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

Evan Altorfer of Portland, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University studying Civil Engineering.  Evan is interested in finding solutions in the construction industry by building innovative, affordable and sustainable infrastructure. Evan is actively involved with the Corvallis Adventist Church, serving as the President of the Adventist Christian Fellowship Club at OSU and with Young Life College Group at OSU. He also enjoys hiking, rafting, playing intermural sports at OSU and loves to support the Beavers at home games.

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

Sara Ashback of Ridgefield, Washington is a sophomore studying civil engineering and math at Montana State University. Sara would like to focus on construction and eventually do relief work in countries that have poor infrastructure or water sanitation. She is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers as well as Society of Women Engineers. Outside of school she is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi women's fraternity and an advocate at the VOICE center, a place to support survivors of interpersonal violence. Sara enjoys playing piano, hiking, skiing or anything outdoors.

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

Garrett Childress of Gresham, Oregon is a freshman at Oregon State University majoring in civil engineering. Garrett is excited to solve real life construction and infrastructure problems with math and science and looks forward to pursuing a career in construction in the Northwest. Garrett is an avid sports fan and enjoys water skiing, snow skiing and camping with friends. At OSU, Garrett is a member of the rowing team and plays intermural basketball. 

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

Jacob Hoffman of Beaverton, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Civil Engineering and Forestry Engineering. Jacob is passionate about understanding how things work and is excited for a career in construction where he can find solutions for complex building projects. At OSU, Jacob is the President of Xi Sigma Pi National Honor Society and he is in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He also volunteers with Toys for Tots and in his free time enjoys hunting and fishing. 

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

Nick Hossley of North Bend, Oregon is a senior in high school planning to pursue a Civil Engineering degree at Oregon State University. Nick has wanted to build bridges and buildings since middle school when he had to build and test wooden bridges for a tech program.  Nick plans to use his engineering degree to pursue a career in construction, designing and building roads and bridges in both rural and urban communities around the world. Nick is the president of the Key Club at North Bend High School, active in his church and enjoys skiing, running, hiking and mountain biking. 

Awarded $3,000
Grants Pass, OR
Forest Engineering & Civil Engineering at Oregon State University

Kolton Mahr of Grants Pass, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in both Civil and Forest Engineering. Growing up in southern Oregon, Kolton has always been interested in forestry and more recently became interested in larger scale heavy civil projects like bridge and dam building. The programs at OSU offered him the perfect opportunity to pursue both passions. Kolton is a member of the Society of American Foresters, Theta Chi Fraternity and the Phi Kappa Honor Society at OSU. Outside of school, Kolton loves all things outdoors from yard work to rafting or backpacking.

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

Jakob Neuenschwander of Boring, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Civil Engineering.  On campus, Jakob is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Associated General Contractors Student chapter and was a part of the 1st place, 2015, ASC Marine Estimating Team. When Jakob is not in school or working, his time is spent outdoors hiking, fishing, camping or bow hunting.  He is looking forward to graduating and entering the heavy civil construction field.

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

Matthew Olney of Newberg, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Civil Engineering. Matt loves math, science and being outdoors so looks forward to a career in construction where he can use his strengths and work outside on large scale projects. When he graduates, he hopes to work on bridge, dam and other large infrastructure projects in the heavy civil marine construction industry. In his free time, Matt loves to hunt, fish, ride quads, hike and spend time with family and friends. At OSU, Matt is a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

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

Tasha Petermann of Kennewick, Washington, is a junior at Montana State University majoring in Civil Engineering. Her interest in engineering was cemented during a trip to Ireland the summer before she started college, when she found that she was more interested in the structures of the castles and bridges than the local history and folklore. Tasha is involved with the 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 $3,000
Spokane, WA
Construction Management at Washington State University

Marshall Ruehl of Spokane, Washington is a junior at Washington State University majoring in Construction Management. Construction, design and business have always intrigued Marshall, especially seeing the projects his grandfather, an architect and his father, a general contractor worked on throughout his childhood. Marshall is involved with DECA, the Associated Students of Construction Management WSU chapter, AGC Student Chapter, Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society and has competed in the DBIA Student Competition and the ASC Competition. At WSU, Marshall also enjoys intermural sports of all kinds, works with Habitat for Humanity and is an active member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

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

Devin Wyckoff of Banks, Oregon is a junior at Oregon State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.  Devin was inspired by his father’s ability to find solutions for problems around him and hopes to do the same with a career in Engineering. He looks forward to working with equipment and mechanisms in the construction industry. Devin is a member of the NSCS and ASME chapters at OSU and has been involved with the solar car, robotics and material science clubs at OSU. 

Awarded $3,000
Kapolei, HI
Civil Engineering at George Fox University

Dylan Yamamoto of Kapolei, Hawaii is a junior at George Fox University majoring in Civil Engineering. Dylan’s passion for problem solving and his fascination with bridges and buildings led him to pursue a career in the construction industry where he hopes to work on projects that serve the less fortunate. At George Fox, Dylan is very involved with Residence Life as an RA and an AAC responsible for multiple freshman dorms. He enjoys outdoor sports and activities of all kinds from surfing and fishing in Hawaii to hiking and snowboarding in Oregon.