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Meet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Isabel Williams
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships to students who applied to the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, 1,000-word essay, letter of recommendation, and use of pneumatics in their FIRST, VEX or NRL competition robot were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to build awareness…
Read MoreThree Students Awarded Scholarships in Honor of Tom Wanke’s Legacy
Thomas Wanke was a monumental figure in fluid power, active for more than 50 years and influencing generations of fluid power engineers through his work at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, its Fluid Power Institute, and with the National Fluid Power Association. In October of 2022, to honor his memory, and to help ensure that…
Read MoreLearn How Certification Can Help to Upskill and Reskill the Fluid Power Workforce with IFPS
November 9, 2023 | 11:00am– 12:00pm* (Central)Virtual Delivery Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: On Thursday November 9th from 11-12PM Central…
Read MoreNFPA Members Met New Power Partner North Carolina A&T State University Engineering & Technology Students
On October 4th, NFPA members Danfoss Power Solutions, Norgren, and SunSource discussed fluid power and career paths with North Carolina A&T State University engineering and technology students, our latest Power Partner University. Members participated in multiple “touchpoint” events throughout the day and spoke to hundreds of students. The primary event was NCAT’s Lobby Day, where members exhibited…
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Tour the Future of Skilled Trades and Technology at Macomb’s Revamped Center
NFPA’s Fast Track Hub Macomb Community College (MCC) unveiled its newly renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center in August of this year. NFPA members are invited to join NFPA and MCC staff to tour the facility on December 6th from 12-2PM Eastern Time at an in-person MI Workforce Engagement Group meeting. This is an…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Giovanni Hernandez
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Giovanni Hernandez, is attending the University of California, Irvine. We asked Giovanni a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this Fluid Power…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Tatiyana Timmons
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Tatiyana Timmons, is attending NFPA Power Partner Murray State University, was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Tatiyana provided us with an…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Benjamin Quade
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Benjamin Quade, is attending NFPA Power Partner Iowa State University, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Benjamin provided us with an update on his fluid power education. What class(es) did…
Read MoreConnect with University Students in Fluid Power Clubs
The NFPA Fluid Power Club Program supported 20 university student organizations last year and is on track to do the same for the 2023-24 academic year. Throughout the year, students complete a wide variety of projects to help grow their skills and knowledge about fluid power. If you are looking to engage with and support…
Read MoreMeet the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Megan Tian
Megan Tian of Lake Oswego, OR is the winner of the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Megan were impressed by her understanding of pneumatics, leadership skills, and involvement in her community. Megan will…
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