would like to spend some time traveling.

Awarded $3,000
Lake Oswego, OR
Construction Engineering Management at Oregon State University

Jeff Nakashima of Lake Oswego, Oregon is a junior studying Construction Engineering Management at Oregon State University. Jeff moved from Texas in 2011 to Lake Oswego, Oregon. At Oregon State, he is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and serves as a leader for Young Life Corvallis, which is a faith based ministry for high school and middle school students. Jeff is the President of the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter at Oregon State. In Jeff’s free time, he enjoys wakeboarding on Lake Oswego Lake, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Awarded $3,000
Boring, OR
Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University

Jakob Neuenschwander of Boring, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. On campus Jakob is an active member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he participates regularly in intramural sports and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. When Jacob is not in school or working, his time is spent outdoors fishing, shooting, hiking and bow hunting. Jacob also really enjoys photography and woodworking.

Awarded $5,000
Kennewick, WA
Civil Engineering at Montana State University

Tasha Petermann of Kennewick, Washington is a sophomore at Montana State University majoring in Civil Engineering. Tasha’s long-term plans include using innovative techniques to upgrade or build a more sustainable infrastructure in different communities, both within the United States and abroad. Tasha is involved with Society of Women Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Associated General Contractors of America. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, and downhill skiing.

Awarded $5,000
Portland, OR
Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University

Wiley Wolfe of Portland, Oregon is a sophomore at Oregon State University majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Oceanography.  He hopes to use his degree to better understand the impacts of underwater construction on water quality, and to find ways to improve these processes. Wiley is currently working in an OSU lab researching aquatic chemical sensors and for the Honors College as the Trip and Activities Coordinator. Wiley enjoys the outdoors and playing volleyball with the Oregon State Men’s Club Volleyball team. This summer, Wiley will continue to research aquatic chemical sensors during an internship at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Research Institute.

Awarded $5,000
Buxton, OR
Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University

Devin Wyckoff of Buxton, Oregon is a sophomore at Oregon State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. “I am looking forward to completing my core classes and moving on to the portion of my education that will formally shape my career.” In 2013, Devin received an internship with Oregon Iron Works. “I gained so much confidence and knowledge from all the great folks at Oregon Iron Works and I was grateful for the internship opportunity that came through the connections that I gained by being a recipient of the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship.”