Tre Allen-Robinson: 2026 Jack Welch Scholar
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Tre Allen-Robinson, an electrical engineering major and member of the Commonwealth Honors College, is a 2026 Jack Welch Scholar who received a merit scholarship funded by the GE Foundation. He will be recognized during the undergraduate commencement ceremony at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Jack Welch Scholars, chosen for their academic achievements, social responsibility and leadership by a faculty and staff committee during the admissions process, receive scholarships funded by a gift from the GE Foundation in honor of former GE CEO and UMass Amherst alumnus John F. “Jack” Welch ’57, ’82H. The scholarships provide full funding for undergraduates throughout their years at UMass Amherst, including support for summer research and study abroad.
When Allen-Robinson first toured the university as a prospective student, he was especially intrigued by the M5 makerspace, an educational initiative of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It reminded him of the engineering space at his high school in Boston, where his interest in studying the discipline at the collegiate level first took root. He chose UMass because it is close enough to Boston to visit on occasion but far enough away to experience living somewhere new.
His honors thesis focused on quantum computing, an emerging technology that utilizes the laws of quantum physics to solve complex computing problems that are beyond the scope of classical supercomputers. Beyond his academic work, Allen-Robinson was involved in the National Society of Black Engineers, the Film Production Club, and the Archery Club over the past four years.
As Allen-Robinson looks to his future, he is excited to return to UMass Amherst to study electrical and computer engineering through the university’s 4+1 accelerated master’s degree program before beginning his career as an engineer. He is grateful to his professors and to the staff at the Career Development and Experiential Learning Center for valuable support and helpful career and industry advice.