ASCE Honeywell News
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte has been awarded $10,000 in grant funding from Honeywell to support its
student engineering competition teams and expand opportunities for hands-on learning,
innovation, and professional development.
Recognizing the financial needs of the chapter’s student competition teams and the importance
of providing students with the resources to bring their engineering ideas to life, ASCE Chapter
President James Grogan and Fundraising Chair Nicole Bonilla-Cruz took the initiative to pursue
the Honeywell grant. Their efforts highlighted the value of ASCE’s student competitions, the
resources needed to sustain them, and the opportunities they create for students to explore
innovative ideas and make a lasting impact on the UNC Charlotte campus.
Following the application process, UNC Charlotte ASCE representatives were invited to present
at Honeywell. James was joined by Manny Lopez, Concrete Canoe Co-Captain, and Madison
Falzarano, 3D Printed Bridge Co-Captain, to represent the chapter and share how the funding
would support its student competition teams.
The $10,000 grant will help students continue developing their engineering projects while
gaining valuable experience in design, problem-solving, teamwork, and project management.
Through these competitions, students have the opportunity to take concepts learned in the
classroom and turn them into tangible projects. Beyond the technical experience, these teams
foster collaboration, creativity, and a sense of community among students who share a passion
for engineering.
For UNC Charlotte ASCE, this achievement represents what can happen when student leaders
recognize a need and take the initiative to create opportunities for others. Behind every
competition are students who dedicate countless hours to learning, designing, building, and
pushing themselves beyond the classroom. Having the resources to support their efforts allows
those students to continue growing, challenging themselves, and discovering what they can
accomplish together.
The chapter is incredibly grateful to Honeywell for investing in its students and believing in their
potential. This support will help strengthen the chapter’s competition teams, create meaningful
opportunities for current members, and inspire future generations of UNC Charlotte engineers.