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“Engineering is an Art and a Science”
– Bob Kennerly, PE
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Established in 2022
The Robert G. (Bob) and Virginia S. (Sue) Kennerly Educational Initiative was established 2022 by SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. to promote learning experiences for students in commemoration of Bob and Sue’s selfless dedication to shaping the minds of young engineers, and in recognition of their integrity and passion that has inspired generations.
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Our Mission
- KEI seeks partnerships with outstanding educators in SKA’s footprint to give deserving students impactful learning experiences for inspiring the next generation of engineers and enhancing the local engineering community, while engaging SKA employees and broadening the awareness of the Kennerly Legacy.
Our Values | We Strive For
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- Giving deserving students opportunities they may not otherwise have had
- Inspiring engineering students to help them develop or cultivate a passion for engineering.
- Developing impactful partnerships with educators and learning institutions in SKA’s footprint
- Rewarding educators and learning institutions that demonstrate ethics, integrity and inspirational qualities for students
- Engaging SKA employees to forward the initiative and cultivate a culture of involvement in the Kennerly Legacy
- Raising awareness of the Kennerly Legacy
- Maintaining consistency with SKA vision, mission and core value
Past Sponsorship Winners
| Year | Conference | Sponsored Student | University | Nominating Educator |
| 2023 | ACI Spring Convention in San Francisco | Javier Zapata | North Carolina State University | Dr. Mohammad Pour-Ghaz |
| ACI Fall Convention in Boston | Logan Fitzgerald | University of North Carolina – Charlotte | Dr. Tara Cavalline | |
| 2024 | IIBEC Convention in Phoenix | Khushali Parikh | Clemson University | Dr. Dhaval Gajjar |
| ACI Spring Convention in New Orleans | James Roberts | Clemson University | Dr. Prasad Rangaraju | |
| ACI Fall Convention in Philadelphia | Henry McKlin | Virginia Tech | Dr. Roberto Leon | |
| Stephen Moncrief | University of North Carolina – Charlotte | Dr. Tara Cavalline | ||
| 2025 |
ACI Spring Convention in Toronto | Kendon Gann | North Carolina State University | Dr. Rudi Seracino |
| Rashid Alwashahi, Sr. | Clemson University | Dr. Amir Poursaee | ||
| ACI Fall Convention in Baltimore | Thomas Carnes | Virginia Tech | Dr. Eric Jaques / Dr. Matthew Eatherton |
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| Robbie Posado | University of Florida | Dr. Christopher Ferraro |
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