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December 11, 2012
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ITS America in cooperation with
Southwest Research Institute
Announces the 2013 Student Essay Competition
Washington, D.C.--ITS America and Southwest Research Institute are once again proudly sponsoring the Annual Student Essay Competition for the 2013 ITS America Annual Meeting, held in Nashville, Tennessee on April 22-24, 2013 (www.itsa.org/annualmeeting).
Each year, three students are selected from national submission based on their insight to the ITS industry. The students are asked to submit a 2,000-word essay on any one of the following topics: Next Generation Cooperative Systems, how will they evolve? How is ITS evolving? What are the technological barriers to near term realization of fully autonomous systems on US highways? Click here for the official guidelines and application information.
“The student essay competition encourages students around the U.S. to take a more active interest in the application of advanced technologies to transportation by challenging them to focus their concepts and ideas,” said Steve Dellenback, PhD, PMP, Southwest Research Institute. “We are proud to be a part of this ITS America initiative to foster and encourage the advanced technology consultants and solution providers of tomorrow.”
Scott Belcher, President & CEO added, “Students are an important part of the continued development of the ITS industry, a field of expertise that is vitally important to our nation’s economy and our way of life.”
The Student Essay Competition is designed to encourage student interest and future participation in the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and solutions. The objective of the essay competition is to provide an opportunity for today’s transportation and engineering students to apply their knowledge in a thought-provoking and enjoyable competition and to build awareness of ITS as a career path with unlimited potential.
Additional Details
AWARDS
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive $1,500, $1,000, or $500 respectively. Additional recognition includes:
- The 1st place winner will be invited to attend the Awards ceremony at the ITS America Annual Meeting on April 22-24, 2013 and be assisted financially to cover trip expenses.
- Receive a complimentary full registration to attend the conference.
- Have the opportunity to present their winning essay at the dedicated Interactive Session area in the exhibit hall.
- Have their winning essays displayed on the Student Essay Competition Web page of ITS America’s website.
- All three winners will be featured in nationally distributed press releases.
Eligibility Requirements
- Authors must be graduate or undergraduate full-time students enrolled in an accredited institution of learning in the U.S.
- Entries are limited to one paper per student and should be original, unpublished work of an individual student.
Application Procedure
Entries must be submitted in electronic formats. Essays must be accompanied by a cover letter from a faculty advisor or department chair. E-mail essays to Patty Fusaro, ITS America at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 5 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 15, 2013.
Additional Information
Questions should be directed to Patty Fusaro, ITS America at 202-721-4238 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or follow #ITSA2013AM on Twitter to stay informed.
About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
ITS America is the leading advocate for ITS technology development and deployment in the United States. ITS America was established in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization to foster the use of advanced technologies across America’s surface transportation system. Members include private companies and industry leaders, government agencies at all levels, universities and research laboratories. For more information, visit www.itsa.org.