This award is available to undergraduate students majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on the science and engineering of load-bearing materials, including studies into the nature of a material's physical properties based upon its microstructure and operating environment.

"This is a great honor for Karen," Dr. David Gaskell, Professor of the School of Materials Engineering, said. "This scholarship recognizes that Karen is a truly outstanding student of materials science and engineering in the United States." The entire School of Materials Engineering is proud of you Karen.

For more on TMS and this scholarship award, go to their website.