Trine University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering recognized an
educator and a graduating senior with annual awards this year.
Brian Boehler, executive director at E3 Robotics in Elkhart, Indiana, received the
department’s Outstanding High School Teaching Award. The award is given to a teacher
who inspires young minds to pursue careers in math, science and engineering.
The award includes a $250 stipend and a plaque.
The E3 Robotics Center promotes STEM and STEAM learning for grades K-12 by using robots.
Boehler has been involved with FIRST Robotics for 21 years and has expanded the local
robotics program by 10 times over the past five.
E3 Robotics Center is a nonprofit that focuses on bringing STEM education programs
to as many students as possible through robotics.
Marcus Miller, who graduated in May with an electrical engineering degree, was honored
with the ECE Engineering Spirit Award. The honor is given to electrical and computer
engineering seniors who demonstrate outstanding scholarship and collegiate involvement.
Miller graduated summa cum laude and was named Outstanding Senior in Electrical Engineering.
He also was a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the international honor society of the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
He was named Trine’s Outstanding Spanish Student of the Year for 2021-22.