Moog Gives Engineering Fellowship Money To UB

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Moog Inc. has given $125,000 to UB for a graduate fellowship in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

Richard A. Aubrecht, vice chairman of the board and vice president of planning and technology, said Moog is donating to the university for several reasons.

"UB provides a good source of educated engineers and potential employees. The university's engineering students and professors are researching a variety of topics, many of which are important to future products and development at Moog."

"Finally," Aubrecht said, "Moog is headquartered here in Western New York and we recognize the importance of supporting institutions like UB that are a critical part of the community and the culture." He noted that more than 60 UB engineering alumni work at Moog.

"For years we have enjoyed a good working partnership with Moog and this is the next step in our relationship with a company that we consider to be a community and engineering leader," said Mark H. Karwan, dean of UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

"In addition to supporting a fellowship, Moog executives like CEO Bob Brady understand the value of partnerships, participating in activities like Industry/ University Day, as well as chairing the Buffalo Niagara Partnership."

Karwan said that over the past 20 years, the university has provided many qualified graduates who have been hired by Moog, UB faculty members have collaborated on research projects with Moog engineers and faculty members have taught classes and seminars on-site for the company. He added: "Moog executives like Dick Aubrecht have reciprocated by serving on the SEAS Dean's Council and offering an industry perspective on engineering education and now by offering this fellowship."

The Moog Fellowship will provide $5,000 a year as an additional stipend for a graduate student who is a teaching or research assistant in systems engineering, electrical engineering or engineering design.

"This extra money will help not only the individual student, but also increase the visibility and the reputation of UB's graduate programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences," said Karwan.

Moog is a worldwide manufacturer of precision controls for aerospace, defense and industrial applications.

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