Robin Hall, a senior in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, was recently awarded the A.O. Putnam Memorial Scholarship by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). The scholarship recognizes exceptional undergraduate students in industrial engineering and amounts to $1,500 over the academic year.
“It is an absolute honor to receive this scholarship from IIE,” said Hall. “This scholarship relieves stress. I don’t have to worry about where the money is coming from. I can focus on studying.”
To be awarded the scholarship, students must demonstrate academic excellence, which includes a GPA of at least 3.4, three letters of recommendations and a faculty nomination.
Dr. Natarajan Gautam, professor and associate department head for undergraduate affairs, nominated Hall for the scholarship.
“Robin is an ambassador for our field and our department,” said Gautam. “She has phenomenal leadership skills and is gifted both academically and socially. It is a tragedy that she never took my class, I could have learned a lot from her.”
In addition to being academically successful, Hall has been actively involved in IIE for three years. She also serves as the pledge coordinator for Alpha Pi Mu, the industrial engineering honor society.
After graduation Hall plans on working as an industrial engineer and is excited about the opportunities the career will offer.
“I’m looking forward to going out in the real world and making a difference,” she said.