Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) Announces 2025 3D Printing Scholarship Winners: Colleen Murray and Justin Levy
In a highly anticipated announcement, the Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) has revealed the winners of the 2025 3D printing scholarship program. Colleen Murray, a lecturer at the University of Maryland, and Justin Levy, a student at Ohio State University, have been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship and the Guy E. Bourdo Scholarship, respectively. These prestigious awards recognize passion, commitment, and outstanding contributions in the field of additive manufacturing.
Colleen Murray: The Randy Stevens Scholarship Winner
The Randy Stevens Scholarship, supported by In’Tech Industries, is awarded to a high school teacher or university professor who has made exceptional contributions to the field of additive manufacturing. This year’s winner, Colleen Murray, is a lecturer in the aerospace engineering department at the University of Maryland, where she is leading the development of a new major in electromechanical engineering on the Shady Grove campus. Her research focuses on the mechanical properties of composite materials and additive manufacturing structures, with a particular emphasis on energy absorption characteristics of 3D-printed honeycomb structures for anti-collision applications.
Murray is renowned for her exceptional communication skills, academic leadership, and commitment to promoting education and industry. Dr. Norman Wereley, a fellow aerospace engineering professor at the University of Maryland, praises Murray as “a great communicator, an extraordinary person, a leader, a scholar, a mentor, and a researcher” and believes that she is an ideal candidate for the Randy Stevens Scholarship.
Justin Levy: The Guy E. Bourdo Scholarship Winner
The Guy E. Bourdo Scholarship, sponsored by Cimquest, is awarded to a student who has made exceptional contributions to the field of 3D printing education. This year’s winner, Justin Levy, is a third-year student in mechanical engineering at Ohio State University (OSU) and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the Center for Excellence in Design and Manufacturing (CEDM). His research focuses on the optimization of processes and reduction of costs in laser powder bed (LPBF) 3D printing, and he is committed to developing new fracture support strategies.
Levy’s passion for 3D printing began at the age of 13, and he has since gained extensive experience through internships with Castheon, Inc., a 3D printing company, and the National Security Innovation Network (NSS) X-Force project. He has also founded a manufacturing club that promotes the use of 3D printing in education and has produced over 3,000 masks for medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMUG Scholarship Review
The AMUG scholarship program has a rich history of recognizing outstanding talent in the field of additive manufacturing. Previous winners, such as Brent Griffith and Alex Campbell, have credited the scholarship with opening doors to new opportunities and networking possibilities. The Randy Stevens Scholarship, in particular, recognizes academic and industry leaders who are passionate about promoting education and industry, while the Guy E. Bourdo Scholarship supports students who are making significant contributions to 3D printing education.
AMUG 2025 Conference
The AMUG 2025 conference will take place at the Hilton hotel in Chicago from March 30 to April 3, where Murray and Levy will present their research results on April 1 and interact with the 3D user community. This prestigious event brings together professionals, academics, and students from around the world to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and drive the development of the additive manufacturing industry.
In conclusion, Colleen Murray and Justin Levy are outstanding representatives of the next generation of additive manufacturing leaders, and their scholarship wins demonstrate the exciting potential for innovation and growth in this field. Their contributions will undoubtedly inspire others to pursue careers in additive manufacturing, driving advancements in education, industry, and society as a whole.
