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The IPC Education Foundation awarded 45 IPC Student Members with an IPC Student Member Scholarship at $1,000 each. The scholarship recipi- ents are members at the following IPC Student Chapters: 36 from Auburn University; two from Purdue University; and one each from Binghamton University, California Polytechnic State University, Central Carolina Community College, Michigan Tech University, University of California-Irvine, University of Maryland, College Park, and University of Utah. Here are testimonials from a few of our winners: Ibaad Gandikota, Univer- sity of Maryland, College Park: "Receiving this scholarship is an incredible honor and a source of inspiration for my academic journey. It provides me with the opportunity to further my research and contribute to advancements in electronics and reliability. This support motivates me to strive for excellence and make meaningful contributions to the field. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and the opportu- nity it represents." Shaheen Pouya, Auburn Uni- versity: "This scholarship rep- resents a significant milestone in my journey as a researcher and a leader in the electronics manufacturing field. It empowers me to continue my Ph.D. work in reliability engineering, where I aim to develop innovative solutions for enhanc- ing the durability and performance of electronic components. These funds will support my research activities, conference participation, purchasing material for my inventions, and efforts to bridge the gap between academic insights and industry appli- cations. I am honored to receive this support and remain committed to advancing the mission of IPC and our shared goals for the industry." Sabina Bimali, Purdue Uni- versity: "I am deeply grateful to have been awarded the 2024 IPC Student Scholarship. As an inter- national student, this generous support is incredible, helping me manage my education costs and focus on my studies. I appreciate this opportu- nity and the encouragement it brings. Thank you so much, IPC, for supporting students." Perry Williams, Carolina Community College: "I am eter- nally grateful and indebted to receive this scholarship. This scholarship isn't just a schol- arship; it is a representation of opportunity, hard work, dedica- tion, and collaboration, and exemplifies that there is a need and network of individuals that constitute this corpus of work, achievement, and drive. This schol- arship will grant me the ability to work much more diligently at not only facilitating the necessary hard skills needed for amazing work, but be able to help contribute to a team of like-minded individuals that, together, stand on the shoulders of giants." Seyed Soroosh Alavi, Auburn University, received the IPC Stu- dent Member Scholarship, and the IPC Leadership Award for his leadership skills at his local IPC Student Chapter: "I'm incredibly grateful for this scholarship, as it opens doors to opportunities I've always dreamed of pursuing. I can use this scholarship to attend online training, workshops, and certificate programs in elec- tronics reliability and manufacturing—areas I'm truly passionate about.It also means I can participate in seminars and conferences, where I can learn about the latest developments in the field and connect with inspiring professionals. These experiences will not only help me grow but also shape my future career in ways I've always hoped for." SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION 2024 IPC Student Member Scholarship Winners IPC COMMUNITY 53 SPRING 2025