Robert Rapp, a professor of materials science and engineering and Cockeram's adviser, has served as adviser for two other award recipients. In this year's competition, Cockeram was one of 71 applicants from 54 universities who applied. There were three first prizes, three undergraduate awards, and three honorable mentions given. Cockeram, who is 27, is originally from New Carlisle. He earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio State and his master's degree from Wright State University before coming to work with Rapp.
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