Jul 03, 2003 recipient of the 2003 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant. Andrew Perkins
from Georgia Tech University (Atlanta, GA) has been selected by the SMTA
Grant Committee to receive the award for his project entitled
"Investigating the Combination of High and Low Cycle Fatigue on Solder Joints".
Perkins is a graduate student in the field of mechanical
engineering. Recently his experience has been in material
characterization, numerical modeling, design, and reliability. In his
professional pursuits, Perkins hopes to perform research that will enhance
the reliability of electronic packages, and he hopes to study the
interfacing of microelectronics devices and biomedical applications. He
has been active at local SMTA chapter events, and he plans on continuing
his involvement with professional societies.
Perkins' project was selected from seventeen applications reviewed by SMTA
members and industry educators. The award includes $5,000 (which goes
directly to the student) and travel expenses to SMTA International, during
which Perkins will be presented the award at the SMTA Annual Meeting by
Hutchins Grant Committee chairperson Dr. Laura Turbini of the University of
Toronto.
This grant was established in memory of past SMTA president and industry
colleague Charles Hutchins, who died in May of 1997. For more information
about this grant visit the Hutchins Grant section on smta.org or contact
SMTA executive administrator JoAnn Stromberg at 952-920-7682 or joann@smta.org. http://www.smta.org/hutchins/hutchins.cfm
For more information on the events during SMTA International, visit the
on-line conference brochure at smta.org/smtai. http://www.smta.org/smtai/
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share
practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly
technologies and related business operations.
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