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ASSE Foundation Announces 2011 Scholarship and Professional Education Grant Recipients
ASSE Foundation Mission Statement
The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation, established by and in partnership with the American Society of Safety Engineers, generates funding and provides resources for scholarship, applied research, academic accreditation, and related academic initiatives in order to advance the safety, health, and environmental profession.
The Foundation currently supports these initiatives:
Fostering Future Safety and Health Professionals
Award scholarships, internships and fellowships to students and faculty pursuing safety and health studies in accredited college and university degree programs.
Conducting Applied Safety Research
Support safety and health research initiatives and publish findings that advance accident and illness prevention.
Expanding Accreditation of Safety and Health Curriculums
Provide funding and direction to colleges and universities with safety degree programs seeking ASSE/ABET accreditation.
Where Are They Now?
Catching Up With Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Beauregard Middaugh received the $1,000 Distinguished Service Scholarship in 2009 and the $4,650 CNA Scholarship in 2010. After receiving these awards, he went on to pursue a PhD at Purdue University in Occupational & Environmental Health. He is also currently working as an EHS Intern Manager at E&B Paving, Inc.
"Financially, obtaining my degree without the support of the ASSE Foundation scholarship would not have been possible. The award also served as an important source of motivation for me and I think this improved my focus and nurtured my professional goals. I will not forget the generosity of ASSEF, and I hope to give back during my career."
In addition, Middeaugh has managed four NIOSH-funded research grants regarding silicosis prevention while studying as a MS and PhD student at Purdue University. This research has been presented on three continents. He will be traveling to China during summer 2011 to incorporate this research into a presentation entitled "Health Hazards for the Global Contractor."