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THE TSU CoETCS 'MIGHTY 100' PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE #26. Bethany King Robinson “The rigorous engineering program of Tennessee State University’s CoETCS prepared me to perform well as a technical professional. The faculty was supportive of me while I was a student, and continues to be supportive of me as an alumnus. Tennessee State University’s CoETCS also developed my soft skills, through the many presentations and group projects that were required of us as students. Because of that exposure, I had an edge over many of my peers in “Corporate America”. The edge is that I possess both technical and soft skills, which is unfortunately a rare combination in many engineers.” “The TSU Alumni Endowment is important to me because TSU has a rich legacy of educating African American engineers. I am fortunate enough to have been included in that legacy, and I feel it is my obligation to ensure its perpetuity.”
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Bethany King Robinson is a native Memphian. After graduating from Memphis Central High School, she began working at Federal Express as an INROADS engineering intern. Once Bethany completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee State University (1998), Federal Express hired her as an engineer in a mechanical design department. During her progressive engineering career with FedEx, she worked in three different divisions of the company: Air Ground & Freight Services, Central Support Services, and Worldwide Customer Service. One year after completing a Master of Engineering Management degree from Christian Brothers University (2004), she decided to make a challenging career change and accept the position of Assistant Director of Graduate Engineering Programs at Christian Brothers University. In addition to working as Assistant Director, she is also working on a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at The University of Memphis. Bethany is involved in the following organizations: Epsilon Mu Eta Honor Society; INROADS/Memphis Volunteer and Supporter; Girls Incorporated Memphis, Board of Directors; Dress for Success Volunteer; a Math Tutor; a member of the Memphis Joint Engineer’s Council; and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Bethany resides in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband, Dr. Todd V. Robinson.
