Two industrial engineering students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have received national-level scholarships.
Senior Jessica Chretien, a graduate of Rapid City Central High School, is the recipient of the 2009 UPS Scholarship for Minority Students, awarded by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). Founded in 1948, IIE is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.
Senior Benjamin Mollman, a graduate of Lead-Deadwood High School, is the recipient of the 2009 America Responds Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF). ASSEF established the America Responds Memorial Fund on September 14, 2001, to honor those ASSE members whose lives were lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and had dedicated their lives to protecting people, property, and the environment. Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 32,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
