The Engineer of the Year award goes to a graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Buffalo or closely affiliated person with distinguishing activities in alumni, community, business and professional affairs.
Awarded on the basis of her career successes, support to the university, and giving back to her communities. The University of Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Alumni Association selected her from among the University of Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences 42,000 alumni.