The Harvard Gazette

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Robert J. Wood, an associate professor in Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been named one of two recipients of the Alan T. Waterman Award from the National Science Foundation. The award recognizes an outstanding researcher under the age of 35 in any field of science or engineering and comes with a $1 million grant.

Wood to receive Alan T. Waterman Award

NSF’s most prestigious award recognizes outstanding early-career research

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DateMarch 8, 2012

“It is inspiring to see the innovative work being done by these scientists and engineers as they ramp up their careers — careers that I know will be not only personally rewarding but also invaluable to the nation,” President Obama said. “That so many of them are also devoting time to mentoring and other forms of community service speaks volumes about their potential for leadership, not only as scientists but as model citizens.”

Eight researchers win PECASE awards

The honor, given by Obama, is the highest government award for science

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DateSeptember 27, 2011June 6, 2019