Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award
This ASME Engineering Education award recognizes Mechanical Engineering Departments who have demonstrated exemplary contributions to the advancement of mechanical engineering pedagogy.
Donald N. Zwiep, a pioneer and champion of project based learning in mechanical engineering, showed the value of real-world projects and collaborative learning as an exceptional pedagogy. A long-serving mechanical engineering department head at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a dedicated ASME member and past president, he was uniquely positioned to strengthen the bonds between the Society and the engineering departments through outcomes-based accreditation, project-based learning, and engagement of both students and faculty in their professional society.
Please assemble your application into one PDF document and submit as an email attachment to:
Cheryl Hasan, ASME Manager, Engineering Education & Outreach at engineeringeducation@asme.org
Donald N. Zwiep, a pioneer and champion of project based learning in mechanical engineering, showed the value of real-world projects and collaborative learning as an exceptional pedagogy. A long-serving mechanical engineering department head at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a dedicated ASME member and past president, he was uniquely positioned to strengthen the bonds between the Society and the engineering departments through outcomes-based accreditation, project-based learning, and engagement of both students and faculty in their professional society.
| Form of Award: | $4,000 Honorarium, a plaque mounted certificate of recognition, and reimbursement of up to $750 in travel expenses to participate in the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit and awards ceremony; waiver of Summit registration fee. |
| Opportunity to deliver a presentation related to the basis of the award at the ASME International ME Education Leadership Summit | |
| Limitation(s): | Applications must be from department heads/chairs of mechanical engineering departments that have an ABET-accredited degree program or have a program accredited by an international organization recognized by ABET by virtue of formal Mutual Recognition Agreements or Memoranda of Understanding. |
| Awarded By: | ASME Mechanical Engineering Department Heads Committee |
| Award Application Deadline: | November 15 |
Application Submission:
Application FormPlease assemble your application into one PDF document and submit as an email attachment to:
Cheryl Hasan, ASME Manager, Engineering Education & Outreach at engineeringeducation@asme.org
Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award Recipients
| 2024 | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY |
| 2023 | SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY |
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2021 |
MICHAEL J BENSON JAMES E BLUMAN |
| 2019 | KEMPER E. LEWIS |
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2018 |
KATHLEEN SIENKO |
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2017 |
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY |
| 2016 | UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION |