Name: Yasar Awan

Concentrations: Supply Chain Management and Corporate Finance

Internship: Colgate-Palmolive in New York City

Future Plans: Upon graduation I will be joining Raytheon in their Supply Chain Leadership Development Program. I will be rotating through various supply chain functions and moving through different business units. I hope to get some travelling in as well and explore various parts of the country during my rotations.

Why did you choose Smeal: Penn State has been in my blood. My older brother graduated from Penn State and that was the first thing that attracted me the university to do my undergrad. Having worked in a supply chain role and intending to return to it, I knew that Smeal was the go-to MBA program to have a well-rounded and world-recognized MBA in Supply Chain Management. Furthermore, the outstanding alumni network is unlike that of any other program and choosing Smeal was a clear choice for me.

What has been your favorite Smeal MBA memory thus far: My favorite memory thus far has been the global immersion trip during our first-year. I had the opportunity to travel with a great group of MBAs to Shanghai and visit many companies and explore Shanghai and other cities in China. I learned a lot about the way business is conducted in China, and I also learned a lot about the Chinese culture. It was an excellent experience, both professionally and socially, and will be a lifelong memory of my time at Smeal.