COSAM News Articles 2020 August Jenda awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House.

Jenda awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House.

Published: 08/10/2020

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Prof. Overtoun Jenda has just been awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House. (The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers the awards program on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-announces-presidential-excellence-awards-science-mathematics-engineering-080320/

https://paesmem.net/paesmem/recognition

Overtoun is one of 12 individuals recognized this year. This is well-deserved recognition of Overtoun’s life-long devotion to student mentoring, especially students traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines.

Congratulations Overtoun!