Minneapolis, MN --  The SMTA is accepting applications for the Hutchins Educational Grant through April 15. Co-sponsored by Circuits Assembly, the $5,000 grant is awarded annually to a graduate student for thesis research in electronic assembly, electronics packaging or a related field.
 
To be considered, students must submit an entry form, academic transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a resume and a one-page thesis research abstract.
 
The grant, presented each year at the SMTA International conference, was established in memory of past SMTA president and industry colleague Dr. Charles Hutchins.
 
The 2004 recipient was Brian McAdams from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) for his project: "Sub-critical Initiation of Delaminations at the Underfill/Passivation Interface in Flip-chip Assemblies."