Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$1,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Judy received her BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University in 1965 and had graduate credits in business administration from Xavier University. Judy was married to Robert Simmons and had two children, Ann and Paul Simmons.
After she had her first child, Judy pioneered part-time technical work at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, maintaining her technical skills and volunteer involvement. While at P&G, she obtained patents for her work on automatic dishwashing detergent. Simmons also worked for Tencon Inc. of Milford, Ohio, as a project manager.
Judy, a Fellow and Life member of SWE, served on many levels within the Society. Her longest role was Region G Treasurer for 23 years. She also was on the SWE Board of Trustees from 2003-2007. As founding member of the South Ohio SWE Section, Judy served as section president and section representative. In 1977, Judy co-chaired the SWE National Convention in Cincinnati.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship is worth $1,500.
Eligibility
- SWE members in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, or the western half of Pennsylvania in their undergraduate or graduate students and pursuing any major are eligible to apply.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified