D.Lavery wins ASME Church Medal

[Erin Rapacki]

Congratulations to Dave Lavery for winning the 2004 Edwin F. Church Medal from ASME! He joins Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers in the list of distinguished recipients. Check it out: www.asme.org
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EDWIN F. CHURCH MEDAL
David Lavery
For exceptional contributions to mechanical engineering education through guidance of FIRST engineering outreach programs, direction of national resources to improve technical literacy, and mentorship to youth in his local community.
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Edwin F. Church Medal
The Edwin F. Church Medal, established in 1972, is awarded to an individual who has rendered eminent service in increasing the value, importance and attractiveness of mechanical engineering education. Education is used here in its broadest sense of preparation for any aspect or level of mechanical engineering through any appropriate mechanism including universities, technical institutes, professional society educational activities, continuing education programs of professional societies and private groups, in-house professional development programs of industrial concerns and governmental agencies, programmed learning and self-instruction systems.
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Once again, congratulations Dave!!!


-erin