University Partners

Are you a student or interested in research, news, and opportunities at IECA's University Partners?

“Through the IECA South East Chapter I have had the opportunity to meet leaders and professionals thoughout the industry that will help advance my career as an engineer. Through discussions at these events, I am encouraged to continue to act as an advocate for better erosion and sediment control practices throughout the engineering and construction industry.”Dakota Basham, EIT, Auburn University

Thank you for your interest in the University Partners Initiative.

 

University Partners is an informal relationship between IECA and universities and colleges that offer courses in the fields related to Erosion Control, Soil Science, Hydrology, Landscape Architecture, Geology, and Professional Engineering.
 
The overall objective of this program is to introduce young professionals to our association and provide a means for them to interact in an educational environment with industry professionals who make up IECA membership. It is our hope to forge strong relationships with our University Partners and strengthen IECA education with the inclusion of university research.

How Students and Universities Benefit

Students

  • Present research at IECA's annual conference

  • Get published in our professional publications

  • Meet professionals working in your field of study

  • Scholarship and career opportunities

Universities

  • Connect our future leaders with career professional members of our organization

  • Act as a liaison , keeping students informed of opportunities, events, and resources

  • Involvement in IECA's annual conference

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Scholarship Thank You Letters

Current SECIECA University Partners

The IECA Southeast Chapter was pleased to again provide Scholarships to the National Conference. Thanks goes out to our Vice President David Snider for coordinating the scholarship efforts.

The following is a list of the Scholarship Recipients:

Professional Scholarships:
Andrew Lake, Wake County Government - (2020)
Jeevan Neupane, P.E., Wake County Government - (2020, 2021)
Courtenay Howell, City of Bowling Green, KY - (2020)
Dakota Basham - (2021)
Jackie Williams - (2021)
Melanie McCaleb - (2022)
Tamekia Lee - (2022)

 

Student Scholarships:
Gleicy Cavalcante, University of Georgia - (2020, 2021)
Lan Liu, Auburn University - (2020)
Jaime Schussler, Auburn University - (2020, 2022)
Billur Kazaz, Auburn University - (2020)
Brian Faulkner, Auburn University - (2020)
Andrea McEachran, Iowa State University- (2020)
Loulou Dickey, Iowa State University - (2020)
Megan Armstrong - (2022)
Billur Kazazy - (2022)

Auburn University

Wesley Donald
donalwn@auburn.edu

Clemson University

Jason Johns
jp.johns@woolpert.com

North Carolina State University

Richard McLaughlin
rich_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu

University of Tennessee

Timothy Gangaware
gangwrrc@utk.edu