Two faculty members from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering have been recognized by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, for their exemplary achievements in science and engineering. They will be recognized during the Society’s national meeting in November, which will be held virtually Nov. 5-8.
The two engineering faculty members and the awards they will receive are:
- Gerard L. Coté, Texas A&M Regents Professor and holder of the James J. Cain Professorship I, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Walston Chubb Award for Innovation, for “leadership in the development of biomedical optical systems for an array of medical applications with clinical impact.”
- Bonnie J. Dunbar, TEES Eminent Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, John P. McGovern Science and Society Award, for “leadership and contributions in aerospace engineering; work spanning industry, academia and government; a commitment to furthering engineering and science education at Texas A&M; and outreach to K-12 students.”
In addition, each faculty member will serve as a plenary speaker at the society’s virtual research conference and art exhibit, “Hacking The Brain: The Intersection of Art and Neuroscience.”
Dr. Marcetta Y. Darensbourg from the Department of Chemistry was also recognized for “significant contributions to bioinorganic chemistry from her work on chemistry of the di-iron hydrogenases.”
“Congratulations to our remarkable faculty members on their selection for these well-deserved awards,” said Dr. Mark A. Barteau, vice president for research. “Their individual contributions to bioinorganic chemistry, aerospace engineering and biomedical sciences are representative of Texas A&M’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of science and its applications. Recognition by Sigma Xi, a champion of the importance of scientific research, is a testament to the impact of these scholars.