Each year, scholarships are given to deserving high
school and college students interested in pursuing studies in engineering,
science or mathematics that are fundamental for a career in the heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning field. In 2007-2008, approximately
$9,000 was awarded to local
Illinois residents. The deadline for
applications is Dec. 31, 2008 and scholarships will be awarded Feb. 10,
2009.
This Illinois Chapter award each year honors 10 or
more outstanding projects that apply new technology especially well, make
cost-effective use of the owner's investment, or meet tough challenges with
unique approaches. This Illinois Chapter award recognizes outstanding
engineering work. Winners are requested to submit their projects to the Region
VI competition; if successful, they may submit their project next to the
Society program. The applicant may use the short form for the Chapter and
Regional programs but must use the full Society Technology Award form for the
Society program. A copy of either application form can be obtained from the
Society Web site: http://www.ashrae.org/ members/page/310 [Download form(s)
under “Technology Awards Program” subheading.] The deadline for
entries is Oct. 15, 2008.
This award is given to the designer and owner of a
non-comfort cooling refrigeration application that incorporates new technology
in a unique or unusual manner. Winners are requested to submit their projects
to Society Regional competition; if successful, they may also submit their
project to the Society program. A six-page submittal form should be formatted
as follows: A. The front cover should be an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet
containing the project name, the project location, the owner’s name, the
designer’s name, and the chapter submitting. B. The second 8-1/2” x
11” page shall contain no more than a two-paragraph overview of the
project. C. The next two 8-1/2” x 11” pages shall contain a
description of the project typed in 12 point font. The page shall be double-
spaced with 3/4” left and right margins, and 1” top and bottom
margins. D. The last two pages of the project shall consist of two 8-1/2”
x 11” sheets containing drawings, plans, schematics, or pictures of the
project. Additional information about both refrigeration awards may be obtained
at the ASHRAE Society Web site: www.ashrae.org/ members/page/797. The deadline
for entries is Oct. 15, 2008.
This award is made to the designer and owner of a
comfort cooling refrigeration application that highlights innovation and/or new
technologies. Winners are requested to submit their projects to Society
Regional competition; if successful, they may submit their project to the Society
program. A six-page submittal form should be formatted the same as above.
Projects may be submitted by designers, architects, engineers, owners or
suppliers. For more information, contact ASHRAE headquarters, 404-636-8400, or
www.ashrae.org.