University Transportation Centers recognize student merit - Along the Road

Public Roads, May-June, 2003

At the 12th annual University Transportation Center (UTC) Student of the Year Awards in 2003, USDOT recognized 32 outstanding students for their achievements in transportation-related fields. Students were selected by their schools based on their accomplishments in areas such as technical merit and research, academic performance, professionalism, and leadership.

Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) Administrator Ellen G. Engleman announced the awards honoring the students. RSPA administers the UTC program with funding from FHWA and FTA.

"These students are extraordinary, and they are the future of transportation technology," Administrator Engleman said. "We are very proud that our program has encouraged them to make such excellent contributions, and we hope they will pursue transportation careers."

The UTCs conduct combined programs of research, education, and technology transfer activities. The UTC program has produced more than 1,200 research reports and involved more than 3,500 university students and faculty members in the study of transportation.

For additional information on the UTC program, visit www.rspa.dot.gov or contact James Mitchell at james.mitchell@rspa.dot.gov or Gordon Delcambre at gordon.delcambre@rspa.dot.gov.