ASHRAE Insights

MANHATTAN, Kan.—Two professors from Kansas State University (KSU) will receive the first-ever Student Branch Advisor of the Year award presented by the Student Activities Committee at the Society’s 2008 Winter Meeting.

Julia Keen, P.E., assistant professor, and Fred Hasler, P.E., instructor, both in the Architectural Engineering and Construction Science Department, will be recognized for their work in increasing membership and participation by sharing with KSU students the importance of ASHRAE in advancing their career. Keen and Hasler provided KSU Student Branch members with more educational and social events to build relationships while also learning about topics not covered in the university curriculum. They serve as advisors for the student branch.

Activities and programs included an informational potluck at which the student design competition and ASHRAE meetings were discussed; presentations on testing and balancing and geothermal; tours of local companies; and social events such as barbecues and bowling nights. The branch added 45 new members during the year.