Vote now for the audience award
Professor Jacquelien Scherpen, University of Groningen, is one of the three finalists for the Prins Friso Engineering award 2023. Jacquelien Scherpen is also part of the top team of Holland High Tech as captain of science.
In addition to the jury prize, there is also a audience award. For this Audience award, everyone can vote for one of the three nominees from 14 February to 13 March. This year, all three nominees are women. On March 15, during the Day of the Engineer, the winner will be announced. Princess Beatrix and Princess Mabel are also present.
About Jacquelien Scherpen
Jacquelien Scherpen is Professor of Systems and Control Engineering at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), director of the Groningen Engineering Center and captain of science of the top team Holland High Tech.
"I think it's fantastic to work with young people, to see them flourish and to be able to stimulate their creativity, and at the same time to be able to work on the big social issues."
Prins Friso Engineering Award
The Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) is awarding the prize for the ninth time this year. It wants to use the prize to make excellent engineers and their work visible. In addition to the jury prize and the public prize, a prize is also awarded to a student team.
