RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers has been awarded several top national and regional awards. They are:
· 2013 ASCE Student Leadership Award
Graduate student Tony Kulesa was awarded the 2013 ASCE Student Leadership Award. "It is the enthusiasm and positive role-modeling of student leaders like you that inspire others and advance the development of strong, active student organizations," according to the award letter.
· 2013 ASCE Scranton Award
Named for the long-time advocate and supporter of community service, the 2013 ASCE Richard J. Scranton Award was given to the SDSM&T student chapter for its outstanding participation in public service. The School of Mines student chapter was the only one among nearly 300 universities with civil engineering programs to receive the award.
· 2013 Distinguished Chapter Award for Region 7
Awarded annually for the most outstanding student organization in a region, the SDSM&T student chapter has received the 2013 Distinguished Chapter Award for Region 7. The chapter was recognized based on activities recorded in the Student Chapter's 2012 annual report.
· Robert Ridgway Award finalist
The SDSM&T student chapter was among four Ridgway finalists in the country. "This was quite an accomplishment, as this distinction was earned by less than 2 percent of all ASCE student chapters," according to the award letter.