Other Awards and Honors
2010 Awards
Jewel Adgerson Receives Technology Rising Star Award
Jewel Adgerson, National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, is among 138 women recognized by the Career Communications Group and Women of Color magazine as a "Technology Rising Star." Awarded annually, the industry-recognized "Technology Rising Star" award is presented to young, minority women working in the technology arena who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their workplace and communities. Jewel's colleagues nominated her for the award for her outstanding contributions to the Laboratory in the two years she has been here. Wayne Martin, National Security Directorate, commented, "Jewel is one of the young up-and-coming engineers in NSD."
Jewel is recognized for her research in electrical and materials applications. Jewel's work to understand these complex processes has contributed to an understanding of the issues related to system engineering. Jewel has conducted research work related to analog and digital electronic system design. She has proven herself extremely valuable to her research team and continues to grow. Jewel also has discovered another talent - mentoring students and other young scientists and engineers. She has found several opportunities to engage students assigned to her organization. Because of these abilities, she is now involved the NSD Minority Serving Institution Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to establish research and development relationships with professors to develop joint research projects and identify hiring prospects for our research groups.
Additionally, Jewel has been involved with many community service projects. She has a focus on minority and other underrepresented individuals in the fields of science and engineering. Both during the year and summer, Jewel personally mentors students in programs such as Mickey Leland.
When asked what her reaction was when she received the news about the award, Jewel responded, "I have learned so much about the needs of our nation and how I believe I best fit into the solution. I am truly thankful for all of my mentors and those who I have worked with and have gleaned knowledge from. My hope is that I continue to make my mark throughout the Lab and in the community." (announced 8/1/2010)