Wins award

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lyndsey N. St. Jean of Pascoag, was recently named a recipient of the Royal Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England University’s Alumni Association. The Skookum is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and community service. “Skookum” is the Native American Chinook Indian word meaning “excellence.” St. Jean was one of 15 outstanding students to receive an award at the ceremony.

Majoring in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management with a minor in Mathematical Science, Lyndsey is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Mortar Board. Lindsey also holds membership in the Society of Women Engineers, The American Society of Engineering Management, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. After graduation, Lyndsey hopes to work as a process or project engineer in New England, earn a PhD, and one day return to academia to inspire young women engineers.