Dr. Frank Gruber, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Technology, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, was recently presented with the Kaywood Award for contributions to the field of Traffic Safety for his teaching, research, consulting, committee work, and community service in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The award was from the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and sponsored by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Gruber has coordinated NIU’s Traffic Safety Education Endorsement Program for Illinois High School Driver Education teachers. Historically, NIU’s program has been one of the largest in the United States.