SoCEE Students Awarded 2025-26 Moles Scholarship

A graphic with a blue banner at the top reading “SoCEE Students Awarded 2025-26 Moles Scholarship” in white text. Below, there is a congratulatory message: “Congratulations to Max Wolff and Benjamin Shatzel, recipients of the 2025-26 Moles Scholarship, recognizing their dedication to advancing the heavy construction industry.” Centered between two headshots is The Moles logo, which features an engraved mole inside a circular emblem. On the left is Max Wolff, a young man with dark curly hair wearing a light blue collared shirt. On the right is Benjamin Shatzel, a young man with long brown hair, glasses, and a white shirt under a dark jacket.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering proudly congratulates Max Wolff and Benjamin Shatzel on being selected as recipients of the prestigious 2025-26 Moles Scholarship from The Moles, an organization dedicated to advancing the heavy construction industry through education and professional development.

Max Wolff, a civil engineering student, is currently employed at Wolff Engineering, a firm founded by his father. His work focuses on subsurface sewage disposal and site design across Connecticut, with a recent emphasis on septic system design for residential applications. Reflecting on the award, Max shared:

"I am beyond grateful to have received this incredible award and I would like to credit my success to my father, my mother, as well as Dr. Motaref who significantly inspired me to pursue this achievement."

Benjamin Shatzel serves as a Transportation Intern at Barton & Loguidice, contributing to replacement projects for bridges, culverts, and highways throughout Western New York. Benjamin remarked:

"I am honored to receive this award, and it encourages me to continue working hard and to keep pushing forward in my professional journey."

Please join us in celebrating Max and Benjamin on this achievement that recognizes their hard work, dedication, and promise as future leaders in civil engineering and construction.