Sponsor Organizations for my Scholarships and Fellowships
List of awards
Web links may expire, so a local copy (usually PDF or JPG file) has been provided. Many of these awards are related to specific projects which I have led or been a team member (Projects page here)
2014
U.S. Green Building Council, MAP Sustainable Energy Fellow, for Summer 2014. (Renamed as Schneider Fellows in 2015 by the Stanford University Haas Center for Public Service.) Press links to follow as released. Linked In Update here. USGBC Press Release Here - See Page 4. Final Report on Geothermal Energy Opportunities in the USA
2013
Winner, Victor O. Schinnerer Summer Research Fellowship on "Navigating Sustainability" Schinnerer Press Release Schinnerer website complete report (pdf) online interactive presentation NSPE recognition
LEED Green Associate Certification Renewal through 2015 (pdf)
2012
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), "New Faces in Engineering" ASCE web site local copy more from the University of WY about ASCE nominees the competition
2011
National Association of Professional Engineers in Industry Award NSPE announcement (pdf) local copy
Association of General Contractors Scholarship Award AGC (pdf) Foundation Report with Scholarship list local copy
Association of Civil Engineers Y.C. Yang Award web link to ASCE scholarship list local copy of announcement local copy of scholarship list
Vanguard Women in IT Award, for my interests in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and energy analyses of structures local copy
CMAA (Construction Management Assoc.) Scholarship for Mid-Atlantic region, in which I discuss a possible franchise structure for a green building services firm, the fictitious "Eco-Shops" web link local copy
National Remodeling Scholarship web link local copy
Wire Reinforcement Institute Award web site local copy
Lee Evans National Assoc. of Home Builders Award web site local copy
2010
Association for Non-Destructive Testing Award ASNT web link local copy
Wyoming Engineering Society Carl Osland Scholarship local copy
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology Park Espenschade Memorial Scholarship Winner (IEST web link no longer available) local copy
2010 University of Wyoming, G. Heberling, Mortar Board President web link local copy Chicago National Convention Press Release
2010 Polish-American Engineers Scholarship web link (pdf) local copy
2009
AREMA John J. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship for Railway Engineering, in which I discuss developments for modern terminus structures web link local copy
University of Wyoming McElhone Symphony Awards web link local copy
University of Wyoming Mining Competition - "Most Innovative" Award (using RFID devices combined with modified personnel procedures for mining safety) web link photo press release
ENTELEC Wayne Black Scholarship, for a discussion on ways to improve labor retention in the engineering/telecommunications sector web link local copy
2008
Northrop Grumman Engineering Award for Caroline County, MD press release in Star-Democrat newspaper local copy
National Federation of Independent Business - Entrepreneurial Award for Gretchen Heberling's business "Capital Players" web link local copy letter from Senator Barbara Mikulshi regarding award
My Employers
LinkedIn Recommendations
Winnie (Davis) Hung, Senior Manager, Exponent Engineering
"Gretchen is a very conscientious and organized worker. She excels in training and performing knowledge transfer (especially in P6 scheduling) with people of various skillsets and background. She is on top of her tasks and a responsible team member."
Dan Winters, Senior Fellow - Business Strategy and Finance, USGBC
"Gretchen's tenure as Stanford MAP Fellow was spent onsite at the US Green Building Council in Washington DC where she tackled several high-profile projects, delivered exceptional work, and emerged as a strong leader. I highly recommend Gretchen on the basis of her technical expertise, strong work ethic, and advanced communication skills. You can check out some of Gretchen's topical work at insight.gbig.org. Please reach out to me for additional details"
Frank Musica, Senior Risk Management Attorney at Victor O. Schinnerer & Co:
"As a Research Fellow, Gretchen's task was to determine through online research, personal interviews and analysis of proprietary claims information, the aspects of sustainable design and construction that would have the greatest impact to design professionals. Based on her examination of the information, she worked with professional staff to document recommendations for professional practice. Her research paper, made available to the entire community of designers and constructors, provides the background information and analysis to assist firms in approach sustainable design and construction in a prudent manner. Her project as a Research Fellow will have a lasting impact ." Service Category: Writer/Editor Year first hired: 2013 Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative"
Ryan Kobbe, Academic Professional at UW:
"As a student services coordinator and lecturer for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, I work closely with many of our students. Within this capacity, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Gretchen Heberling. ,,, As an instructor, I credit Gretchen for not only facilitating her own success, but also for acting as a valued resource in the classroom. Always inquisitive, Gretchen was willing to ask critical questions and engage in meaningful dialogue. She works well with her peers, and is an effective team leader with many friends in engineering and the humanities."