“Energy Saver”, “Ecological Remediation”, “Low Carbon Use”, and “Developing World” were some of the unique titles for awards presented to the 87 students enrolled in the UVM/GIV Engineering Institute. The UVM/GIV Engineering Institute is sponsored by the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and is one of seven summer institutes provided by The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont each summer. During the week long program, students designed and created automated robots, rockets, and prototypes for solar panels and biomass stoves.

Awards (listed below) were given in five different engineering project categories: The Renewable/Sustainable Energy, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design, and Earth Systems Science, as well as for Sand Arches built at Burlington North Beach.  A ‘sprinkling of cash’ was showered upon student winners of the written Technocratic Oaths that reflected their life purpose, and for Poetry that reflected their experience during the UVM/GIV Engineering Institute. 

Governor Shumlin Initiative Announcement - Governor Shumlin visited during the Institute and announced an exciting new initiative to provide Vermont students with $1500/year for five years for taking engineering jobs in Vermont after their graduation from College.

5^th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)  - Of the 87 students enrolled in the Institute, eight (from VT, NY, and VA) will represent the United States at the 5^th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) September 5-14, 2011 in Modena Italy. The 2011 U.S. high school student representatives are: TEAM U.S.A.: Kenny Micklas, Lincoln, VT; Riley Chapman, Ticonderoga, NY; Avni Nahar, So, Burlington, VT; Hannah Marshall, Huntington, VT -- Alternates:  Rebecca Brookes, Colchester, VT; Sam Clement, Perkinsville, VT; Maddie Smith, Norwich, VT; August Stevens, Waterbury, VT  -- Reserve Team: Chris Suh, Oakton, VA; Calvin Dixon, Stowe, VT

The focus of the IESO is on sustainability issues such as climate change.  Mentored by Tom and Beth Tailer from Essex, VT, co-directors of the UVM/GIV Engineering Institute, the learning will continue for the IESO high school students who will have the opportunity to work with international students on the world’s environmental problems. The 5^th IESO is hosted by the University of Modena in Italy. Italy will also mark its 150^th unification anniversary in 2011 at this event.  To contribute towards travel and conference fees for these students, contact Tom Tailer, Educational Consultation to UVM CEMS; Co-Director, UVM/GIV Engineering Institute, IESO International Committee, and Physics Teacher, Mount Abraham High School  -  TBTailer@Hotmail.com 802-879-9486

For more information on the IESO visit:  www.ieso2011.unimore.it

For pictures, video and more information on the UVM/GIV Engineering Institute visit: http://www.cems.uvm.edu/giv

For more information on other GIV Institutes visit: www.giv.org

Major Contributors:  NASA Vermont Space Grant Consortium, UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and NSF MUSE Grant Scholarship, P.I. Jeff Frolik.  Other Institute Contributors:  Hannaford=s Food & Drug Superstore, Shaw=s Supermarkets and the South Burlington University Mall.

WINNERS LIST
WIND & BIOMASS AWARDS
Best in Category - WIND & BIOMASS
TEAM: BIOFLOW
Jacqueline Nuzzo, Stowe, VT
Nate Limoge, Colchester, VT
John Sciortino, Jeffersonville, VT
Matt Potter, Milton, VT
Krishnam Bonifax, Barrington, RI
Developing World Award - WIND & BIOMASS
TEAM: SUN-KISSED
Saba Asefa, Gahanna , OH
Hillary Matthews, Colchester, VT
Alex Pike, Poolesville, MD
Riley Chapman, Ticonderoga, NY
Most Original Award - WIND & BIOMASS
TEAM: GOOD VIBRATIONS
Austin Cawley-Edwards, South Woodstock, VT
 Kyle Piette, Newark, VT
Conor McQuiston, Williston, VT
Sophie Leiter, Woodstock, VT
Most Massive Prototype Award - WIND & BIOMASS
TEAM: BLADE RUNNERS
Montell Kirkland, Burlington, VT
Nate Babcock, Jeffersonville, VT
Wilson Yandell, Williston, VT
Keith Martin, Waterville, VT
Muhammet Barut, Colchester, VT
Rory King, Montpelier, VT
Calvin Dixon, Stowe, VT
AEROSPACE AWARDS
Best in Category Award  - Aerospace
WINGS OF GLORY
Benjamin Rose, Montpelier, VT
Bradley Jewett, Eden, VT
Brendon Giroux, Richmond, VT
Hybrid Design Award  - Aerospace
TEAM: HASHING SLASHERS
Dan Schein,Waterbury Ctr, VT
Riley Kissenberth, Morristown, NJ
Andrew Parsons, West Dover, VT
Best Science Award  - Aerospace
TEAM: FLASH
Aaron Greiner, Glouster, MA
Samuel Ferguson, Middlebury, VT
Jamison Gates, Manchester Center, VT
Emily Anderson, Weybridge, VT
Best Descent Mechanism Award  - Aerospace
TEAM: SUPER DINOS
Jake Brigante, Milton, VT
Jake Ward, Colchester, VT
Travis Hart, Colchester, VT
Alexander Barton, Tiburon, CA
Low Carbon Use Award  - Aerospace
TEAM: T.A.R.D.I.S.
Mazie O’Connor, Cabot, VT
Kassandra Morse, Cabot, VT
ROBOTICS AWARDS
Best in Category Award - Robotics
TEAM: BLACK MESA EAST –
Jonathan Leitschuh, East Thetford, VT
Colin McGuire, Bennington, VT
Best LEGO Prototype Award – Robotics
TEAM: MIREI
Sabin Bonnet, Waerville, VT
Jenny Michael, Burlington, VT
Brennan Lynch, Burlington, VT
Ecological Remediation Award - Robotics
TEAM: LASER CATS
Bailey Pecor, Sarasota, FL
Brennan Bugbee, Colchesrter, VT
Tyler Mullin, Stowe VT
Home Labor Saving Award - Robotics
TEAM: HEPHASTUS
Christopher LeFevre, Chester, VT
Bailey Whelchel, Newfane, VT
Aiden Coleman, Rawsonville, VT
Best Presentation Award - Robotics
TEAM: THE HERMES PROJECT
Wyatt Schmidt, Burlington, VT
August Stevens, Waterbury, VT
Compactness Award - Robotics
TEAM: ROBOT JAMZ
Sam Doody, No. Quincy, MA
Jeff Ouellette, Westford, VT
Energy Saver Award - Robotics
TEAM: WASTE-NOT ROBOTS
Ellie Grinnell, Stamford, CT
 Shannon McDonnell, North Fayston, VT
Everyday Usefulness Award - Robotics
TEAM: THE ILLUMINATI –
Devin Beayon, Pitttsford, VT
Addison Bolton,Middlebury, VT
Daniel Weinstock, Middlebury, VT
DESIGN ENGINEERING AWARDS
Best in Category Award – Design Engineering
TEAM: PROTO-LIFT
Morgan O’Connell, East Hardwick, VT
Christopher Sean Liehr, Essex, VT
Iskandar Khan, Williston, VT
Stasia Furber, Montpelier, VT
Portability Award – Design Engineering
TEAM: ONE HANDED DRILL PRESS PIT EXCHANGE
Emily Friend, Bristol, VT
Josh Roat, Chester Springs, PA
Bradley Barth, Colchester, VT
Learnability Award – Design Engineering
TEAM: PRESSOMATIC
Christopher Suh, Oakton, VA
Stephanie Watson, Newport, VT
Rowan Dubin-Masuck, East Wallingford, VT
Alvin Thayer, Burlington, VT
Best Insight Award – Design Engineering
TEAM: SIMPLICITY GRIP
John Marshall, Sharon, VT
Gina Basilliere, Westfield, VT
Christopher Parlin Bartsch, Chelsea, VT
Matt Salemy, Carlisle, MA
Cost Effectiveness Award – Design Engineering
PRODUCT RESULTS OF A PROTOTYPE TOOL FOR THE USE OF A DRILL PRESS BY AN AMPUTEE
Elizabeth Richards, Charlotte, VT
Brooke Hayden, Trumbull, CT
Schuyler Hannum, Dorset, VT
Daniel Jonas, Westport, CT
EARTH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AWARDS
Best in Category Award – Earth Systems Engineering
ALTERNATIVE FUELS: CREATING A CLEANER FUTURE FOR SHELBURNE FARMS
Samuel Clement, Perkinsille, VT
Haley Grigel, East thetford, VT
Hannah Marshall, Hunnington, VT
Avni Nahar, South Burlington, VT
Anna Sapienza, Bristol, VT
Practical Application Award – Earth Systems Engineering
SOIL OPTIONS FOR PRODUCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING
Emery Jenkins, Tunbridge, VT
Kenneth Micklas, Lincoln, VT
Madeline Smith, Norwich, VT
Controversial Topic Award – Earth Systems Engineering
THE FUTURE OF VERMONT YANKEE
Rebecca Brooks, Colchester, VT

SAND ARCH AWARDS
1^st place
Jamie Gates, Manchester Ctr. VT
August Stevens, Waterbury, VT
Keith Martin, Waterville, VT
Stephanie Watson, Newport, VT
Jamie Gates, Manchester Ctr. VT
Most Aesthetic
Emily Anderson, Weybridge, VT
Mathew Potter, Milton, VT
Bradley Barth, Colchester, VT
Samuel Doody, No, Quincy, MA
2^nd place
Mazie O’Connor, Cabot, VT
John Marshall, Sharon, VT
Brennan Bugbee, Colchesrter, VT
Krishnam Bonifax, Barrington, RI
3^rd place
Dan Schein,Waterbury Ctr, VT
Christopher Suh, Oakton, VA
Sophie Leiter, Woodstock, VT
Josh Roat, Chester Springs, PA
TECHNOCRATIC OATHS AWARDS
1^st. Avni Nahar, So. Burlington, VT
2^nd Bailey Whelchel, Newfane, VT
3^rd Wilson Yandell, Williston, VT
POEM AWARDS
1^st  Addison Bolton,Middlebury, VT
2^nd  Saba Asefa, Gahanna , OH
3^rd  Nate Limoge, Colchester, VT

The Vermont Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has once again provided financial incentives for Vermont female high school students to participate in engineering, technology and mathematically related programs offered by The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV). Females automatically received an Incentive Award in the amount of 50% of the tuition (regardless of financial status) bringing tuition costs to under $400 for science and technology institutes.

Thanks go to our 2011 Supporters of GIV Institutes: AT&T, Concept II, Community National Bank, General Dynamics, Green Mountain Fund, Green Mountain Power, Hills and Hollows Fund, Merchant’s Bank, Mount Snow, Mylan Technologies, National Life Foundation, Northfield Savings Bank, Okemo Mountain Resort, Seventh Generation,  Union Mutual of Vermont, Walter Cerf Fund , National Science Foundation (NSF), National  Endowment for the Arts, TD Bank Charitable Foundation, Vermont Army National Guard (VTANG), Vermont Arts Council, Vermont Department of Education, Vermont Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Vermont Mutual Insurance, Co., Vermont NEA, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, and the Vermont Women’s Fund.