SoCEE is proud to announce that Ph.D. student Xingyue Wang has been selected as a recipient of the Brigette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship, awarded by the Connecticut Chapter of WTS.
The scholarship was presented at the WTS Connecticut Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet, held on April 2, 2026, at St. Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut.
This scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students pursuing careers in transportation and related fields who demonstrate strong leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to advancing innovation in transportation systems.
Wang’s research focuses on the application of quantum computing to stochastic transportation networks, an emerging area at the intersection of transportation engineering, operations research, and quantum computation. Using quantum algorithms, her work explores new approaches and frameworks to improve network performance and support decision-making under real-world uncertainty. Her broader goal is to develop more adaptive, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions.
“Receiving the Brigette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship is a significant honor and a meaningful encouragement. This recognition motivates me to continue exploring innovative strategies for modeling and optimizing transportation systems and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable mobility future.”
The Brigette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship is part of WTS International’s broader mission to advance women in transportation and support the next generation of leaders in the field. Through programs like this, WTS recognizes students whose work and leadership show promise for shaping the future of mobility.
Wang’s recognition highlights the strength of SoCEE’s graduate community and its commitment to research that addresses complex transportation challenges through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.
To learn more about the WTS-CT scholarship program and this year’s recipients, visit the WTS Connecticut Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet page.
You can also learn more about the WTS Connecticut scholarship program here.
