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Kaiser, David S. Scholarship Fund for Mechanical and Mechanical Polymer Engineering

The David S. Kaiser Scholarship Fund for Mechanical and Mechanical Polymer Engineering was established in 2009 by David S. Kaiser for his noted belief in higher education and leadership.

Dave Kaiser earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ College of Engineering in 1988. While at The University, Dave was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a founding member of Phi Gamma Delta, as well as an officer of Tau Beta Pi. He also participated in the College's co-op program working for Dow Chemical in various locations across the country. Dave continues to be involved with ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ and currently serves on the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council. He lives in Chagrin Falls with his wife, Deanna, (The University Akron BA 1990) and children.

Dave began his career at Dow Chemical in 1987. His career also includes roles as Technical Manager, 6 Sigma Black Belt at Avery Dennison, Engineering Manager at Alcan Plastic Packaging and Engineering Manager at Bemis Company (MACtac). He is presently a Project Manager, 6 Sigma Black Belt at Automated Packaging Systems. His primary area of expertise is in polymer processing, beginning with his earliest days at Dow Chemical's film division.

The David S. Kaiser Scholarship Fund for Mechanical and Mechanical Polymer Engineering, a scholarship endowment fund, is to be awarded to a deserving undergraduate mechanical polymer or mechanical engineering student at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. The student recipient should demonstrate strong work ethic, a commitment to academic excellence and campus leadership. This scholarship is to support tuition and fee expenses and will be awarded to an incoming or returning student with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better .

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