For his use of engineering techniques to solve real problems of local government, developing and implementing a feedback control simulator to model the State of Oklahoma as an energy producer/consumer, recommending ways to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma communities

"My graduate education at Purdue was the critical factor in establishing a sound foundation on which to build my career. Professor Harold Amrine was my role model. Engineering education is well positioned for the challenges ahead, especially from Asia, as the world becomes increasingly interdependent."