Scholarships
Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture and Award
The awards recognize the research and mentoring efforts of graduate students on the Texas A&M campus. Award recipients will receive a $500 monetary award, certificate, and plaque. The lecture, often held in conjunction with a department seminar series, showcases a cutting-edge research topic presented by a nominated Texas A&M faculty member. Honored speakers represent the exemplary research and mentoring efforts to act as leaders in their respective departments.
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These awards are offered in honor and remembrance of Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui, a long-time member of the faculty of the Biochemistry Department here at Texas A&M University. Dr. Tsutsui was a founding member of WISE and cared deeply about the retention and recognition of women in our graduate programs. Dr. Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui was a Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M University where she taught biology and biochemistry. Ethel’s efforts as an educator were recognized by numerous awards including Outstanding Alumnae for Kenka College, Outstanding Educator of America and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching in the College of Agriculture from the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students.
Susan M. Arseven "Make-A-Difference" Award
The Susan M. Arseven ’75 “Make-A-Difference” Memorial Award. encourages and provides financial assistance to A&M graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering fields. Two awards of $1000 each, accompanied by a commemorative plaque and certificate, will be presented at the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference.
Dr. Susan Arseven's career in computer science began after earning a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in Library Sciences from Columbia University. She initially worked at IBM, leading a project at the University of Pennsylvania to create the first major automated library system. Dr. Arseven furthered her education with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, followed by a role at American Cyanamid, where she progressed from systems analyst to Chief Information Officer. In 1981, she completed an Executive MBA at Columbia University. Later, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Union Camp Corporation until 1999. Throughout her career, Dr. Arseven was involved in advisory and community roles, including at Pace University's School of Computer Science.