Awards and Honors to the EPICS Program

National Academy of Engineering Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education Date: February 2005 Awarded to: Edward J. Coyle, Leah H. Jamieson, and William C. Oakes
For innovations in the education of tomorrow's engineering leaders by developing and disseminating the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program.
National Academy of Engineering Date: 2005 Awarded to: Leah H. Jamieson
For innovations in integrating engineering education and community service.
National Society of Professional Engineers Engineering Education Excellence Date: 2004 Awarded to: William C. Oakes
Women & Hi Tech Leading Light Award in the Educator Category Date: August 2003 Awarded to: Leah H. Jamieson
For her achievement and acomplishments on inspiring other girls and women to set their sights high in choosing and succeeding in technology related careers. She will receive the award on September 2002
Engineering with a Social Conscience Date: July 2003 Awarded to: Engineering Project in Community Service (EPCIS)
EPICS was profiled in Science Magazine
Communities Building Community Date: April 2003 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
The EPICS program was featured in this PBS documentary produced by WFYI, Indianapolis
ASEE Prism Date: April 2003 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service
The EPICS program was featured in here on pages 45-46.
The Governors Award Date: 2003 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
For outstanding volunteerism in a statehouse ceremony as part of an effort highlighting the importance of volunteers on January 15th, 2003
Team Excellence Awardin the Schools of Engineering Date: 2003 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service
Purdue University presented this First Annual award to the EPICS Team of: Leah H. Jamieson, Edward J. Coyle, William C. Oakes, and Pamela R. Brown.
CFA Recognition Program Date: April 2002 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
For teaching and learning in undergrad Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics education
The Focus Award Date: March 2002 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
For honoring efforts on the West Lafayette Campus that further disability accessibility and diversity.
House Resolution Date: 2002 Awarded to: Leah H. Jamieson
to honor Professor Leah Jamieson for being named 2002 Indiana Professor of the year. It was adopted by the Indiana General Assembly on March 27, 2003
Indiana Professor of the Year Date: 2002 Awarded to: Leah H. Jamieson
Awarded by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 2002.
West Lafayette Community Honor Roll Date: April 2000 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
For EPICS involvement with the Happy Hollow Elementary School. A quote from HHES: "We commend these honorees for exceptional commitment and contribution to the children of our community this 26th day of April, 2000."
Certificate of Achievement from Wabash Center Date: 1998 Awarded to: Edward J. Coyle and Leah H. Jamieson jointly
For providing toys to special needs children
Boeing Outstanding Educator Award (2nd Place) Date: 1998 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
Chester F. Carlson Award Date: 1997 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
For Innovation in Engineering Education (Awarded by the American Society for Engineering Education)
Class of 1922 "Helping Students Learn" Award Date: 1997 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
(Awarded by Purdue University)
Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Teacher Award Date: 1997 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
(Awarded by Purdue's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Mentees & Mentors - Women in Engineering Date: 1996 Awarded to: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)