Academy of Engineers
The Academy of Engineers honors distinguished University of Idaho alumni and engineers closely tied to Idaho’s legacy of global impact for their contributions to engineering achievement, leadership, education and service to the profession and society.
Members support the College of Engineering through personal and professional example, offer guidance when called upon by the dean, and help encourage private and public support for the college through the University of Idaho Foundation.
AOE Induction Ceremony October 21, 2025
The U of I College of Engineering will hold its annual Academy of Engineers induction ceremony on the University of Idaho Moscow campus in the fall of 2025. Refer back to this website for details.
Mission and Membership
The Academy celebrates engineering leaders for a lifetime of advancing quality of life through innovation, achievement and the highest ethical standards.
Academy of Engineers members
- Richard Allen, Class of 2016
- Tom Anderson, Class of 2011
- Corby Anderson, Class of 2016
- James Arnold, Class of 2017
- Timothy Arnold, Class of 2018
- Jeffrey Ashby, Class of 2012
- Leland Bailey, Class of 2022
- Mark Bathrick, Class of 2017
- Steven Beyerlein, Class of 2024
- Donald Blackketter, Class of 2019
- Forrest Bird, Class of 2012, Deceased
- Douglas Blum, Class of 2012
- Gordon Bopp, Class of 2021, Deceased
- William Bowes, Class of 2012
- Clayton Boyce, Class of 2011
- John Brown, Class of 2020
- Candis Claiborn, Class of 2017
- Patricia Colberg, Class of 2023
- Jim Coleman, Class of 2011
- Paul Cooley, Class of 2019
- Harry Cougher, Class of 2013
- Lynn Davis, Class of 2016
- Stan Desjardins, Class of 2011
- Wayne DeWitt, Class of 2013, Deceased
- Mark Durcan, Class of 2017
- Donald Eddy, Class of 2014
- Thomas Eddy, Class of 2020, Deceased
- Louis Edwards, Class of 2014, Deceased
- William (Bill) Eisinger, Class of 2016
- Aicha Elshabini, Class of 2018
- Byron Flynn, Class of 2019
- Robert Furgason, Class of 2011
- Robert Griffith, Class of 2014, Deceased
- Lisa Grow, Class of 2019
- Dean Haagenson, Class of 2021
- Jesse Haldeman, Class of 2012, Deceased
- Dennis Hanson, Class of 2021
- Robert Harrell, Class of 2012
- Marjorie Hatter, Class of 2016, Deceased
- Mark Hedge, Class of 2023
- Thomas Henderson, Class of 2021
- Karen Higgins, Class of 2012
- Brant Hinze, Class of 2021
- Richard Jacobsen, Class of 2012, Deceased
- Mike Jasberg, Class of 2022
- Joe Keegan, Class of 2022
- Brent Keeth, Class of 2023
- Dennis Keiser, Class of 2018
- David Kohli, Class of 2016, Deceased
- Donald Kopczynski, Class of 2015
- Jack Lemley, Class of 2011, Deceased
- Bryant Lemon, Class of 2017, Deceased
- Jim Linford, Class of 2016
- Eugene Luntey, Class of 2012, Deceased
- Paul May, Class of 2013
- Kenneth Mays, Class of 2024
- John Marks, Class of 2011, Deceased
- James Milligan, Class of 2014, Deceased
- Zimri Mills, Class of 2011, Deceased
- Steven Miranda, Class of 2018
- Charles Mitchell, Class of 2015
- Tom Mueller, Class of 2017
- Albert Myers, Class of 2011, Deceased
- James Okeson, Class of 2014
- Ron Olson, Class of 2011
- Michael Olson, Class of 2019
- Satish Pamidi, Class of 2013
- Lyle Parks, Class of 2013
- Michael Patterson, Class of 2024
- Charles Peterson, Class of 2013
- Nick Purdy, Class of 2020
- Steve Renfro, Class of 2024
- James Ritter, Class of 2014
- Burch Roark, Class of 2015
- Joseph Rumble, Class of 2012, Deceased
- James Russell, Class of 2012, Deceased
- Arnfinn Rusten, Class of 2016
- Yogi Sarin, Class of 2017
- Edmund O. Schweitzer III, Class of 2023
- Charles Sievert, Class of 2012, Deceased
- George Simmons, Class of 2015
- Ted Sorenson, Class of 2020
- Allen Stubberud, Class of 2015
- Kirk Sullivan, Class of 2018, Deceased
- Alfred Susu, Class of 2022
- Jack Swearengen, Class of 2012
- Patrick Taylor, Class of 2017
- Frank Thomas, Class of 2014, Deceased
- Bill Thomson, Class of 2021
- Robert Twiggs, Class of 2023
- Virginia Valentine, Class of 2012
- Jon Van Gerpen, Class of 2022
- Bess Vance, Class of 2011
- Keith VanScotter, Class of 2015
- Sara VanTassel, Class of 2024
- Edgar Vidal, Class of 2022
- Margrit von Braun, Class of 2013
- Jan Welch, Class of 2024
- Bob White, Class of 2018
- Kim Zentz, Class of 2020
The academy mission
The Academy of Engineers works to honor eminent engineers who are University of Idaho alumni or those engineers deeply connected to Idaho’s strong legacy of global engineering impact. The Academy of Engineers recognizes individuals for their personal contributions to engineering achievement, leadership, engineering education and service to the profession and society.
The academy salutes engineering leaders for their lifetime commitment to advancing the quality of life through achievement, high ethical standards, innovation and commitment.
The responsibilities of academy members will be to strengthen the College of Engineering through personal and professional example, by providing advisory guidance and counsel at the call of the dean, and by encouraging personal, corporate, foundation and government gifts and grants to the Board of Trustees of the University of Idaho Foundation for the benefit of the College of Engineering at University of Idaho.
Academy membership characteristics
Selected members will be living at the time of selection and distinguished for the following:
- Unique and lasting contributions to the theory and practice of engineering, demonstrated major accomplishments, or guidance in emerging fields of engineering technology, and/or
- Leadership of an organization that has made noteworthy national or international contributions in design, construction, production, or product delivery through the application of complex engineering principles, and/or
- Demonstrated exceptional service to their community, the College of Engineering, the profession, and/or the public.
Membership selection
- Nominations are solicited from current academy members, faculty of the College of Engineering and the engineering community.
- The nominations will be reviewed by the Academy Review Committee of the College of Engineering. This committee will select approximately 6-8 finalists from the pool of nominees.
- A packet will be produced for each one of these candidates and the packets will be reviewed and rated by current academy members.
- The Academy Review Committee will study the ratings and identify the top finalists.
Academy structure
- Selected members will receive a certificate and medal to be awarded at an induction ceremony. A framed photograph with a personal biography of each member of the academy shall be prominently displayed in the College of Engineering. It will be easily read by and accessible to students. The photo and biography will also be displayed on the college’s website.
- An annual meeting of the academy will be held in the spring academic semester. An academy president will be selected from among the members. The annual meeting will include new member induction and other action or business items deemed appropriate by the members.
- The academy will be limited to 100 living members, unlimited emeritus members (non-living) and no more than 10 new members selected in any single year.