April 2021
Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!
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In this issue:
- NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application
- NFPA Action Challenge Grant
- Meet Scholarship Winners
- IFPS Geared-Up Grad Sweepstakes
- IFPS Hall of Fame
- Lab Equipment
- Let's Get Social
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NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship
One merit-based scholarship for $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) will be awarded to a high school senior who participates as part of a FIRST® Robotics or NRL Competition Team. This scholarship may be used to study engineering at any accredited technical college or university in the U.S. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2021. Read more about the scholarship application and Matthew Morley the 2020 scholarship winner.
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$500 Action Challenge Grant
Grants worth up to $500 are available to schools participating in a Fluid Power Action Challenge and hands-on fluid power education. Grant awards must be used for costs directly related to the educational aspects of the Challenge program. Please reach out to Joe Zwier at NFPA with any questions.
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Meet Fluid Power Scholarship Winners
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study.
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Dane Rogers is using his scholarship to attend Spokane Community College and enroll in the fluid power program. Learn more.
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Brendan McCluskey is using his scholarship to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and enroll in the physics program. Learn more.
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IFPS Launches "Geared Up Grad" Sweepstakes
The International Fluid Power Society is launching a sweepstakes for students who are looking to enhance their knowledge of and presence within the fluid power industry. Submissions are open and will close on May 10. Students are asked to submit via email: a photo of themselves, updated resume, proof of student status, and a brief survey. The winning prize includes a one-year IFPS membership, IFPS swag bag, an announcement in the Fluid Power Journal and IFPS social media channels, a copy of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook and a personal email from IFPS Board Members. Learn more.
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IFPS Accepting Nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame
The International Fluid Power Society is now accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame. Last year, IFPS reviewed applications and inducted five industry leaders in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry. Nominations for 2021 will be accepted until April 15, 2021. Any person can nominate an individual, living or deceased, who has demonstrated excellence within their 25+ year fluid power career. Learn more.
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Need to Update Your Lab Equipment?
Do you need new equipment or components to upgrade your fluid power lab or test benches? Many NFPA members are willing to donate parts to educational organizations for classes and projects. NFPA can help put you in contact with a fluid power company in your area. Submit your request to Amy Zignego.
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Key Dates and Resources
- Click here to join the NFPA Education Partners Slack Channel
- Access NFPA's library of fluid power videos for classroom use
- NFPA Education Partners Monthly Networking Call: 10:00AM CST on 4/30/21
- NFPA Robotics Challenge Application Deadline: 05/01/21
- IFPS Hall of Fame Application Deadline: 04/15/21
- IFPS Geared-Up Grad Sweepstakes Deadline: 05/10/21
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Show off your fluid power projects and learning activities! Post your pictures to #FluidPowerInAction on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to join the conversation. Sharing pictures from our education partners helps our members stay informed and engaged with NFPA workforce programs.
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