Kennerly Education Initiative
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“Engineering is an Art and a Science”

– Bob Kennerly, PE

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.

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

    • 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