Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Roger Schroer Wins Dean’s Meritorious Service to Students Award


The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering celebrated its 15th Annual Faculty Awards on May 15, 2012, at The Blackwell Inn. These awards celebrate research accomplishments, the pursuit of knowledge, outstanding teaching abilities, strategic partnerships, and much more. 

Transportation Research Center Inc.’s (TRC Inc.) Roger Schroer was one of the recipients this year for his work with The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research, Buckeye Bullet team.  Roger received the “Dean’s Meritorious Service to Students Award”, which recognizes an individual or group from outside the Ohio State community for exemplary service to students of the College of Engineering or Knowlton School of Architecture.  The award recognizes the support of engineering or architecture students through classroom presentations, internship and co-op opportunities, scholarship, and student organization or activity support.  College departments and recognized student organizations can submit nominations.

Roger has driven three Ohio State electric land-speed vehicles to world records that continue to stand today.  When asked what the most exciting part about setting these records, Roger’s response was that, “the true thrill comes from witnessing the teamwork involved in building the car.”

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Adopt-A-Highway 2012

On May 4, 2012 Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) employees took part in the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up. TRC Inc. has been adopting two miles on U.S. Route 33, for over 17 years. The cleaning takes place two times a year, typically in May and October.

The Adopt-A-Highway program is one of many Community Relations programs that TRC Inc. is involved with. For more information about our Community Relations programs visit: http://www.trcpg.com/aboutcommrelations.asp.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Governor Kasich Visits TRC


Ohio Governor John Kasich and members from JobsOhio stopped by to visit Transportation Research Center (TRC) on April 19, 2012. The group was in the area visiting local employers to encourage business development in Ohio. 

During the visit, Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) President Rick Gildow provided Governor Kasich with an overview of TRC’s history.  Following the presentation, Roger Schroer, TRC Inc. performance driver, took Governor Kasich for a lap on the Dynamic Handling Course, followed by a ride on the 7.5-Mile Test Track.