For his profound influence in the combining of industrial engineering with information systems and management, being the co-developer and project leader of the group that developed PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique).

"The industrial engineering profession is in a position to make major contributions to management through its commitment to systems analysis, design and implementation. Such efforts will enhance the growth of our national economy and the productivity of human activities. I am greatly impressed with Purdue's program direct toward these ends."