Lawrence Orcutt and Denise Patrick, two current Master of Science in Transportation Management (MSTM) students, were awarded fellowships by Eno Transportation Foundation in March 2008. Lawrence Orcutt was selected to participate as a fellow in the 16th Annual Eno Leadership Development Conference in Washington D.C., May 19 – 22, 2008. The Leadership Development Conference provides participants with a first-hand experience on how transportation policy is developed and implemented. Featuring key government officials, leaders of transportation associations, members of the Congress, and Eno staff, the conference offers an excellent network opportunity as well.

Denise Patrick was selected to participate as a fellow in the Eno Center for Transit Leadership Executive Development Program in Washington D.C., July 20 – 25, 2008. The Transit Leadership Executive Development Program offers first-rate courses that focus on leadership skills and style, with participation from senior-level professionals from the Federal Transportation Administration, transit agencies, and business group members.

Denise Patrick, Christina Watson, and Said El-Khatib were honored by the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) scholarship program in October 2007. The APTF provides scholarships to outstanding students that demonstrate interest in the public transportation industry.

With her essay titled “Quality of Life”, Denise Patrick, current MSTM student and radio dispatcher at Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority, received the APTF’s top scholarship, the Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship Award, which carries a $5,000 prize.

Christina Watson, Valedictorian of the MSTM Class of 2007, was awarded a $1,000 APTF Hall of Fame Scholarship.

Said El-Khatib, current MSTM student and instructor in the Training Department at the San Mateo County Transit District, was also awarded a $1,000 APTF Hall of Fame Scholarship.

Congratulations to you all!