Stephan Durham (sdurham@uga.edu)

RE: Letter of Support for Ms. Ria Champaneri for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarships Dear Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Review Committee, With the strongest possible support, I recommend Ria Champaneri for this year’s Georgia Engineering Foundation (GEF) Scholarship. I have only known Ria since March 2022 when she applied for and was accepted into our prestigious first cohort of the University of Georgia College of Engineering’s First Year Scholars Program (FYSPS). Since this time, I have become increasingly impressed by her engagement, dedication, and work ethic in our engineering program. Ria is currently enrolled in my First Year Seminar: Engineering Exploration, Leadership, and Service this semester. The FYSP for which Ria was selected supports students actively pursuing an engineering degree who demonstrate a financial need and an interest in promoting underrepresented and underserved groups in engineering. I recall Ria’s application last spring when she discussed her desire to pursue a career in medicine. Given her internship (out of high school) as a pharmaceutical technician, she is already seeking out and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities to supplement her academic career. Her drive and determination so early on in her career has given me the greatest confidence that she will prosper in our program, continue to grow as an engineering student, and succeed as a future biochemical engineer. Ria is a very detailed, bright, and determined student. My observations of Ria is an individual that possesses the characteristics needed to be a successful engineer beyond graduation. While the practical application of engineering fundamentals is significant, the ability to work with, communicate with, and lead others is a concept we emphasize with our students. Based on my observations of Ria, I am confident she exhibits these character traits and will make an excellent practicing engineer. I like to push my students both technically and professionally such that they can realize their potential and understand the need to continually seek out information and solutions to the problems they encounter. I have found Ria to be extremely studious and conscientious about her work. I can tell that she spends a considerable amount of time making sure she understands the course material. Further, Ria is always actively involved during my course lectures by either asking or answering questions. Ria is a fantastic candidate for GEF Scholarship and I strongly recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any additional questions, please contact me by phone at 706-542-9480 or by email at sdurham@uga.edu. Sincerely, Stephan A. Durham, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach Professor

Stephan Durham (sdurham@uga.edu)

RE: Letter of Support for Ms. Ria Champaneri for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarships Dear Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Review Committee, With the strongest possible support, I recommend Ria Champaneri for this year’s Georgia Engineering Foundation (GEF) Scholarship. I have only known Ria since March 2022 when she applied for and was accepted into our prestigious first cohort of the University of Georgia College of Engineering’s First Year Scholars Program (FYSPS). Since this time, I have become increasingly impressed by her engagement, dedication, and work ethic in our engineering program. Ria is currently enrolled in my First Year Seminar: Engineering Exploration, Leadership, and Service this semester. The FYSP for which Ria was selected supports students actively pursuing an engineering degree who demonstrate a financial need and an interest in promoting underrepresented and underserved groups in engineering. I recall Ria’s application last spring when she discussed her desire to pursue a career in medicine. Given her internship (out of high school) as a pharmaceutical technician, she is already seeking out and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities to supplement her academic career. Her drive and determination so early on in her career has given me the greatest confidence that she will prosper in our program, continue to grow as an engineering student, and succeed as a future biochemical engineer. Ria is a very detailed, bright, and determined student. My observations of Ria is an individual that possesses the characteristics needed to be a successful engineer beyond graduation. While the practical application of engineering fundamentals is significant, the ability to work with, communicate with, and lead others is a concept we emphasize with our students. Based on my observations of Ria, I am confident she exhibits these character traits and will make an excellent practicing engineer. I like to push my students both technically and professionally such that they can realize their potential and understand the need to continually seek out information and solutions to the problems they encounter. I have found Ria to be extremely studious and conscientious about her work. I can tell that she spends a considerable amount of time making sure she understands the course material. Further, Ria is always actively involved during my course lectures by either asking or answering questions. Ria is a fantastic candidate for GEF Scholarship and I strongly recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any additional questions, please contact me by phone at 706-542-9480 or by email at sdurham@uga.edu. Sincerely, Stephan A. Durham, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach Professor

Stephan Durham recommends Ria Champaneri

Stephan Durham (sdurham@uga.edu)

RE: Letter of Support for Ms. Ria Champaneri for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarships Dear Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Review Committee, With the strongest possible support, I recommend Ria Champaneri for this year’s Georgia Engineering Foundation (GEF) Scholarship. I have only known Ria since March 2022 when she applied for and was accepted into our prestigious first cohort of the University of Georgia College of Engineering’s First Year Scholars Program (FYSPS). Since this time, I have become increasingly impressed by her engagement, dedication, and work ethic in our engineering program. Ria is currently enrolled in my First Year Seminar: Engineering Exploration, Leadership, and Service this semester. The FYSP for which Ria was selected supports students actively pursuing an engineering degree who demonstrate a financial need and an interest in promoting underrepresented and underserved groups in engineering. I recall Ria’s application last spring when she discussed her desire to pursue a career in medicine. Given her internship (out of high school) as a pharmaceutical technician, she is already seeking out and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities to supplement her academic career. Her drive and determination so early on in her career has given me the greatest confidence that she will prosper in our program, continue to grow as an engineering student, and succeed as a future biochemical engineer. Ria is a very detailed, bright, and determined student. My observations of Ria is an individual that possesses the characteristics needed to be a successful engineer beyond graduation. While the practical application of engineering fundamentals is significant, the ability to work with, communicate with, and lead others is a concept we emphasize with our students. Based on my observations of Ria, I am confident she exhibits these character traits and will make an excellent practicing engineer. I like to push my students both technically and professionally such that they can realize their potential and understand the need to continually seek out information and solutions to the problems they encounter. I have found Ria to be extremely studious and conscientious about her work. I can tell that she spends a considerable amount of time making sure she understands the course material. Further, Ria is always actively involved during my course lectures by either asking or answering questions. Ria is a fantastic candidate for GEF Scholarship and I strongly recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any additional questions, please contact me by phone at 706-542-9480 or by email at sdurham@uga.edu. Sincerely, Stephan A. Durham, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach Professor

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