The 2nd Annual TN IAC Research Competition 2023-2024
Industrial Assessment Center - U.S. Department of Energy
TN IAC Research Award
Students or staff who publish a peer-reviewed paper (conference or journal accepted) within the budget period
Evaluation Criteria: Rank of journal or conference, Level of involvement in the research, Impact of research on energy efficiency, Journals vs. conference papers, Assessment-driven idea
TN IAC Energy Champion Award
Students, staff or partners who champion energy efficiency savings that could impact manufacturers and the energy efficiency field
Evaluation Criteria: Number of assessments attended and led, Number of webinars or trainings attended and given, Novel recommendations developed
TN IAC Women in Energy Efficiency Award
Celebrating women in energy efficiency who contribute greatly in the field of energy efficiency and impact manufacturers.
Evaluation Criteria: Number of assessments attended and led, Number of webinars and trainings attended and given, Novel recommendations developed, Achievements in energy initiative, Extraordinary achievement helping to drive the energy transition, and Impact in energy sustainability
TN IAC Undergraduate in Energy Efficiency Award
Undergraduate student who champions energy efficiency that could impact manufacturers and the energy field
Evaluation Criteria: Involvement, assessments, professionalism, and diversity of topics
Evaluation Period: 3/1/23 – 2/28/24
Deadline to Apply: 3/31/24
Winners Announced by: 4/15/24
Awards Presented by: 4/30/24
To Apply: Submit the application describing why you should win the award to mdavis@tntech.edu
Question: Contact IAC Director Dr. Ethan Languri at elanguri@tntech.edu
Application form can be found at: www.tntech.edu/IAC
2023-2024 IAC Awards Application Form
List of Awards and Past Winners
TN IAC Research Award
Awarded to students or staff who publish a peer-reviewed paper (conference or journal-accepted)
within the budget period.
2023 Winner: Patrick Swiecichowski
TN IAC Energy Champion Award
Awarded to students, staff, or partners who champion energy efficiency savings through
extensive time, efforts, innovations, that could impact manufacturers and the energy
efficiency field.
2023 Winner: Spencer Jones
TN IAC Women in Energy Efficiency Award
Celebrating women in energy efficiency who contribute greatly in the field. Awarded
to women students or staff who champion energy efficiency and impact manufacturers,
students, and the energy efficiency field.
2023 Winner: Abby Mink
TN IAC Undergraduate in Energy Efficiency Award
Awarded to an undergraduate student who champions energy efficiency savings through
extensive time, efforts, innovations, that could impact manufacturers and the energy
efficiency field.
2023 Winner: Lucas Crawford
Pictured are 2022-2023 Award Winners Lucas Crawford, Spencer Jones, and Patrick Swiecichowski
