ITS Midwest is offering the Gordon Paesani Scholarship to current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students planning to enter the transportation field with a primary focus of interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Applicants shall be presently attending colleges and universities in the four-state coverage area of ITS Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio). The scholarship criteria looks for excellence in the classroom, passion for innovation, and enthusiasm for the transportation industry. The number of recipients can vary.
Scholarship Details
- One-time $1,500 scholarship award
- Open to students enrolled in institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio
- Fields of study must align with ITS-related disciplines such as engineering, data analysis, and smart traffic systems
- Winner must provide a post-award testimonial on the use of funds
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student during the 2025-2026 academic year
- Must attend a college or university in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio
- Must be majoring in a field aligned with the ITS industry
Application Process
- Prepare a short essay (maximum 3 pages) addressing your goals, relevant experience, and interest in ITS technologies
- Include up to three letters of reference from professors or industry professionals
- Demonstrate academic achievement and ITS-related work or research
- Submit all application materials by the stated deadline (date TBD)
Gordon Paesani was not only a great mentor to many young engineers during his contribution to our industry, but he was also a committed innovator in ITS, including a variety of concepts he implemented long before the term ‘ITS’ was coined. He was a pioneer in freeway operations with focus on Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and their components including incident response plans and adaptive ramp metering algorithms.
