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 Scholarships, Prizes, Endowments
 
 III. Prizes
 
  Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Abraham Wald Prize in Mathematical Statistics * [F2040]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Dr J. Gani, formerly reader in mathematical statistics in this University, having presented the sum of $200 for the establishment of a fund to provide a prize to be called the Abraham Wald Prize in Mathematical Statistics after the late Professor Abraham Wald, Professor of Statistics at Columbia University and originator of the field of sequential analysis, who was tragically killed in an aircraft accident in 1950, the fund is established and the prize is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

2. The prize consists of the annual income from the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

3. The prize is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student who, among those who have completed units to the value of at least 96 points, has the highest average mark in Level 2 mathematical statistics units.

 

Adept Electronic Solutions Prize * [F1814]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Adept Electronic Solutions Prize in Computer Vision of $500, provided annually by Adept Electronic Solutions Pty Ltd, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student who has gained the highest mark in CITS4240 Computer Vision.

 

Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design * [F15036]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design of $500, provided annually by Aker Solutions Australia, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in CHPR3432 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design.

 

Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Heat and Mass Transfer * [F15037]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Heat and Mass Transfer of $500, provided annually by Aker Solutions Australia, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in CHPR2432 Heat and Mass Transfer.

 

Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Process Instrumentation and Control * [F14614]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Aker Solutions Australia Prize in Process Instrumentation and Control of $750, provided annually by Aker Solutions Australia, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in ELEC3320 Process Instrumentation and Control.

 

Alcoa World Alumina Australia Prize for Honours in Materials Engineering * [F7163]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Alcoa World Alumina Australia Prize for Honours in Materials Engineering of $1000, provided annually by Alcoa World Alumina Australia, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark for the technical report for MATE4411 Materials Engineering Project Part 1/MATE4412 Materials Engineering  Project Part 2 in the Materials Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Alcoa World Alumina Australia Prize for Women Engineers * [F3656]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Alcoa World Alumina Australia Prize for Women Engineers of $1000, provided annually by Alcoa World Alumina Australia, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the female student who, amongst those who have completed units to the value of 96 points towards the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course, in the opinion of the board, has shown the most ability and promise by achieving the highest average mark over units comprising the most recently completed 48 points for the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration—

(a) a student must have completed the relevant units within six consecutive semesters;

(b) combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Apache Energy Prize in Oil and Gas Transmission * [F25583]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Apache Energy Prize in Oil and Gas Transmission of $500, provided annually by Apache Energy, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in OENA8555 Oil and Gas Transmission.

 

Apache Energy Prize in Platform, Pipeline and Subsea Technology * [F25585]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Apache Energy Prize in Platform, Pipeline and Subsea Technology of $500, provided annually by Apache Energy, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL4171 Platform, Pipeline and Subsea Technology.

 

Apache Energy Prize in Production Optimisation * [F25584]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Apache Energy Prize in Production Optimisation of $500, provided annually by Apache Energy, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in PETR4510 Production Optimisation.

 

Applied Probability Trust Richard Tweedie Memorial Prize [F1341]

The Applied Probability Trust Richard Tweedie Memorial Prize consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of money donated by the Applied Probability Trust on the initiative of Professor Joe Gani in memory of Professor Richard Tweedie and is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, to the student who, among those completing the degree of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences or Bachelor of Arts with a major in Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics and Statistics or Applied Statistics, is considered to be the best.

 

ASG Group Limited Prize in C Programming * [F17737]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The ASG Group Limited Prize in C Programming, of $500, is provided annually by ASG Group Limited.

2. The prize is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, to the student in the Bachelor of Computer Science course who has the highest mark in CITS1210 C Programming completed in the first 48 points of the course.

3. Prize recipients are offered the opportunity to undertake at ASG Group Limited the eight weeks of practical experience required under the rules for the Bachelor of Computer Science course (CITS3010 Professional Practice).

 

Australian Geomechanics Society Prize * [F5570]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Note: Subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Australian Geomechanics Society Prize in Geotechnical Engineering of $250, provided annually by the WA Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society, is awarded to the engineering student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, presents the best combination of thesis (or technical report) and seminar on a geotechnical topic for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Australian Steel Institute Undergraduate Steel Design Prize [F928]

The Australian Steel Institute Undergraduate Steel Design Prize of $200 is awarded annually by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3111 Structural Steel Design.

 

BHP Billiton Iron Ore Prizes in Engineering * [F1963]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. There are two BHP Billiton Iron Ore Prizes in Engineering provided annually by the Broken Hill Pty Co. Ltd, each of which comprises engineering books and equipment to the value of $200 chosen by the prize winner with the approval of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering.

2. The prizes are awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics as follows:

(a) one to the student who, among those who have completed the requirements for the Mechanical or Materials Engineering programme for the Bachelor of Engineering course, has gained the highest weighted average mark for the most recently completed units of the course to the value of 48 points;

(b) one to the student who, having completed the foundation units and units to the value of 48 points towards the Mechanical or Materials Engineering programme for the Bachelor of Engineering course has the highest weighted average across the units completed towards the programme.

3. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

4. If, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, there are two or more students who are equally eligible for the prize described in 2(a), the prize is awarded in full to each, the company having undertaken to provide for the additional prize(s).

 

Blakers Prize in Mathematics * [F2038]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The A. L. Blakers Memorial Fund for Mathematics was established in 1994 by the family, friends, colleagues and ex-students of Professor A. L. Blakers in his memory and in recognition of his long and dedicated service to mathematics and mathematics education in Australia. The fund has set aside an amount designated as the Blakers Prize Fund to endow a prize which is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

1. The Blakers Prize in Mathematics consists of the annual income from the Blakers Prize Fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

2. The prize is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics to the student in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Life and Physical Sciences; or Engineering, Computing and Mathematics who has the highest weighted average mark in the Level 3 mathemathics units to the value of 24 points required for completion of at least one major offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

 

BP Prize in Environmental Engineering * [F1800]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The BP Prize in Environmental Engineering of $200, provided annually by BP Oil, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark across the following units: ENVE3601 Environmental Fluid Mechanics, ENVE3605 Mathematical Applications in Environmental Engineering and ENVE3606 Contaminant Fate and Transport completed as part of the Environmental Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration—

(a) students must have completed the relevant units within six consecutive semesters;

(b) combined degree course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

BSP Industries Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F11448]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The BSP Industries Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering of $1,000, provided annually by BSP Industries, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student completing the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course with the highest mark for ELEC3304 Physical Electronics 3 or ELEC3305 Power and Machines.

 

BSP Industries Prize in Mechanical Engineering * [F11446]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The BSP Industries Prize in Mechanical Engineering of $1,000, provided annually by BSP Industries, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest average mark across the following three units completed as part of the Mechanical Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course:

    MECH3401 Thermofluids 3

    MECH3403 Mechanical Design

    MECH3422 Mechanisms and Multibody Systems

 

 

BSP Industries Prize in Structural Engineering * [F11447]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The BSP Industries Prize in Structural Engineering of $1,000, provided annually by BSP Industries, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest average mark across the following three units completed as part of the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course:

    CIVL3111 Structural Steel Design

    CIVL3112 Structural Concrete Design

    CIVL3110 Structural Analysis

 

Cape Bouvard Prize in Materials Engineering * [F2128]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Cape Bouvard Prize in Materials Engineering of $500, provided annually by Cape Bouvard Investments Pty Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MATE2412 Materials Engineering 2.

 

CBI Constructors Prize in Structural Integrity * [F7166]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The CBI Constructors Prize in Structural Integrity of $500, provided annually by CBI Constructors, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH3405 Structural Integrity.

 

Chevron Prize in Vibration and Signal Processing * [F7167]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Chevron Prize in Vibration and Signal Processing of $500, provided annually by Chevron, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH3404 Vibration and Signal Processing.

 

Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F25573]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering of $500, provided annually by Clough Limited, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in GENE1002 Engineering: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

 

Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics * [F25572]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics of $500, provided annually by Clough Limited, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in GENE1001 Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics.

 

Clough Limited Prize in Introduction to Professional Engineering * [F25574]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Clough Limited Prize in Introduction to Professional Engineering of $500, provided annually by Clough Limited, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student group with the highest mark in GENE1003 Introduction to Professional Engineering.

 

Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Prize in Hydraulics II * [F24573]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Prize in Hydraulics II of $500, provided annually by the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3130 Hydraulics II.

 

Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prize (Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics) * [F1736]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Note: This prize is under review.

1. A Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prize of a book voucher and certificate is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, among those who have completed units to the value of 48 points towards—

(a) the Bachelor of Engineering course; or

(b) the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course; or

(c) the Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences course; or

(d) the Bachelor of Computer Science course,

has shown most ability and promise by gaining the highest weighted average mark for the most recently completed units to the value of 48 points. 

2. To be eligible for consideration, a combined course student must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Undergraduate Prize (Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics) * [F1736]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

A Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Undergraduate Prize, consisting of a book voucher and certificate provided by Convocation, is awarded annually according to the following conditions.

1. The prize is awarded to the student enrolled in any of the following courses who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, has made the greatest contribution to the success of the formal and informal activities of the Faculty:

(a) the Bachelor of Engineering course; or

(b) a combined course which includes a Bachelor of Engineering component; or

(c) the Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences course; or

(d) the Bachelor of Computer Science course.

2. Nominations may be made by students or staff of the Faculty and must consist of a citation from each nominator.

3. Nominations must address each of the following criteria:

(a) academic performance;

(b) participation in University sporting activities; and

(c) participation in University or Faculty functions.

 

CSBP Prize for Honours in Mechanical Engineering * [F1961]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The CSBP Prize for Honours in Mechanical Engineering of $1000, provided annually by CSBP Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark for the technical report and associated practical work in MECH4401 Mechanical Engineering Project Part 1/MECH4402 Mechanical Engineering  Project Part 2 in the Mechanical Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

CSBP Prize in Engineering Design * [F7205]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The CSBP Prize in Engineering Design of $500, provided annually by CSBP Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH2401 Engineering Design and Visual Communication.

 

CSBP Prize in Thermofluids * [F7204]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The CSBP Prize in Thermofluids of $500, provided annually by CSBP Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH3401 Thermofluids 3.

 

Dave Curtis Memorial Prize * [F3737]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Dave Curtis Memorial Prize of $1000 is provided annually by Transfield Worley.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in ELEC3307 Engineering Management and Industrial Practice.

3. The recipient of the prize is given the opportunity of vacation employment at Transfield Worley.

 

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Prize in Applied Statistical Methods * [F16814]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Prize in Applied Statistical Methods of $1000 is provided annually by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2.(1) The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, to the student with the highest mark in STAT3366 3S6: Applied Statistical Methods.

(2) To be eligible for the prize a student must be undertaking the unit for the first time.

 

Dr Harold Clough Prize in Engineering Asset Management and Risk * [F21278]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Dr Harold Clough Prize in Engineering Asset Management and Risk of $500 is awarded to the student with the highest mark in ASST8422 Engineering Asset Management and Risk.

 

Dr Mark Skinner Memorial Prize in Offshore Engineering * [F85]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Dr Mark Skinner Memorial Prize in Offshore Engineering of $1000 is provided annually by Clough Engineering Group of Companies in memory of their colleague, Dr Mark Skinner, a professionally respected offshore engineer with a PhD from the University of California and former Business Development Manager for Clough Offshore Division.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark in units comprising the final 48 points of the Mechanical Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course and including OGEG4500 Oil and Gas Engineering Project Part 1/OGEG4501 Oil and Gas Engineering Project Part 2.

3. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained an average of at least 75 per cent in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

4. If two or more students gain equal highest marks the prize is shared equally by them.

 

D. W. Brisbane Prize in Civil Engineering * [F1810]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The D. W. Brisbane Prize in Civil Engineering of $500 out of the income from an original sum of £500, presented in 1954 by D. W. Brisbane Esq., civil engineer, of Perth, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest average mark across the Level 2 core units completed as part of the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

3. The whole or any part of any income remaining in any year after provision has been made for this prize will be used to augment the prize to commemorate the six engineering graduates who lost their lives whilst on war service 1939–1945 and previously called the World War II Memorial (Winzar-Telford) Prize in Civil Engineering.

 

Engineering Graduates Association Prize * [F7684]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Three Engineering Graduates Association Prizes of $200 each are provided annually by the Engineering Graduates Association.

2. The prizes are awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, on the recommendation of the Engineering Graduates Association, one to each of the three students who, among those enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course, have produced the best reports on their professional practicum for the year.

 

Engineers Australia Award * [F1853]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Engineers Australia Award comprising the Russell Dumas Medal is presented annually by Engineers Australia, Western Australian Division.

2. The prize is awarded to the graduand who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, has achieved the best academic performance in the units that comprise the final 48 points of the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

3. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Engineers Australia Electrical College Derek Humpage Medal * [F1799]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Engineers Australia Electrical College Derek Humpage Medal and $300, provided annually by the institute's Western Australia Division, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark in the Level 3 core units and either ELEC3304 Physical Electronics 3 or ELEC3305 Power and Machines in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course:

2. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Engineers Australia ITEE College Medal * [F24010]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Engineers Australia ITEE College Medal, consisting of a medal and $300 provided annually by the Western Australian Division of Engineers Australia ITEE (Information, Telecommunication, and Electronic Engineering) College, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who, of all students enrolled in the  Bachelor Engineering course or in a combined course including a Bachelor of Engineering component, achieves the highest mark in any one of the following units:

(a) ELEC4309 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 2 (incorporating ELEC4308 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 1);

(b) ELEC4321 Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering Project Part 2 (incorporating ELEC4320 Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering Project Part 1); or

(c) CITS7202 Computer Science and Software Engineering Research Project Part 2 (incorporating CITS7201 Computer Science and Software Engineering Research Project Part 1).

 

Engineers' Club Prize * [F1782]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Engineers' Club Prize of $100 is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest average mark in the foundation core units for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering completed within the first year of full-time study.

 

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Medal * [F1802]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Medal is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the most outstanding honours graduand having achieved the highest course weighted average in the Faculty, who is the Faculty's nominee for the J. A. Wood Memorial Prize.

 

Farnell Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F2041]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Farnell Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering of products from the Farnell Catalogue to the value of $500 is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark for ELEC3301 Circuits and Electronic Systems 3 in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

G. M. Nunn Prizes in Surveying * [F1784]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Two G. M. Nunn Prizes in Surveying each of $500 out of the annual income from £1000, presented by Mrs G. M. Nunn in memory of her late husband George Marshall Nunn, honorary life member and past President of the Institute of Surveyors and former part-time lecturer in surveying, for prizes in the units formerly taught by him, namely Surveying I and Surveying II, are awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the two students with the highest marks for CIVL2150 Surveying and CAD.

2. In determining the prize-winners, the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics takes into consideration the recommendations of the Head of the School of Civil and Resource Engineering and of the lecturer or lecturers in the surveying units.

3. If in any year the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is of the opinion that more than two students are worthy of a prize, additional prizes of amounts determined by the Board of Examiners may be awarded out of the income available for that year.

 

Golder Associates Prize in Applied Geomechanics * [F13557]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Golders Associates Prize in Applied Geomechanics, of $500 provided annually by Golder Associates, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3120 Applied Geomechanics.

 

H. C. Levey Memorial Prize * [F2042]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The H. C. Levey Memorial Prize, of the annual income from $757 presented by the staff of the then Department of Mathematics in 1966 in memory of Professor H. C. Levey, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student who, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, is the best completing honours in Mathematics.

2. Before making a decision the Head will consult such of the academic staff in the School as are available for consultation at the time.

 

Honeywell Prize for Control and Mechatronics * [F19197]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Honeywell Prize for Control and Mechatronics, of $500 provided annually by Honeywell Ltd, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MCTX3421 Control and Mechatronics.

 

Honeywell Prize for Process Modelling * [F19196]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Honeywell Prize for Process Modelling, of $500 provided annually by Honeywell Ltd, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CHPR3531 Process Modelling.

 

H. S. Spigl Memorial Prize * [F1785]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The H. S. Spigl Memorial Prize comprising the annual income from $600 was presented by the sisters of the late H. S. Spigl in memory of their brother, a former Government Astronomer of Western Australia and part-time lecturer in Surveying at this University.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest aggregate mark for the following units completed in the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course: CIVL3130 Hydraulics II, CIVL3111 Structural Steel Design, CIVL3112 Structural Concrete Design, CIVL3120 Applied Geomechanics, CIVL3110 Structural Analysis and CIVL3140 Civil Engineering Analysis and Modelling. 

3. If two or more students gain equal highest marks the prize is shared equally by them.

4. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

IEEE PES WA Chapter Prize * [F1237]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Power Engineering Society Western Australia Chapter, in recognition of the contribution of the then Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering to the IEEE PowerCon 2000 Conference, having donated a sum of $15,000 to establish a fund to provide an annual prize, the fund is established and the prize, called the IEEE PES WA Chapter Prize, is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

2. The prize consists of the annual income from the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

3. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in ELEC3305 Power and Machines.

 

Institution of Engineering and Technology Prize * [F1797]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Prize, provided annually by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, consists of a cheque to the value of seventy-five pounds sterling and a certificate and is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark for the technical report in ELEC4310 Computer Engineering Project Part 1/ELEC4311 Computer Engineering Project Part 2; or ELEC4308 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 1/ELEC4309 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 2 completed in a course which has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

 

Jim Blair MRX Prize in Control and Mechatronics * [F25575]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Jim Blair MRX Prize in Control and Mechatronics of $500, provided annually by JRB Engineering Group, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MCTX3421 Control and Mechatronics.

 
 

Julian and Irena Hunka (Hunka-Alter) Memorial Trust [F1792]

The late Mrs Irene Hunka having bequeathed to the University the rest and residue of her estate for the benefit of the then Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, a fund is established for the purpose and is administered in accordance with the following regulations.

1.(1) The annual income from the fund, after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy, is first used to provide two undergraduate prizes in Mechanical Engineering, each of $500, known as Dr Julian Hunka prizes.

(2) The balance of the annual income after provision for the prizes is used—

(a) to fund up to two postgraduate scholarships in Mechanical Engineering known as Hunka Scholarships; and

(b) subject to the availability of funds after the requirements of (1) and (2)(a) have been met in any year, to fund a postdoctoral fellowship known as the Julian and Irena Hunka Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering.

2.(1) The prizes are awarded to the two students completing the Mechanical Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or in the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, have presented the best Final Project in the field of dynamics or kinematics.

(2) To be eligible for consideration a student must have completed the requirements of the course in the same year in which the dissertation is presented.

3.(1) The scholarships are awarded for postgraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at this University and are open to Australian residents only.

(2) The purpose of the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering is to provide travel costs or travel costs and living expenses for scholars from outside Western Australia to enable them to visit the University and contribute to its work and activities in the School of Mechanical Engineering.

4. The scholarships and postdoctoral fellowship are awarded by the Scholarships Committee of the Academic Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering.

5. The conditions for and the number and value of awards in each year are at the discretion of the Scholarships Committee, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering.

6.(1) A scholarship is tenable for a period of up to three years and is not to be held concurrently with another of the Faculty's named supplementary scholarships but may be held with an ad hoc supplementary scholarship.

(2) Continuation into a second or third year depends upon the Scholarships Committee being satisfied that satisfactory progress has been made.

(3) A postdoctoral fellowship is tenable for a period of one or two academic years.

(4) The emoluments and expenses, and any other terms and conditions of the award are determined after negotiation in each case and are the subject of a written agreement between the fellow and the University.

7.(1) The scholarships are advertised and applications must be submitted to the Registrar by the advertised date.

(2) A postdoctoral fellowship is advertised as and when decided by the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Mechanical Engineering.

8. If in the opinion of the Scholarships Committee, having regard to the views of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering, there are no applicants of sufficient merit, no postgraduate awards are made.

 

Ken Baker Prize [F936]

1. The Ken Baker Prize is awarded in recognition of the distinguished career of Mr Ken Baker.

2. The prize, consisting of $1000 and the Ken Baker Medal, provided annually by Maunsell Australia Pty Ltd, Consulting Engineers and Environmental Scientists, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the graduand who has gained the highest weighted average mark in the foundation units and the units comprising the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Keulegan Prize * [F1798]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Professor Walter Debler of the University of Michigan having donated a sum of $6000 to be used for the benefit of the then Centre for Water Research, a fund is established for the purpose.

2. The annual income from the fund after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, is used to provide a prize, called the Keulegan Prize, in memory of Dr Garbis Keulegan, an eminent civil engineer.

3. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Environmental Systems Engineering, to the student in the Bachelor of Engineering course with the highest mark for the project report in ENVE4601 Environmental Engineering Project Part 1/ENVE4602 Environmental Engineering Project Part 2 in the Environmental Engineering programme.

 

Laing O'Rourke Prize in Project Engineering * [F7164]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Laing O'Rourke Prize in Project Engineering of $500 provided annually by Laing O'Rourke, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH3402 Engineering Project 1.

 

Lateral Sands Prize in Digital Microelectronics System Design * [F8217]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Lateral Sands Prize in Digital Microelectronics System Design, consisting of $250 provided annually by Lateral Sands Pty Ltd, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student with the highest mark in ELEC4302 Digital Microelectronics System Design.

 

Leap Australia Prize in Computer Aided Engineering * [F7170]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Leap Australia Prize for Computer Aided Engineering of $500, provided annually by Leap Australia, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MATE1412 Materials Engineering 1.

 

Leap Australia Prize in Design for Manufacture * [F7171]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Leap Australia Prize in Design for Manufacture of $500, provided annually by Leap Australia, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4403 Design for Manufacture.

 

Leap Australia Prize in Finite Element Modelling * [F7172]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Leap Australia Prize in Finite Element Modelling of $500, provided annually by Leap Australia, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4405 Design Tools: Finite Element Modelling.

 

Lycopodium Prize in Engineering Project * [F21279]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Lycopodium Prize in Engineering Project of $500 is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH3402 Engineering Project 1.

 

McConnell Dowell Prize in Civil Engineering Analysis and Modelling * [F22900]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The McConnell Dowell Prize in Civil Engineering Analysis and Modelling of $500 provided annually by McConnell Dowell Corporation Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3140 Civil Engineering Analysis and Modelling.

 

Metso Minerals Prize for the Best Paper at the Mechanical Engineering Final year Conference * [F18530]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Metso Minerals Prize of $400, provided by Metso Minerals, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who, at the Mechanical Engineering Final Year Conference, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering, delivers the best paper relating to an engineering project unit taken in the final 48 points of the Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemical and Process Engineering programmes in a single or combined course leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree.

 

Michael Norton Medal in Mechanical Engineering * [F7173]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Michael Norton Medal in Mechanical Engineering, for excellence in the field of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded jointly by the School of Mechanical Engineering and SVT Engineering to any student who is awarded five or more unit prizes for units offered by the School of Mechanical Engineering.

 

Monadelphous Prize in Engineering for Sustainable Development * [F21277]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Monadelphous Prize in Engineering for Sustainable Development of $500 is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in MECH4400 Engineering for Sustainable Development.

 

Monadelphous Prize in Engineering Management and Industrial Practice * [F21275]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Monadelphous Prize in Engineering Management and Industrial Practice of $500 is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in ELEC3307 Engineering Management and Industrial Practice.

 

Monadelphous Prize in Project Management and Risk Analysis * [F21276]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Monadelphous Prize in Project Management and Risk Engineering of $500 is awarded annually by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3150 Project Management and Risk Engineering.

 

Orbital Engine Corporation Prize for Honours in Mechatronics Engineering * [F218]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Orbital Engine Corporation Prize for Honours in Mechatronics Engineering of $1000 provided annually by the Orbital Engine Corporation, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark for the technical report and associated practical work for MCTX4421 Mechatronics Engineering Project Part 1/MCTX4422 Mechatronics Engineering Project Part 2 in the Mechatronics Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Raytheon Australia Prize * [F1238]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Raytheon Australia Prize of $500, provided annually by Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, to the student who has gained the highest mark in CITS2220 Software Engineering: Design.

 

Roche Prize in Applied Statistics * [F7957]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Roche Prize in Applied Statistics, consisting of $250 provided annually by Roche Products Pty Ltd, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, to the student who has gained the highest average mark in the Level 3 core units for the Applied Statistics Major.

 

 

Rojan Advanced Ceramics Prize in Non-Metallic Materials * [F2049]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Rojan Advanced Ceramics Prize in Non-Metallic Materials of $500, provided by Rojan Advanced Ceramics Pty Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MATE4413 Non-Metallic Materials (Note: This unit is offered every second year).

 

R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering * [F1960]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering, provided annually by R. S. Components Pty Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark in—

(a) the Level 2 core units in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering degree course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined degree course; or

(b) the Level 2 core units, excluding ELEC2303 Embedded Systems, in the Computer Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering degree course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. The award comprises an instrument or combination of instruments to the value of $500 chosen by the student from R. S. Components.

3. To be eligible for consideration combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering * [F12563]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering, provided annually by R. S. Components, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in the foundation units and units comprising the Mechatronics Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. The award comprises an instrument or combination of instruments to the value of $1000.

3. To be eligible a student enrolled in a combined course must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

School of Environmental Systems Engineering Prize * [F1794]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Environmental Systems Engineering Prize of $500, provided annually by the School of Environmental Systems Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest course weighted average mark in units taken for the Environmental Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Control Engineering * [F7175]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Control Engineering of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4423 Advanced Control Engineering.

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Engineering Dynamics * [F7176]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Engineering Dynamics of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH1401 Engineering Dynamics.

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Engineering Fabrication and Metalworking Processes * [F7177]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Engineering Fabrication and Metalworking Processes of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4414 Fundamentals of Engineering Fabrication and Metalworking Processes.

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics * [F7178]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4409 Thermofluids 4.  (Note: This unit is only available in alternate years).

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Thermofluids * [F7179]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Thermofluids 209 of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH2403 Thermofluids 2.

 

School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Tribology and Maintenance * [F7180]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Mechanical Engineering Prize in Tribology and Maintenance of $500, provided annually by the School of Mechanical Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4407 Engineering Tribology and Maintenance.

 

SEW-Eurodrive Prize in Mechatronics Design * [F7372]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The SEW-Eurodrive Prize in Mechatronics Design of $500, provided annually by SEW-Eurodrive, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MCTX3420 Mechatronics Design.

 

SEW-Eurodrive Prize in Mechatronics Systems * [F7371]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The SEW-Eurodrive Prize in Mechatronics Systems of $500, provided annually by SEW-Eurodrive, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MCTX2420 Mechatronics Systems.

 

Siemens Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F1790]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Siemens Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering of $200, provided annually by Siemens Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark across the following units in the Electrical and Electronic programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course: ELEC4308 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 1/ELEC4309 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Part 2; and any four units from the Group D option units set out in Table 6.2.2Eb—Electrical and Electronic Engineering Options in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules.

2. To be eligible for consideration, a combined course student must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Stephen John O'Shea Prize * [F1795]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Stephen John O'Shea Prize in Civil Engineering consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a fund established by donations from Lynne and Denis McLeod in memory of Stephen John O'Shea, a final-year honours student in Civil Engineering who died in 1988, aged 21 years.

2. The prize is awarded annually to the graduand in Civil Engineering who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, has presented the best combination of dissertation and seminar or technical report and seminar on a structural engineering topic.

 

Structerre Consulting Group Prize in Structural Concrete Design * [F16488]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Structerre Consulting Group Prize in Structural Concrete Design of $600, provided annually by Structerre Consulting Group, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL3112 Structural Concrete Design.

 

Sun Microsystems Australia Prize in Java Programming * [F2133]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Sun Microsystems Australia Pty Ltd having donated a sum of $5000 to establish a fund to provide an annual prize, the fund is established and the prize, called the Sun Microsystems Australia Prize in Java Programming, is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

2. The prize consists of the annual income from the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

3. The prize is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, to the student with the highest mark in CITS1200 Java Programming completed within the first 48 points of enrolment.

 

SVT Engineering Prize in Acoustical Engineering * [F7181]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The SVT Engineering Prize in Acoustical Engineering of $500, provided annually by SVT Engineering, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4404 Acoustical Engineering.

 

Swan Contract Personnel Prize * [F19195]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Swan Contract Personnel Prize of $2000, provided annually by Swan Contract Personnel, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student whose mark in any of the Level 3 Engineering program core units is the highest of any of the final marks awarded for such units in that year in the Bachelor of Engineering degree course or a combined course including a Bachelor of Engineering component. 

2. To be eligible for consideration, a student must have a course weighted average mark of 75 per cent or higher, and have completed at least 36 points in the academic year for which the prize is awarded. 

 

Tang Prize in Computer Science * [F2039]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Tang Prize in Computer Science consisting of the annual income after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy, on $2500 donated by Tang Computers Pty Ltd, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student with the highest course weighted average mark, of those completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Computer Science or a Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences with a Computer Science major.

2. To be eligible for consideration, a student must have a course weighted average mark of 70 per cent or higher.

 

Technip Chemical and Process Thesis Prize * [F20389]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Technip Chemical and Process Thesis Prize of $750 provided annually by Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, to the student who has the highest mark for the Final Project in the field of Chemical and Process Engineering in the Bachelor of Engineering course, or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Technip Offshore Prize * [F1815]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Technip Offshore Prize of $500, provided annually by Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest Final Project mark in the field of offshore engineering in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

 

Telford Prize in Engineering * [F1787]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Telford Prize in Engineering comprises the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on $1000 bequeathed to the University by the late Mrs E. E. Brown in memory of her nephew, Ronald Telford, an engineering graduate of this University who lost his life at Balikpapan on war service during World War II.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who, among those who have completed units to the value of at least 96 points and no more than 162 points towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined degree course, has achieved the highest course weighted average mark.

3. To be eligible for consideration, a student must have a course weighted average mark of 75 per cent or higher, and have completed at least 36 points in the academic year for which the prize is awarded.

 

Tesla Prize and Medal for Electromagnetic Theory * [F7826]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Tesla Prize and Medal for Electromagnetic Theory, comprising a medallion and $300, provided annually by the Tesla Forum of Western Australia, Inc, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in ENGT3303 Electromagnetic Theory.

 

 

Thales Prize in Computer Science * [F2123]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Thales Prize in Computer Science of $600, provided annually by Thales, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the best student completing a degree with honours in Computer Science.

2. The Board of Examiners must take into consideration the recommendations of the Head of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering.

 

Transfield Worley Limited Prize [F2125]

The Transfield Worley Limited Prize of $350, provided annually by Transfield Worley Ltd, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in ELEC3306 Signals and Systems 3.

 

Unitronics Prize * [F1789]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Unitronics Pty Ltd having donated the sum of $1200 to provide a prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering, a fund is established for the purpose and the prize is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

1. The prize is awarded to the student in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme or Computer Engineering programme who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, has completed the best Final Project in the area of biomedical engineering within the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.

2. The value of the prize is the annual income on the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

 

VDM Group Prize in Design of Structural Systems * [F24009]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The VDM Group Prize in Design of Structural Systems, consisting of $500 provided annually by the VDM Group, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in CIVL4111 Design of Structural Systems.

 

Viscount Plastics Prize in Manufacturing * [F7183]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Viscount Plastics Prize in Manufacturing of $500, provided annually by Viscount Plastics, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH2402 Manufacturing.

 

Viscount Plastics Prize in Sustainable Development * [F7184]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Viscount Plastics Prize in Sustainable Development of $500, provided annually by Viscount Plastics, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in MECH4400 Engineering for Sustainable Development.

 

Water Corporation Final Year Project Prize * [F15168]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Water Corporation Final Year Project Prize of $250, provided annually by the Water Corporation, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark for a final year project related to the water industry, across the whole faculty.

 

Water Corporation Prize in Water and Wastewater Treatment * [F14613]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Water Corporation Prize in Water and Wastewater Treatment of $250, provided annually by the Water Corporation, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in ENVE4609 Water and Wastewater Treatment.

 

Water Corporation (Rowena Ma) Prize in Civil Engineering * [F3587]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Water Corporation (Rowena Ma) Prize in Civil Engineering of $500 is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the female graduand who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in the foundation units and the units comprising the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Water Corporation Water Quality Stream Prize * [F15169]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Water Corporation Water Quality Stream Prize of $250, provided annually by the Water Corporation, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student in the Environmental Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course with the highest average mark in ENVE3606 Contaminant Fate and Transport and ENVE4608 Applied Aquatic Ecology.

 

WATRI Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F2062]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The WATRI Prize of $500, provided annually by the Western Australian Telecommunications Research Institute, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest mark in ELEC3302 Communications Systems.

 

Weatherburn Medal in Mathematics * [F2047]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Weatherburn Medal in Mathematics provided from the annual income from £130, presented by A. L. Blakers, F. Gamblen and R. J. Storer to honour their former teacher and colleague, Emeritus Professor Charles Ernest Weatherburn, first Professor of Mathematics in The University of Western Australia, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student who, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, is the best student completing MATH1010 Calculus and Linear Algebra and MATH1020 Calculus, Statistics and Probability.

 

Western Power Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering * [F1786]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Western Power Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering of $500, provided annually by Western Power Corporation, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student completing the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course with the highest aggregate mark for ELEC4306 Power Electronics and Drives and ELEC4307 Power Transmission and Control taken in the same academic year.

 

Westinfo Services Prize in Software Engineering * [F13191]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The WestInfo Services Prize in Software Engineering, of $250 provided annually by Westinfo, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student with the highest mark in CITS1220 Software Engineering.

 

William and Marlene Schrader Prizes * [F6785]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Mrs Marlene Creina Schrader having established the William and Marlene Schrader Trust, the Trust hereby provides in perpetuity two prizes of $1000 to encourage and further the study of biomedical engineering in The University of Western Australia.

1. The prizes are called the William and Marlene Schrader Prizes.

2. The prizes are provided from the income of the William and Marlene Schrader Trust, administered by the Trustee appointed in the Last Will and testament of Marlene Creina Schrader.

3. The prizes are awarded to the students in a Bachelor of Engineering course or a combined course with a Bachelor of Engineering component who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, having regard to the recommendation of the William and Marlene Schrader Awarding Committee, have completed the best Final Project in the field of biomedical engineering.

4. The William and Marlene Schrader Awarding Committee comprises:

(a) the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics;

(b) a nominee of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and

(c) the Trustee of the William and Marlene Schrader Trust or nominee.

 

Winthrop Australia Prize in Operating Systems * [F2048]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Winthrop Australia Prize in Operating Systems of $250, provided annually by Winthrop Australia, is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners to the student who has gained the highest mark in CITS2230 Operating Systems.

 

Woodside Energy Ltd Prize in Engineering * [F1788]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Woodside Energy Ltd Prize of $1000, provided annually by Woodside Energy Ltd, is open to permanent residents of Australia only and is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student who has gained the highest average mark in the foundation units completed in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration—

(a) a student must have completed the relevant units in four consecutive semesters of study;

(b) combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

World War II Memorial (Winzar Telford) Prize in Civil Engineering * [F1854]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. This prize, which was originally established in 1946 in memory of six engineering graduates who lost their lives whilst on war service 1939–1945, is now named annually in turn after two of them at a time in the following sequence commencing in 1977:

(a) Major W. A. Winzar (killed at Lae) and Captain R J. C Telford (died at Balikpapan);

(b) Sub-Lieut F. H. Schoch (missing H.M.A.S. Sydney) and F/O C. V. Anderson (killed in aircraft accident);

(c) F/Sgt F. G. Davis (died of wounds, Italy) and Mr A. W. J. Dimmitt (missing, Singapore, after admiralty work).

2. The prize, which was originally funded by an anonymous donor, is now valued at $200 and funded from the income of an endowment of $1300 donated in 1976 by Mr D. H. Fraser, Dr G. B. Hill, Mr K. J. Kelsall and Dr F. S. Shaw, any deficit being made up from the residual income available from the D. W. Brisbane Prize in Civil Engineering capital sum in accordance with the regulations relating to that prize.

3. Only students completing the requirements of the Civil Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering course or the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course are eligible for consideration for the prize.

4. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics for the best Final Project submitted by an eligible student on a subject of civil engineering approved by the Head of the School of Civil and Resource Engineering.

5. To be eligible for consideration, combined course students must have obtained at least a 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Worley Parsons Prize in Environmental Engineering * [F11445]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Worley Parsons Prize in Environmental Engineering of $300, provided annually by Worley Parsons, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to the student with the highest weighted average mark across the following units: ENVE2605 Environmental Engineering Design and Management, ENVE2602 Environmental Fluid Mechanics, MATH2040 Engineering Mathematics, BIOL1130 Core Concepts in Biology, and ENVE2601 Data Collection and Analysis completed as part of the Environmental Engineering programme in the Bachelor of Engineering degree course or the Bachelor of Engineering degree component of a combined course.

2. To be eligible for consideration—

(a) students must have completed the relevant units within six consecutive semesters of study;

(b) combined course students must have obtained at least 75 per cent average in any units taken concurrently with the Engineering component as part of another degree.

 

Young Engineers Professional Development Program Prize * [F24344]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Note:  (1) Students are required to become Student Members of Engineers Australia in order to be considered for this prize. Membership is free for students currently studying engineering and can be obtained at www.engineersaustralia.org.au.

(2) Students should consult the Professional Practicum Information on the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics web page (
http://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au) for further details and information about the selected Engineers Australia Stage Two Competencies for Chartered Status.

The Young Engineers Professional Development Program Prize is awarded annually to encourage students completing the Bachelor of Engineering degree course to become familiar with the process of writing a Career Episode Report and with Stage Two Engineering Competencies that lead to the attainment of Chartered Status (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.

1. The Young Engineers Professional Development Program Prize of $400, provided annually by Engineers Australia, is awarded by the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, on the recommendation of the Engineers Australia National Assessor, to the student completing a Bachelor of Engineering, or Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined course, who has, in the opinion of the National Assessor, produced the best Career Episode Report (CER) based on their professional practicum for that year.

2. Students are required to become members of Engineers Australia prior to submitting an application for this prize, and include their Engineers Australia membership number on the application form (see note (1) above).

3. Students wishing to be considered for the prize must submit a CER which addresses no more than two of the selected Engineers Australia Stage Two Competencies for Chartered Status with their professional practicum report (see note (2) above).

4. In order to be eligible for this prize, students must indicate when submitting their professional practicum report that they wish to be considered for the Engineering Graduates Association Prize, attach a CER as described in (2), and indicate that they wish their CER to be considered for a Young Engineers Professional Development Program Prize. 

5. In providing the recommendation to the Undergraduate Board of Examiners, the Engineers Australia National Assessor will only consider the twenty highest ranked professional practicum reports, as determined by the Faculty, which include a CER.

 
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