The National Science Foundation annually grants its Early Career Development Awards to promising young scholars demonstrating excellence in the fields of engineering and science. Penn is tied for sixth with four other institutions with seven winners. The NSF program awarded $80 million in early career development awards this year.
Rajeev Alur, associate professor of computer and information sciences, was recognized for his research in computer-aided verification of reactive systems.
Suresh G. Ananthasuresh, associate professor of computer and information sciences, was recognized for his research in integrated synthesis of mechanical systems with unconventional actuations.
Mark Devlin, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, was recognized for his research in measuring the spectrum of the cosmic microwave anisotropy.
Noah Gans, assistant professor of operations and information management, was recognized for his research in the human factors in the management of queueing systems.
Lorin Hitt, assistant professor of operations and information management, was recognized for his research in the theory development and empirical analysis in the economics of information technology.
Randall Kamien, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, was recognized for his research in chiral molecules, structures and materials.
David Meaney, assistant professor of bioengineering, was recognized for his research in career applications in bioengineering research and education.
Griffin Pitt, right, works with two other student researchers to test the conductivity, total dissolved solids, salinity, and temperature of water below a sand dam in Kenya.
Griffin Pitt’s upbringing made her passionate about water access and pollution, and Penn has given her the opportunity to explore these issues back home in North Carolina and abroad.
Rashi Sabherwal, a doctoral student in political science, explores how women engage politically in society in informal roles through her research in India.
Helping robots work together to explore the Moon and Mars
Penn Engineers, NASA, and five other universities tested robotic systems designed to help unmanned explorers cooperate in the dunes of White Sands, New Mexico, paving the way for Moon and Mars exploration.
