Scott Michael Robertson, a 2013 graduate of IST's doctoral program, was among the four Penn State alumni recognized at the 2024 Graduate School Alumni Society Awards in March. He was awarded the Humanitarian Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one’s profession.
As a senior policy advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, Robertson works to foster neurodiversity in the workplace and advance national autism policy. He represents his office at the Federal Interagency Workgroup on Autism and serves as a key subject matter expert for the office’s project on Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum. He also directs the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship to improve access for career seekers with disabilities across demographic groups in high-growth, high-demand fields.
Congratulations, Scott!
