Lam, Dr. Paul C. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
The Paul C. Lam, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering was established in 2009 by family, friends, and former students, following Dr. Lam's untimely death on May 24, 2009.
Dr. Lam was born in Nanking, China and made Akron his home for the past 34 years. Dr. Lam was a true scholar and valued all aspects of the educational enterprise, including: research, teaching, and service. His academic journey began at Purdue University where he received a B.S. in Engineering Science in 1969. He then attended The University of Illinois where he obtained a M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in 1970. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron in 1978.
For 29 years, Dr. Lam was incredibly devoted to his students and possessed a passion for the engineering profession. He served with distinction as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Diversity Programs, as well as being a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Lam was an advisor for ASME and participated in over 57 Ph.D. or Master's level committees. His areas of research and publications included: structural dynamics, rehabilitation and adaptive devices for cerebral palsy patients, finite element analysis of structures, fatigue and fracture evaluation of material behavior, minority engineering education, pre-college math, science and technology programs, and retention models of engineering education. Professional memberships included: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), and National Association of Minority Engineering Program Administrators (NAMEPA), the National Advancement Council of Minorities in Engineering (NACME), The Ohio Space Grant Consortium K-12 Education, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Tau, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Pi Sigma.
The Dr. Paul C. Lam Memorial Scholarship in Engineering will accept applications from University of Akron Engineering undergraduate students who have achieved the level of sophomore and above and are actively involved in any of the qualified student design teams and competitions. Applicants should have a 2.5 Grade Point Average or above and submit a one-page maximum essay on why they are deserving of this prestigious award, along with their completed application.
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