Society Awards and Honors
2011 Awards
Sarah Widder named among "New Faces in Engineering" by the National Engineers Week Foundation
Sarah Widder, Energy and Environment Directorate, has been named a "New Face" in engineering by the National Engineers Week Foundation. A coalition of engineering societies, major corporations and government agencies, the Foundation members nominate colleagues 30 years old and younger who have shown outstanding abilities and leadership.
A research paper Sarah published in 2009 after earning a bachelor's in chemical engineering from the University of Washington, "Policy Options for Nuclear Waste Management a Sustainable Solution for Expanded Nuclear Energy," has served as vital background for AIChE Nuclear Engineering Division, and helps set the stage for impacting important U.S. policy decisions on energy. She currently is pursuing a doctorate in environmental/civil engineering at Washington State University.
New Faces of Engineering is promoted during National Engineers Week to provide incentive to those in college and inspire younger students to consider engineering careers. (announced 3/1/2011)