2008 Outstanding Student Thesis Award

Doctoral Dissertation

Jennifer B. Popehn, “Mechanics and Behavior of Slender, Post-Tensioned Masonry Walls Subjected to Transverse Loading” which was conducted under the direction of Dr. Arturo Schultz at the University of Minnesota.

Master’s Thesis

Jon Mjelde, “Performance of Lap Splices in Concrete Masonry Shear Walls” which was conducted under the direction of Dr. David I. McLean at Washington State University.