2021 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair
Over the past decade we as the Utah Chapter of the ASSP have participated as specialty Judges for the Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair (Senior Science & Engineering). Each year we have various members of our Chapter act as judges, and we select the projects that we think are the best overall relating to Safety, Health and Environmental. There are 10 overall categories/divisions for this competition – which is a Regional Fair – with those projects chosen as the top ones from Ogden and Weber County Schools. This year the event was virtual.
Once again we were impressed with the projects, thought processes and initiative of our upcoming generation. Great minds in the upcoming generation.
For the 2021 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair here are our choices.
Mount Ogden Jr. High
Mount Ogden Jr. SR-EV-017 fire suppression using electricity ($300 scholarship)
Northern Utah Academy for Math Science and Engineering
SR – ES – 001 Minimum Slope Required for Induced Lateral Ground Displacement ($200 scholarship)
Clearfield High School
SR – EN – 013 – A Robotics Assistive Device Application in Minimizing Manibus Tremors by Shaylee Stanger ($100 scholarship)
As a note – we also donated $200 to the actual Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair. Each of our chosen winners have a certificate/plaque we make up for them, along with the scholarship donations – which this year will be handled by Weber State University – as this Fair was virtual and there is no live awards ceremony for 2021.
Thanks in 2021 to our Utah Chapter ASSP Judges for this event: Dave Holland, Trevor Hinckley, Sarah Galvez, Joree Felker and Doug Handy.
Utah ASSP Celebrates Life and Service of Dedicated Safety and Health Professional
Ben Gerlach – Dedicated to serving others and saving lives – 30 years as member of ASSE/ASSP
On behalf of the Executive Board of the Utah Chapter of American Society of Safety Professionals, I would like to express our sincere condolences. Some of the words that have been used to describe Ben’s legacy are highly competent, kind, caring, and dedicated. A great professional and person. The symbol of a safety professional in word and deed. He was a beloved colleague within the chapter and a great leader. His contributions have made us better and helped save innumerable lives and prevented countless injuries. I am personally grateful to have known Ben and to have learned from his example. He will be missed.
-Trevor Hinckley-
Obituary – https://www.russonmortuary.com/obituaries/harry-b-gerlach-jr/11918/
Coat and Blanket Drive
The collection boxes are out and we are taking collections for the Road Home Shelter. The items we would love to collect are new or lightly used coats, jackets, blankets, socks, and hoodies. If you would like to donate, please drop off your items at one of the 4 locations listed on the announcement or if needed call Dave Holland at 801-540-76 zero six and we can arrange a pickup.
WISE Mentoring Program
The WISE Mentoring program successfully connects today’s most talented and experienced women mentors with rising and aspiring mentees. This pairing is designed to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objective, skill development, career option consideration, and network formation. All discussions are strictly confidential between the two parties. If you are an SH&E practitioner seeking to chart a successful career path or a seasoned pro eager to share experiences and insight, please visit the ASSP WISE website for more information.