August 2020 Volume 2

FORGING RESEARCH

proposal; Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Ohio State University (OSU) for their joint proposal. These teams are open to accepting industry partners for this important research. Several members have already stepped up, including Finkl and Queen City Forging. If you are interested in learning more about these proposals, please contact JimWarren, Executive Director of the Forging Foundation, at jwarren@forging.org; or call (216) 862-6967. Scholarship Programs The Forging Foundation awards up to 18 new scholarships each year to university students interested in careers in the forging supply chain. First consideration is given to applicants with a connection to the forging industry. Applications open February 1 of each year and are due April 15. Recipients are announced in June.The Forging Foundation offers two different scholarship programs:

Charles W. Finkl Scholarship In commemoration of Charles W. Finkl’s belief in the value of education and technical development in the industry where he spent his career, this scholarship fund will invest in the future of the North American forging industry by encouraging the best and brightest young leaders to gain academic and hands-on training in forging. Forging IndustryWomen’s Scholarship Established and endowed by a gift from Sharon P. Haverstock and contributions from the forging industry, the Forging Industry Women’s Scholarship programwas set up to financially help talented female students become aware of, work towards, and experience the many leadership opportunities that a career in manufacturing and the forging industry holds. This scholarship is looking to reward the best and brightest women who have the desire and potential to reach executive or senior leadership levels.

We would like to congratulate our 2020 scholarship recipients!

2020 Charles W. Finkl Scholarship Recipients

Thomas Abrahams, Louisiana State University Tyler Brown, North Carolina State University Evan Chase, Georgia Institute of Technology Jon Cowart, Penn State University Park Julie Daniels, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Michael Fugate, Cleveland State University Anthony Gulyk, University of Illinois at Chicago Luis Galicia Herrera, Universidad Veracruzana

Matt Kramer, Ferris State University Michael O'Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology Juan Pablo Jacome Pacheco, Universidad Veracruzana Luis Hernandez Reyes, University of Texas at Tyler (pending) Matthew Richtman, Bradley University Rafael Figueroa Utrera, Universidad Veracruzana WilliamWelch, University of California-Los Angeles

2020 Forging IndustryWomen’s Scholarship Recipients

Lauren Drew, Colorado School of Mines Neha John, University of North Texas

Anastasia July, University of Pittsburgh Allison Van Horn, Oregon State University

President’s Challenge

Thank you for rising to the occasionbymaking a $1,500 contribution to the Presidents’ Challenge! The Forging Foundation Board of Trustees decided to match the current donations up to $20,000. This decision allowed us to double the number of $500 scholarships awarded to students enrolled in engineering or manufacturing programs at local community colleges and trade schools. With your help we are currently working with the following community colleges to develop Forging Foundation Scholarships: • Monroe County Community College (Southeast Michigan) • Cuyahoga Community College (Northeast Ohio) • Fox Valley Technical College (Central Wisconsin) • Lansing Community College (Central Michigan) • Macomb Community College (Southeast Michigan) • Bucks County Community College (North Philadelphia)

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Southern Ohio) • Kishwaukee Community College (Northern Illinois) • Ivytech Community College (Northwest Indiana) • Highland Community College (Northern Illinois) These donations have made a difference in workforce development for our industry. Together, we can give the Forging Foundation the resources it needs to create the industry’s best and brightest future employees. For Involvement and to Contribute to The Forging Foundation: You can reach out to the Forging Foundation through Executive Director James R. Warren at foundation@forging.org or (216) 862 6967. All contributions, bequests and gifts to the Forging Foundation are tax deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law. ■

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