Scholarship Recipients 2021-2022
College of Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering
On behalf of the Department of Industrial Engineering, I take great pleasure in presenting to you our 2021-2022 departmental scholarship recipients. These students have proven themselves to be excellent students and citizens, and we are proud to have them as part of our program. For the 2021-2022 academic year, we have awarded over $175,000 in scholarships to fifty-five industrial engineering students. Clearly, this would not be possible without the generous financial support of the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering and other members of our industrial engineering family. The students, faculty and staff of the Department of Industrial Engineering are most thankful for this support. If you have questions about our scholarship program, please do not hesitate to contact me at (479) 575-3667 or lpohl@uark.edu. Sincerely,
Letitia M. Pohl Teaching Associate Professor Chair, Scholarship Committee
4207 Bell Engineering Center • Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 • 479-575-3156 • 479-575-8431 (FAX)
Zayna Abu-Safe
Zayna Abu-Safe is a sophomore industrial engineering student born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She just recently moved back to Fayetteville after graduating high school in Amman, Jordan, located in the Middle East. Zayna is very eager to begin her engineering classes in the fall and expand her knowledge of the field. She hopes to spend the summer interning with companies that will help give her insight on what its really like being an industrial engineer. Zayna plans to return for her master’s in public health and eventually work with pharmaceutical companies to develop medicines.
AAIE Hamdy and Karen Taha Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,500.00
Armon Afrasiabi is a upcoming junior in the Industrial Engineering Department. Although the
Armon Afrasiabi
pandemic has left a bad taste in his mouth for school, he is excited to resume normal academics in the fall. He enjoys and has missed the camaraderie that came from working with classmates on challenging problems. After starting a summer internship, a fresh excitement has taken hold for what is left on offer for his degree plan. Armon is still exploring options for possible careers, but he sees himself leaning more towards financial services, business design/analytics or software engineering.
AAIE Chris and Jennifer Baltz -- $500.00 AAIE Wayne and Bonnie Crandell Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00
Maryam Alimohammadi
Maryam is an industrial engineering doctoral student from Kurdistan, Iran. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in industrial engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. She moved to the United States in 2017 to start her Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. Since then, she has worked as a research and teaching assistant in the Industrial Engineering Department. She is involved in several student organizations, including Alpha Pi Mu, Tau Beta Pi, and the INFORMS student chapter, where she holds the president’s position. She is also a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE) and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Maryam is currently working on research in the field of health care systems. She applies various mathematical models and machine learning tools to achieve better decision-making in complex
healthcare systems such as intensive care units. She has submitted and presented her work at several conferences and she hopes to teach and continue her research as an influential faculty member in the future.
AAIE Kim and William Needy Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Taha Family Scholarship -- $1,000.00
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Riley Baker
Riley Baker is a sophomore industrial engineering major. She is from Richardson, Texas but fell in love with the University of Arkansas and Fayetteville in high school. She joined Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Delta Rho and the Society of Women Engineers when she came to the University of Arkansas to be more involved during her college career. She is the daughter of Amy and Robert Baker. She knew industrial engineering was right for her when she talked to an alumni from the University of Arkansas who works at Google, they proved to her that hard work and dedication allow for success. She has big plans for herself in the future and would love to get an internship with Tiffany & Co. in New York, New York. After she graduates from the University of Arkansas in the spring of 2024, she would like to attend graduate school in New York City and pursue an MBA to fully expand her career options after college.
AAIE Lowrance and Marilyn Hodge Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $500.00 David D. and Nancy J. Foust AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,500.00
Neil is an honors college senior industrial engineering student from Bentonville, Arkansas.
Neil Balasekaran
He is minoring in data analytics. Both Neil’s father and grandfather come from engineering backgrounds and taught him the importance of critical thinking and problem solving. Neil developed an interest of math and science at an early age and is currently pursuing engineering and pre-medicine. His interests include tennis and football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and thanks his fraternity and the college for elevating his leadership skills. He is grateful for the learning opportunities in industrial engineering and strives to enhance his skills personally and professionally.
AAIE Don and Pam Dillard Scholarship -- $1,000.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Jackson Barclay
Jackson is from Rogers, Arkansas. After moving on campus at the beginning of his freshman year, he quickly became involved by joining the Phi Delta Theta fraternity where he was appointed to serve as a member of the scholarship committee. Jackson also enrolled in the Honors College and became an Honors Ambassador for the University of Arkansas. Having just completed his sophomore year in the spring of 2021, he is excited to see the ways in which he may become more involved as a student on the University of Arkansas campus and more specifically, within the Department of Industrial Engineering. He hopes to graduate in May of 2023 with a minor in Data Analytics. After achieving his undergraduate degree, Jackson hopes to potentially further his education, by getting an MBA.
AAIE Angela Harrison Kuli and Kirk Kuli Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Bill and Mary Lou Cravens Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00
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Tevari Barker
Tevari is a first year industrial engineering graduate student from Texarkana, Texas. Barker received his bachelor of science in industrial engineering degree and a data analytics minor in May 2020. He is currently a graduate research assistant at the System Design and Analytics Laboratory. His research focuses on early life cycle prediction of reliability and decision-making in system acquisition. In his free time, he likes to play music, read motivational and selfimprovement books, listen to movie scores, and run on the trails in Northwest Arkansas. He is also a member of the Industrial Engineering Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu, a former member of the University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble and the Razorback Marching Band. Barker will complete his master’s degree in spring 2022 and aims to work in a research laboratory post-graduation.
AAIE John and Mary Lib White Scholarship -- $500.00 Eric Malstrom Endowed Memorial Scholarship -- $1,500.00
Cody is a junior industrial engineering student from North Little Rock, Arkansas. He got involved
Cody Bonds
very early in college by becoming a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He is also a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE) and held the position of Sophomore Representative. He completed a summer internship with Palmetto Engineering and Consulting during the summer of 2020, and was invited back the summer of 2021 to work in the field under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer surveying for the placement of fiber optic cable. Cody is thankful for all that the U of A and the Industrial Engineering Department are doing to prepare him for his future career. He could not be more proud to be a Razorback!
AAIE Jim and Pat Hubbard Scholarship -- $2,000.00 AAIE Robert and Ellen Etien Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Bill Byers Bill is a junior industrial engineering student from Rogers, Arkansas. He has had his heart set on engineering since high school. He says this was initiated by his cousin, who graduated from the University of Arkansas with his Electrical Engineering degree, so he was very eager to start his own engineering journey at the University of Arkansas. Bill is pursuing a minor in Data Analytics and is an active member of the executive team within his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. After graduation in May 2023, Bill plans on pursuing a career in Logistics at a major company located in Northwest Arkansas such as J.B. Hunt, Tyson, or Walmart.
AAIE G. Kent Burnett Scholarship -- $1,500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,500.00
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Neel Valjibhai Chanchad Neel is a Ph.D. student in the Industrial Engineering Department from Mumbai, India. After completing his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering he decided to pursue his higher education abroad and chose the University of Arkansas. He was excited to start his study in the United States, but was also nervous at the same time, as he was going to move away from his parents for the first time, by 8,490 miles! So far, he has had a wonderful experience in the United States and felt very welcome. Apart from being interested in engineering, he loves to organize events. He is involved with several student organizations at the University of Arkansas, such as Friends of India and Honor Society Chapter UARK, where he holds the President and Treasurer Position respectively. In his free time, Neel likes to play cricket and go camping. Neel’s research area is in humanitarian logistics and currently, he is working on developing strategies for optimal route planning for first responders, during and after a disaster. After completing his Ph.D., he plans to go into industry to work with some of his dream companies to gain a better understanding of real-time challenges for developing good optimization strategies.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00 Eric Malstrom Endowed Memorial Scholarship -- $500.00
Trinity is a sophomore from Arlington, Texas. She is also double majoring in German through the
Trinity Colbert
International Engineering Program and will study and work in Germany for a full academic year. Trinity immediately got involved when she decided to live in the Engineering Living Learning Community her freshman year. It was there, she developed key skills and relationships. She now works as a Peer Mentor for our First Year Engineering Program. She will spend summer 2021 on campus, participating in the eight-week Google Applied Machine Learning Summer Program.
AAIE Bob and Jo Davidson Scholarship -- $1,000.00 AAIE Joel and Karen Jewell -- $500.00 AAIE Palmer and Alice Terrell Scholarship Honoring Ron and Betty Morris -- $500.00
Cleondra Cooks
Cleondra is a senior industrial engineering student from Crossett, Arkansas. She shares that her love for engineering started when she was in middle school. “I participated in a program named “GEE”, Girls Engaged in Engineering. The focus of this program was to show girls that engineering can be fun. Ever since, I have wanted to major in engineering, which is why I chose to study at the University of Arkansas.” On campus, Cleondra is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she holds the position as First Vice-President. She is also a member of the PATH Program, the Black Students Association, and the National Society of Black Engineers where she serves as treasurer. Cleondra was a member of the Arkansas Razorback Cheerleading team over past four years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and running. During summer 2021, she interned with Frito-Lay in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $5,000.00
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Jessica Creech
Jessica is a junior industrial engineering student from Southlake, Texas. She got involved on campus quite early by becoming a member of the Society of Women Engineers, where she is now involved with the outreach program and STEM book club. She is also a member of Tau Beta Pi and is working toward graduating with honors. Within the Industrial Engineering Department, Jessica is an active member of Alpha Pi Mu and is involved with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. She has spent the previous year working as an undergraduate research assistant focused on statistical data analysis and will continue with this study over the summer. Jessica will be spending her upcoming fall semester studying abroad in Jönköping, Sweden.
AAIE Brian and Becky Henley Scholarship -- $1,000.00 AAIE Vance and Sherrill Clement Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,500.00 John L. Imhoff Global Studies Scholarship -- $3,500.00
Enmanuel is senior from Arequipa, Peru. His time in college has not been easy, as his family
Enmanuel De La Gala
was hit by difficult circumstances. His motivation and passion to become an engineer propelled him to continue with his studies despite this adversity. He hopes one day to be able to help other college students whose struggles may be an obstacle in their academic performance, and to use those struggles to become a better person, and better students through resilience. Enmanuel plans to return Peru upon graduation, to spend more time with his family, and dreams to work on international trade of goods between Peru and other countries. He is truly grateful for this time in Arkansas, as it has allowed him to make friends that he now sees as brothers and sisters. He said he has fallen in love with his major. He finds it fascinating that the major engineering decisions in the world are made based on data, optimization algorithms, and simulations. His major goals are to be a good role model to his younger brother, a productive citizen, and an industrial engineer who never gives up. He has work experience as an interpreter, and during the summer of 2021 he will be a database administration assistant for Questel, a French IT service management company. Outside of class, he enjoys music, and cycling.
Bill and Pat Keltner AAIE Memorial Endowed Scholarship -- $1,000.00 J. Wayne and Bonnie Jean Crandell AAIE Endowed Scholarship -- $2,500.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $500.00 Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $3,000.00
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Jaiden Ellerbee
Jaiden is a senior industrial engineering student from Springfield, Missouri. Jaiden enjoys industrial engineering because she is intrigued by process efficiency and product improvement. For as long as she and her parents can remember, she has been driven by the idea of becoming an engineer. She is a third year returning peer mentor for the First Year Engineering program. She studied abroad in Australia in spring 2020 and was sent home due to COVID, but learned a lot from her time there. She hopes she gets the opportunity to travel more in the future.
Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,500.00
Karleigh is a sophomore industrial engineering student from Morrilton, Arkansas. She got
Karleigh Eoff
involved very early in college by becoming a member of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity, where she currently holds an appointed officer position as the Tutoring Coordinator. She also joined the Hogs Service Dogs RSO on campus and has recently accepted a job as a Peer Mentor for the College of Engineering. She is also a member of the Honors College. Karleigh will spend summer 2021 working as intern for Crow Group in Morrilton, Arkansas with a Project Manager.
AAIE Bob and Mary Ann McKuin Scholarship in Memory of Bernice McKuin Lindley and Robert Jake McKuinj-- $1,000.00 AAIE Nachtmann Chimka Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Emily Farrell
Emily is entering into her sophomore year as an industrial engineering major. She is 18 years old and has a very large family with many siblings. She considers herself an athletic, courageous and adventurous person. Emily has many fields of interest and passions, including cars, sports, and exploring pretty much anything. She prides herself on her critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems.
AAIE John and Helen Selig Scholarship -- $1,000.00 AAIE Tim and Kelly McKenzie Scholarship -- $500.00
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Olivia Gammill
Olivia Gammill is a senior industrial engineering student from Springfield, Missouri. In addition to her industrial engineering degree, she will receive a minor in data analytics with a supply chain emphasis. She will serve as the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers student chapter communications officer for the 2021-2022 academic year. Additionally, she is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Rotaract, Alpha Chi Omega, and Order of Omega. Olivia hopes to find a lifelong career in logistics and supply chain.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Abby is an honors sophomore industrial engineering student from Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is
Abigail Harris
a graduate of Southside High School where she graduated in the top 5% of her class. Within the Industrial Engineering Department, she is an active member of Alpha Pi Mu and the student chapter of Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, where she was recently elected as the President-Elect for the coming year. She is also an active member of the Society of Women Engineers and works as a Peer Mentor for the First Year Engineering Program. Abby has achieved a 4.0 GPA and been a member of the Chancellor’s list all 4 semesters of her college career. Outside of the College of Engineering, Abby is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority where she serves as the Assistant to the House Mother. She is also an active member of the Wesley College Ministry where she serves on the leadership team. Abby will spend summer 2021 as an intern in the Pricing and Supply Chain Engineering Department at ArcBest in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jean Rountree Fite Memorial Scholarship -- $500.00 John and Lois Imhoff Endowment Scholarship -- $2,500.00
Kaylee Harrison
Kaylee is a junior I.E. student pursuing a minor in Data Analytics. She is currently working as a work-study student in the Industrial Engineering Department. Kaylee serves as the Executive Director of Cardinal Nights and also works as a First Year Engineering Peer Mentor.
AAIE Steve and Bobbe Schulte Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00 David D. and Nancy J. Foust AAIE Endowed Scholarship -- $1,500.00 in Industrial Engineering -- $1,500.00
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Christopher Haywood
Christopher Haywood was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas. With his grandpa being a chemical engineer, the field of engineering is always something Christopher wanted to explore. Once joining the University of Arkansas, Christopher decided on industrial engineering and never looked back. He is active in the College of Engineering, serving as a peer mentor for the First Year Engineering Program and also being a member of the National Society of Black Engineers.
AAIE Ed and Tish Pohl Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,500.00 Prakash and Ann Jalihal Engineering Care -- $1,000.00
Andrew is the middle child of Brian and Fonda Hume’s three sons. He was raised in the small
Andrew Hume
metro Atlanta town of Dacula, GA. He is a senior expecting to graduate with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering in 2022. Andrew chose to pursue a degree in industrial engineering after a winding path in the professional world. The time spent in the working world accentuated the value of a strong set of skills that a field like engineering can provide, so he returned to school in 2019. “To be chosen for this scholarship is one of the greatest honors I have ever received. I am so blessed to have people who believe in me enough to help fund my education. Thank you to all the donors and faculty at the university, I will strive to make those who put this faith in me proud and bring honor to my family name.”
AAIE Robert and Ellen Etien Scholarship -- $3,000.00 Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $5,500.00
Reza Iranzad
Reza (Aydin) is a doctoral industrial engineering student from BandarAbbas, Iran. He began his journey in industrial engineering at a well-known university in Iran. Working hard, through seven years, he graduated his B.Sc. and M.Sc. diplomas. He then began his doctoral career at the University of Arkansas, which has an excellent industrial engineering program. He has attended and given presentations at several conferences. Within the Department of Industrial Engineering, he has worked as a teaching assistant for several courses and is a member of Alpha Pi Mu. Aydin has one paper under revision and is currently working on research to forecast the cancer response to chemotherapy using machine learning methods coupled with Spatial-statistics models.
AAIE Gary W. and Lana Taber Hunt Scholarship -- $500.00 Karen Taha Memorial Scholarship -- $1,000.00
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Valerie Jackson
Valerie is a junior industrial engineering student pursuing a Spanish minor. Within the Industrial Engineering Department, she serves as the Secretary for Alpha Pi Mu and has begun honors research with one of her professors. Within engineering as a whole, she serves as the Recording Secretary for Tau Beta Pi. Valerie is also very involved on campus in other ways. She leads as Vice President of Internal Affairs for Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority (overseeing the chapter’s Academics, Ritual, Risk Prevention, Member Engagement, and Events Directors) and she leads as a part of the Arkansas Associative Student Government as a member of the Office of Financial Affairs board. Valerie is also very involved in Fellowship Bible Church, where she mentors and leads a group of 8th grade girls who she meets with weekly. She is also going to Madrid, Spain to study abroad and help finish her Spanish minor, in the summer of 2021. Valerie has fallen in love with the Department of Industrial Engineering, and is looking forward to what she can accomplish in the years to come.
AAIE Buck and Colleen Johns Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Jim and Annette Hawkins Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE John and Mary Lib White Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Chloe is a now a senior industrial engineering student from Rogers, Arkansas. Her interest in
Chloe Kordsmeier
engineering began early in high school where she was encouraged by her teachers and fellow students to embrace what has traditionally been seen as a masculine profession. Initially she was interested in studying mechanical engineering. However, her coursework and talking with recent industrial engineering graduates opened her mind to new possibilities and to what looks to be a better fit for her skill-set and personality. During her first semester Chloe became an active member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority where she serves on the Banner Committee and the Functions Committee. She also was the Product Development Chair for the Society of Women Engineers and became a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Additionally, she just started working as an intern for Arvest Bank and is excited to see where that takes her.
AAIE Gary W. and Lana Taber Hunt Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE John McKuin Scholarship Honoring Phyllis and Barry McKuin -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00
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Zachary Leondike
Zach is a junior industrial engineering student from The Colony, Texas. He has been heavily involved in Theta Tau professional engineering fraternity since his freshman year, where he has been a part of the Board of Governors and the Rush Committee. Zach volunteers his time at Lovepac’s, a food shelter in his home town, which supports school children who might not have food to eat over the holidays. He will be spending summer 2021 interning at RLG Consulting Engineers in Dallas, Texas in the Survey Department.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Xinchao received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in aerospace engineering from Nanjing University of
Xinchao Liu
Aeronautics and Astronautics in China. With great interest in industrial engineering, he moved to the United States in 2019 to pursue his doctoral degree at University of Arkansas. His research interests are related to aviation safety. His ongoing task is to develop a fast and cheap emulator for airborne UAV-aircraft collision analysis by combining domain knowledge and data-driven mathematical tools. During his past two years at the University of Arkansas, he was recognized at the poster competition of the 2020 Data Science Day conference by NESS (New England Statistical Society) and passed his Ph.D. qualifying exam. For 2021-2022, he will serve as a volunteer for the Quality, Statistics & Reliability International Committee of INFORMS (the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Science), and a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Student Leadership Board. Xinchao became member of the Alpha Pi Mu honor society in 2020. In the future, Xinchao hopes to become a skilled researcher with multidisciplinary knowledge.
AAIE G. Kent Burnett Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Larry Stephens Family Scholarship -- $1,000.00
Du’Maurier Looney
Du’Maurier is a junior industrial engineering student from West Memphis, Arkansas. He began getting involved very early in college by joining the Accelerate Student Achievement Program, he has participated in the Razorback Marching Band and been a Resident Assistant in the Housing Department. He is also involved in several student organizations including the AEP program, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Du’Maurier is currently working on starting his own Amazon store.
AAIE Palmer and Alice Terrell Scholarship -- $1,000.00 Honoring Rick and Kathy Malstrom -- $1,000.00 David D. and Nancy J. Foust AAIE Endowed Scholarship -- $1,000.00 in Industrial Engineering -- $1,000.00
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Andres Luna Orosco Amelunge
Andres is a senior industrial engineering student who transferred to the University of Arkansas in 2019 after studying in his home country, Bolivia. Andres is a member of two engineering honor societies, Alpha Pi Mu and Tau Beta Pi. Before arriving in the states, Andres worked as a tutor for high school students in STEM classes. Currently, he works as a Teaching Assistant for Computing Methods, as well as an Academic Resident Assistant at Gregson Hall. He will be taking on the responsibility of overseeing the academics of all residents around central campus during the 20212022 academic year. Within the Department of Industrial Engineering, he was recently elected vice-president of the student chapter Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers.
Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $5,500.00
Glory Manson-Endeboh
Glory Manson is a second year graduate industrial engineering and operations management
student from Rivers, Nigeria. She served as a Senator of the Associated Student Government of Northwest Arkansas Community College during her time there. She is a member of professional organizations such as Phi-Theta Kappa and the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). She currently holds the National Engaged Leader Award in the NSLS. She also worked as an Applications Support Specialist in the IT department of the University of Arkansas. She is involved with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the African Students Organization where she was first the Event Coordinator and now holds the position of President. She has also worked as a two-term Teaching Assistant for the Engineering Statistics course. Glory is currently a Research Assistant and is working to build models of prediction for pediatric sepsis using machine learning and data science.
AAIE Bill and Margaret Harrison Scholarship -- $500.00 Eric Malstrom Endowed Memorial Scholarship -- $1,500.00
Skylar Mantooth
Skyler is a junior industrial engineering student from Cabot, Arkansas. She is involved in numerous organizations on campus, including Delta Delta Delta fraternity, Theta Tau fraternity, and the Society of Women Engineers. She serves as a Rush Chair and Chapter Development Chair for Theta Tau, and actively participates in numerous philanthropy events for Delta Delta Delta. In upcoming semesters, Skyler hopes to spend her time studying abroad. She is constantly looking for new motivation within industrial engineering, and has peak interests in sustainability and environmental issues. She hopes to use this focus in finding a career that she can love for a lifetime.
AAIE Al and Paula Taylor Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Bill & Pat McKamey Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Dana and Christie Sedgass Scholarship Honoring Hamdy Taha -- $1,000.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
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Aidan Massanelli
Aidan Massanelli is a junior student from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the only child of Scott Massanelli and Nathalie Coulter. Aidan came to the University of Arkansas as a civil engineering major but quickly found out that his interests lay in industrial engineering. Aidan hopes to pursue a career in logistics and operations. He served as a First Year Engineering Peer Mentor his sophomore year to help other students get adjusted to the engineering program. In summer 2021, Aidan will be completing a summer internship for the Brecham Group consulting firm where he will work on multiple industrial engineering projects.
AAIE Andrea and Ralph Sandage Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Larry Stephens Family Scholarship -- $1,500.00
Conner is a junior from Mountain Home, Arkansas. He chose industrial engineering because
Conner Oxford
he is passionate about finding more efficient ways to accomplish goals by applying engineering skills. He is the son of Kevin and Penny Oxford and plans to graduate in May 2023 with a minor in Data Analytics. He is currently a Resident Assistant at Maple Hill West at the University of Arkansas and is also a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. In his free time, Conner loves being outdoors with his friends and family on the lakes surrounding Mountain Home, Arkansas. Conner hopes to study abroad and travel as he continues his education.
AAIE G. Kent Burnett Scholarship -- $1,500.00 AAIE Jean Rountree Fite Memorial Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00
Madelyne Pearl
Madelyne is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri. She is also pursuing a minor in data analytics. In her free time, she enjoys walking trails, playing with her dogs, and being with friends. She first visited the University of Arkansas on a recruiting trip for the swim team, and as soon as she stepped on campus, knew it was the place for her. Madelyne is a member of the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, the Arkansas Razorback Swim Team, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes . She says she is grateful for the industrial engineering program at the University of Arkansas, and her professors and advisors who want her to succeed in pursuing both her academic and athletic goals.
AAIE Duane and Mary Neal Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE John English Family Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
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Joshua Peetoom
Joshua is the son of Trent and Erin Peetoom. He is an upcoming sophomore pursuing a minor in Data Analytics. He was born in Orlando, Florida and lived there for less than a year before he moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where he has lived for a majority of his life. Joshua has known he wanted to be an industrial engineer since his senior year in high school. He knew it would lead to development of his own communication and working skills, and that he could improve the lives of others. Joshua has worked several jobs throughout his life and would like to take on internships in organizations such as J.B. Hunt and Walt Disney World. He finds pleasure in reading, watching sports and discussing different topics with family and friends.
David E. Hibler Memorial Endowed Scholarship -- $1,500.00 John and Lois Imhoff Endowment Scholarship -- $500.00
German is a junior industrial engineer from Springdale, Arkansas. He was a part of an
German Pena
engineering academy in high school, and this is where his love for engineering began. He anticipates graduating at the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and possibly furthering his engineering education by attending graduate school for engineering management. He is determined to leave this school as an innovative leader in this industry, and hopes to lead technical teams in research and development. Whether that be a manufacturing company to a sales firm, he wants to deliver high-quality work. His utmost goal is to utilize the technical skills, innovative ideas, leadership experience, and creativity that he has gained from the industrial engineering program to achieve these goals and to join a reputable company.
John D. Selig Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Jaira Porter
Jaira has enjoyed her time at the University of Arkansas. During her first year, she served as Community Service Chair for the student chapter of the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE). She was also a member of the Black Student Association and Students Advocating Stronger Sisterhood. During her sophomore year, she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and was elected to the Membership Chair position for the NSBE. In her junior year, Jaira served as membership chair for NSBE, and continued serving in the community with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. At the end of her junior year she moved into the role of president for NSBE, for the 2020-2021 academic year. As she begins her final year at the University, Jaira will serve her second term as NSBE President and is starting a new position as Treasurer for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She says she loves to create interesting programs, recruit new members, improve continuous involvement and do the best job she can for the organizations.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $3,000.00 John and Lois Imhoff Endowment Scholarship -- $2,000.00
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Luis Puente Zarate
Luis Puente was born in Mexico, and moved to the United States with his family when he was 8. Luis is a junior industrial engineering student from Frisco, Texas. He wanted to attend the University of Arkansas because he wanted to follow in his older brother’s footsteps. He was originally going to study international business, just like his brother, but when he started researching what engineering is and what engineers do, he “fell in love with it”. He got involved at the University of Arkansas by becoming a member of Theta Chi Fraternity where he holds the role of the Marshal, which is the person in charge of teaching a group of men essential educational, career and leadership skills. Luis likes problem-solving, and he chose industrial engineering because he believes it is the best-fit and deals with problem-solving.
AAIE Alice and Palmer Terrell Scholarship -- $1,000.00 AAIE G. Kent Burnett Scholarship -- $1,500.00 AAIE Ralph and Andrea Sandage Scholarship -- $500.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00
Emma will be a senior in fall 2021 and is from Rogers, Arkansas. She is pursuing a minor in
Emma Regier
Data Analytics along with a Supply Chain Emphasis. She graduated valedictorian of her senior class in high school and became committed to her college career at an early age. She is a member of Alpha Pi Mu within the Industrial Engineering Department, and she will be student chapter president of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). During the summer 2020 she worked as an Engineering and Technology intern at J.B. Hunt in Lowell, Arkansas. She has cherished her time studying industrial engineering and is excited to discover new opportunities that come her way. In her free time she enjoys to hike, kayak, and take road trips.
Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00 Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $3,000.00
Jacob Reich
Jacob Reich is a senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has always had a passion for Engineering and was even one of the four first students to complete an engineering course at his high school. He originally began his college career as a mechanical engineering major but switched to industrial engineering in his third year. Last summer, he worked as an Actuarial Intern at Willis Towers Watson in Dallas, Texas. He has been offered to intern again for the 2021 summer and plans to work part-time during his last year of school. Jacob is thankful for his time at the University of Arkansas and specifically his time spent in the College of Engineering. He knows that the knowledge and lessons learned here have prepared him for the professional world.
David E. Hibler Memorial Endowed Scholarship -- $2,000.00 Ron and Betty Morris AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $2,000.00
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Agustin Reichhardt
Agustin is a junior industrial engineering student originally from Argentina. He and his family relocated to the United States when he was 14, and he graduated from El Dorado High School in Arkansas. He is involved in the Associated Student Government as a Senator, in Phi Delta Theta fraternity as their Diversity & Inclusion Chair and in Greek Life, serving on the Greek Life Facilitator General Body as a member of one of their committees. Agustin thinks industrial engineering is the perfect fit for him because it mixes practical engineering skills with business, both of which he is passionate about. He plans to complete his bachelor’s degree with a Data Analytics minor in May of 2023. Agustin is also planning on taking the LSAT in the near future and would like to apply to law school with hopes of pursuing a career in patent law. Agustin is extremely thankful for the Industrial Engineering Department and the scholarships received from AAIE.
AAIE Gene and June Staggs Scholarship -- $1,500.00 AAIE Mike and Mary Shupe Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Robert and Ellen Etien Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Quinn is a senior, from Peoria, Illinois. He is the president of the Club Swim Team and has been
Quinn Salverson
a member since freshman year. He is a Resident Assistant on Campus, and a diehard Arkansas Razorback fan -- always cheering for them, even when they’re losing! Quin is interested in using Java and statistics to solve industrial engineering problems in the real world. The focus on people, is what he feels has drawn him to the field of industrial engineering.
Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $5,500.00
Jennifer Sanchez
Jennifer is a senior industrial engineering student from De Queen, Arkansas. She is pursuing an emphasis in supply chain and a data analytics minor. She is a member of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers where she volunteers and participates in intramural sports. Jennifer has served as a peer mentor for the Honors College Path Program. Jennifer has interned with Gerdau Special Steel in Fort Smith, Arkansas in their Production Control Department. She is currently interning with Gerdau in their Rolling Mill Department.
AAIE Bill and Pat Keltner Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Ron and Betty Morris Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00
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Natalia Sandhu
Natalia is a senior from Rogers, Arkansas, planning to graduate in Spring 2022. She is also completing a minor in supply chain management. Natalia is serving as the 2021-2022 President for the Alpha Pi Mu Honor Society and the Director of Membership for Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence. She is also a part of the Honors College, Society of Women Engineers - Diversity and Inclusion Committee, IISE, Order of Omega Honor Society, and Delta Gamma sorority. During the school year, she works as a Peer Mentor for the First-Year Engineering Program, and for community outreach, she is also a member of the campus Habitat for Humanity ReStore volunteering program. Natalia said her passion for engineering and systems processing, as well as management, logistics, and business is what led to her choice of industrial engineering and supply chain management.
David D. and Nancy J. Foust AAIE Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering -- $1,000.00 Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $2,500.00
Shantal Sarmiento Fuentes
Shantal is an honors student beginning her senior year. She was born in Chiriqui, Panama and
moved to Panama City at a young age. Shantal always found fascination in being able to improve a process or tool and helping her family and friends to get things done more efficiently. This will be her third year as an officer of the Society of Women Engineers and second year as vice-president, and she says she enjoys being involved on campus. She is also a member of several other student organizations; including IISE, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Honors College, New Student & Family Programs, and the International Culture Team, where she is one of the core members. Shantal has been a Resident Assistant for University Housing for two years helping freshman students with their transition to college. She worked as an intern during the 2020 and 2021 summers, in the Market & Portfolio Optimization Department in Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $4,000.00
Camila Schrader
Camila is a senior from El Dorado, Arkansas. She got involved very early in her college career by becoming a member of the Society of Women Engineers, where she served as Treasurer for two years, she will now move into the role of Membership Manager. Camila is involved in Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, and has worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Computing Methods for Industrial Engineering I & II. Within the Department of Industrial Engineering, she is serving as the Alpha Pi Mu student chapter Vice-President in fall 2021 and is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Camila is spending summer 2021 interning with The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington.
Taft-O’Neal-Geels Senior Scholarship -- $3,000.00
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Santiago Schrader
Santiago was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and lived there until the age of eight, when his family migrated to southern Arkansas. He attended high school in El Dorado, Arkansas where he was involved in the National Honors Society, completing service hours for an animal adoption center, working around a doctor’s clinic, and staying after school to help teachers. Santiago was an academic scholar in high school, while also completing four years of varsity soccer. He believes industrial engineering is best choice for him because of the applied mathematics and business aspects, which he thoroughly enjoys. He plans to complete his degree in the spring of 2024 and work in the transportation field. Santiago is very thankful for the scholarships he has received from AAIE.
AAIE David and Nancy Foust Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Dewey and Catherine Freeman Scholarship -- $500.00
Bailee is a senior industrial engineering student and the eldest of 3 children. She became
Bailee Smith
interested in engineering because of her dad who is also an industrial engineer. Over summer 2021 Bailee hopes to participate in an internship opportunity with Ducommun, an aerospace company located in Huntsville, Arkansas. Upon graduation she would love to have a job that allows her to travel and experience the world, but would be just as happy in a position that allows her to be close to family. Bailee is extremely thankful to be studying at the University of Arkansas in the Industrial Engineering Program where she feels the faculty really wants to see students succeed. She looks forward to completing her degree and is excited to see what opportunities the future holds.
Robert Crisp AAIE Endowed Award in Industrial Engineering -- $1,000.00 Steven L. Tidwell Memorial Scholarship -- $1,000.00
Joshua Smith
Joshua is an incoming sophomore industrial engineering student at the University of Arkansas from Weatherford, Texas. He says he chose Arkansas because of the atmosphere of the college, the people, and the engineering program. Joshua enjoys trying new things, problem solving, and the outdoors. He is very grateful for the opportunity these scholarships represent. Thank you AAIE!
AAIE Dennis and Patti Abell Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00
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Luke Smith
Luke Smith is a sophomore industrial engineering student from Weatherford, Texas. He has worked on projects such as the West Point Bridge Design, where students constructed bridges in an application where they were restricted to a certain design and budget. He is currently working at Dove Ridge Winery for summer 2021, expanding his knowledge of construction and maintenance as well as serving as a licensed bartender.
AAIE Bill and Mary Lou Cravens Scholarship -- $500.00 Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $1,000.00
Addison Standridge
Addison is a sophomore student from West Memphis, Arkansas. She is a first-year college student and is the daughter of Adam and Rhonda Standridge. She currently holds an office in the Phi Sigma Rho sorority, where she organizes, orders, and distributes merchandise. She is pursuing a Math minor and has been accepted as an First Year Engineering Peer Mentor. During her free time, Addison enjoys drawing and spending time outdoors. In the future, she would like to join more on campus organizations and explore her options as an industrial engineer.
AAIE Ron and Betty Morris Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Ashley Stanek
Ashley is starting her junior year as an industrial engineering major from Omaha, Nebraska. She is involved on campus as an active member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority in which she currently holds a chair position. She is also a member of the Honors College and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). Recently, she started working on campus at the Recreation Center as a Fitness Center Attendant. In summer 2021 she will to intern for CenterPoint Energy in Little Rock, Arkansas as a Gas Engineering Intern.
AAIE Jim and Jane Townsend Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE John Ballard Memorial Scholarship -- $500.00 AAIE Robert and Ellen Etien Scholarship -- $2,000.00
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Wesley Tate
Wesley is a junior honors student from Okemos, Michigan, he is also pursuing minors in Mathematics and Data Analytics. Since arriving in Arkansas, Wesley has planted himself in the community, serving in the Tech Booth for Fellowship Bible Church’s Student Ministry and leading a Bible Study for the Church’s ninth graders. On campus, Wesley is a member of Tau Beta Pi and the Arkansas Chapter of IISE. While he is unsure what area he wants to research, Wesley is excited to immerse himself in the industrial engineering community at University of Arkansas and explore the myriad of opportunities the department affords its students.
AAIE Bill and Margaret Harrison Scholarship -- $1,500.00 AAIE David and Sheila Humphrey Scholarship -- $1,500.00
Rachel is a sophomore industrial engineering student from Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is an
Rachel Thomas
honors student with an interest in minoring in Data Analytics or Business. Her interests in Programming, Mathematics, and Business inspired her to choose industrial engineering as her major. Rachel is also passionate about service and involvement in her community. As a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, she serves as an appointed officer and supports St. Jude Children’s Hospital through her chapter’s philanthropy events. With an interest in law and the desire to further her education, Rachel hopes to attend law school or graduate school at the University of Arkansas. This summer, she will serve as a counselor for the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State 2021 Session.
Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering Scholarship -- $2,000.00
Bowen Zhao
Bowen is originally LiaoNing, China. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in industrial engineering, and plans to continue his education with a master’s degree after graduation in May of 2022. Bowen says he has been interested in engineering since he was in middle school. After he graduated high school, he knew he wanted to continue his education in the United States. He feels industrial engineering is the perfect place for him as the discipline always finds the best solution for any problem. He believes choosing the University of Arkansas was the best decision he ever made.
AAIE Bill and Margaret Harrison Scholarship -- $1,500.00 AAIE Dana and Christie Sedgass Scholarship Honoring Hamdy Taha -- $1,500.00
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