Engineering Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 10, 2015) — University of Kentucky electrical engineering and computer engineering senior Daniel Cambron, of Glasgow, Kentucky, has been awarded the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship.

The scholarship was established in 1939 as a memorial to Charles LeGeyt Fortescue in recognition of his valuable contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The annual scholarship carries a stipend of up to $24,000 and is awarded for one year of full-time graduate work in electrical engineering at an engineering school of recognized standing located in the U.S.

Cambron plans to begin graduate studies at UK in the fall of 2015 and complete his master’s degree in electrical engineering the following spring. Enrolled in the University Scholars Program, he is also a member of the Honors Program and a member of the UK Solar Car Team for the last four years. His research interests include electro-mechanics, embedded systems and controls.

"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that this scholarship provides, and to IEEE for their effort in supporting professional growth of electrical and computer engineers, both young and experienced," said Cambron. "This scholarship will enable me to completely finance my graduate education and achieve my goals. I look forward to a year of exciting and meaningful graduate study at the University of Kentucky!"

MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Harder, 859-323-2396, whitney.harder@uky.edu