Crane scholars program

Research topics included in the program, jointly adopted by the College of Engineering and Crane Company engineers and staff, include:. Seibel designed an easy-to-swallow fiber optic camera to search for damaged tissue where today's cameras cannot go. Wireless Sensing Lab. Read highlights of research projects and social events at the lab of Dr. Brian Otis, professor of electrical engineering.

The Crane Scholar program provides opportunities for top students to interact with engineers and leaders in cutting-edge research, and Crane is very excited about this unique opportunity to help future engineers build their skills. The Crane Foundation has been supporting higher education and civic organizations for years.

Crane Company's founder, R. Crane was generous and greatly respected in Berkshire County and beyond. In he founded the Berkshire Museum and purchased much of its original contents. Among other beneficiaries of his philanthropy were organizations in his town of Dalton as well as colleges throughout the United States. In he was the main backer of Admiral Robert E. Since , the Fund has been managed and scholarships awarded by a local Board of Trustees.

In , the fund became a constituent fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. The Zenas Crane Fund for Student Aid was established in by the Crane family to support the higher education of worthy students residing in Dalton and neighboring towns.

Since that time, the fund has helped thousands of students pursue their educational goals. General character and all around ability as against scholarship alone shall be the basis of award.

It must clearly appear that the education sought will advantage the student. Berkshire Taconic does not support organizations which in their constitution, by-laws, or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.

The number of awards in any year depends upon the amount of funding available and the number and quality of scholarship applicants.