Institution News
Rewarding creativity in learning
Dr Alan Lau, IED regional co-ordinator for Nanocomposites for Space Applications,
Hong Kong, has been awarded the Ernest USA (2006); Most Cited Article Award
Dr Lau was
L Boyer International Award for Excellence in Chemical Physics Letters (2008); and
presented
in Teaching, Learning and Technology. Dr PolyU’s President Awards in Service (2007)
with a
Lau was presented with his award at the and Teaching (2008).
trophy and
20th International Conference on College Dr Lau is currently an Associate
$5000
Teaching and Learning, in Jacksonville Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic
Florida, USA. It is a special achievement as University. He is also an active participant
he is the fi rst scholar outside of America to in various professional and community
receive the award. activities, which include chairing the Design
The award joins the list of other notable Technology Competition for secondary
awards that Dr Lau has received, which school students, editing an international
include the Young Scientist Award (2002); journal, and representing various
the Young Engineer of the Year Award international professional institutions in
(2004); PolyU’s Faculty Award in Research Hong Kong.
(2005); Outstanding Research Award in The award honours men and women
Registrations and Elections
Transfer to Member Students from City of Bristol
DAWSON, Katharine Louise Ost, Burnham College
HOCK, Jonathan, Leyland DAVIS, Jack Wesely, Bristol who have contributed signifi cantly to
EATON, Thomas David, Bristol teaching, learning and technology in
Election to Member FORD, Mike, Bristol higher education. Nominees are chosen in
BATES, James Paul, Holywood HATTON, Oliver John, Bristol institution-wide searches and must have
GRIFFITHS, Roger, Cowbridge NORTHCOTT, Jessica May, Bristol contributed in highly creative ways to
REYNOLDS, Timothy James, Wimborne NORTHOVER, Jonathan, Bristol teaching, learning and technology at their
WELLMAN, Stephen John, Reading PLUMMER, Adam, Bristol own colleges and universities. In addition,
STEEBALCUK, Darhan Mounishananda, their contributions must have broad,
Election to Associate Bristol signifi cantly positive effects on learning,
CAISLEY, Colin, Blyth motivation and creativity beyond their own
Engineering Council departments and institutions.
Election to Competent Registrations
Draughting Associate Chartered Engineer
ROSE, John, Plymouth Gordon BAKER
Hammond DEO
Election to Graduate John LANCASTER
BUTLER, Andrew John, Rhondda Cynon Serguei PENKSIK
IED Prize
Taff Fayyaz REHMAN
GILL, Jarnail Singh, Oldbury Shane SAUNDERSON
ILAGOSWA, Mulaha, Dukinfi eld John UNDERHILL
Winner
SLADE, Jonathan James (Prizewinner), Peter ZIMMERMAN
Pontypridd Jared Hall was presented with
STAUNTON, Philip, Salisbury Incorporated Engineer an IED prize at his graduation
Anthony HORNE ceremony at Bournemouth
Election to Student Neal SHOPLAND University. His project was called
BARNES, Jonathan, High Wycombe ‘Hydroheel Yacht Stability System’.
COLLINGS, Ralph, Cambridge Engineering Technicians IED member Dr Brian Parkinson
FRENCH, Gareth Lee, Cardiff Matthew BELL presented the award.
LARGE, Martin Timothy, Swindon Andrew CRAIG
SEVIMLI, Levant, Chiswick Andrew POTTS
SOREFAN, Fayyad Muhammad, Liverpool Christopher RULE
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