Engineering and Information Technology Prizes
Engineers Australia ITEE College Medal
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Student: Kaveh Poyan pictured with Helen Pedersen from Engineers Australia Donor: Engineers Australia WA |
"The primary reason for being a donor and participating in the awards ceremony is to recognise the hard work and significant achievements of outstanding Engineering students.
It is an opportunity to demonstrate to themselves, their family and their mentors that their dedication and commitment has been worthwhile and something to be proud of.
The awards are an indication to all Engineering students at Murdoch University that their degree is recognised by industry as a significant qualification - an important first step into a worthwhile career.
Engineers Australia is the peak professional body representing engineers in Australia and it places great emphasis on the importance of an Engineering degree as the first step towards a rewarding career leading to certification as a Certified Professional Engineer."
With the kind permission of Engineers Australia WA
Other prizes donated by Engineers Australia included:
- Engineers Australia Electrical College Max Shean Medal
- IEAust Medal
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics of Materials
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Student: Jian Guo with Jennifer Searcy Awarded for:The best academic performance in PEC317 Physics of Materials. Donor: Jennifer Searcy |
"After the untimely death of my son Nicholas, a Murdoch honours student, Murdoch staff asked how I’d like him remembered. As I had been a beneficiary of donor generosity when a student at UWA, I expressed a wish for a bursary and prizes. The result was the Nicholas Searcy prizes and bursary.
When my father Ronald Searcy died it was natural that further prizes were created in his memory and finally when my mother Irene died she too was remembered with prizes. In particular my students in the After school program in Mathematics and Physical Sciences gain great confidence in their own abilities when they are recognised for their efforts by winning a prize.
I worked many hours a day, usually seven days each week, to bring in an income and raise my children, and they accompanied me and learnt what I taught. I eventually achieved financial independence, and was in a position to give back not just knowledge and skills, but opportunities and the joys of learning.
I like to recognise a job well done, and students love to be recognised for their efforts; it spurs them on to greater effort, but it also gives them confidence in their own abilities."
With the kind permission of Jennifer Searcy
Other prizes donated by Jennifer Searcy include:
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics (SC119)
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Modern Physics
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Electromagnetism
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Applications of Nanotechnology
- Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics of Materials
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