Grad student awarded AEE scholarship for top female U.S. student pursuing energy career

Khasawneh explains her research to a Spectrum News reporter earlier this year.

Congratulations to Asma Khasawneh, who was awarded the Ruth Whitlock CWEEL Scholarship by the Council of Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership, a division of the Association of Energy Engineers.

The award honors the top U.S. female student pursuing a career in the energy or environmental fields. Khasawneh’s advisor is Professor Ryo Amano, mechanical engineering.

The $2,500 scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing women’s careers in energy.

The scholarship is named after Ruth Whitlock, a notable advocate for women in the sector and former executive administrator for AEE members.

AEE will present the winners of its four scholarships at the AEE World Conference on Sept. 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn.