Sarah Powell, principal investigator of multiple MCPER projects and fellow in the Mathematics and Science Institute for Students With Special Needs, has won the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
The award is the “highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology,” according to a White House press release. President Trump announced the winners on July 2. Powell was nominated by the U.S. Department of Education. She will receive the award at a White House ceremony.
Established in 1996 by President Clinton, the award “embodies the high priority placed by the government on maintaining the leadership position of the United States in science by producing outstanding scientists and engineers and nurturing their continued development. The Awards identify a cadre of outstanding scientists and engineers who will broadly advance science and the missions important to the participating agencies,” according to the National Science Foundation website.
Please join us in congratulating Powell on this outstanding achievement.