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AWARDS

Elijah Petersen Honored with PECASE

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) 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.

Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges the contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advancement of science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) education and to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership, public education, and community outreach.

Winner's Name

Elijah Petersen

Awarded

July 2, 2019

Awarding Organization

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

For pioneering measurement methods of nanomaterials toxicity that now underpin industry and public sector assessments of the environmental, health, and safety impacts of technologically important products, such as carbon nanotubes.

Bioscience, Environmental health and Nanomaterials