2009 Carnegie Science Award winners

Carnegie Science Center established the Carnegie Science Awards program in 1997 to recognize and promote outstanding science and technology achievements in western Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 13th year, the Science Awards have honored the accomplishments of more than 200 individuals and organizations that have improved lives through their commitment, contributions, and leadership.

2009 Carnegie Science Awards recipients:

• Chairman’s Award: Westinghouse Electric Company
• Advanced Manufacturing: Karen Craig, Dirk Kammermier, PhD of Kennametal Inc.
• Advanced Materials: Robert Hunt, Brian Long, Rick Starcher of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
• Catalyst: Lenore Blum, PhD, Computer Science Department, Carnegie Mellon University
• Corporate Innovation: Idea Foundry
• Elementary Educator: Cyndy Carroll, Canon-McMillan School District
• Middle Level Educator: Maribeth Varganin, Quaker Valley School District
• High School Educator: William Diehl, Anita Schuchardt, PhD, Shady Side Academy
• School District: Derry Area School District
• University / Post-Secondary Educator: John F. Mahoney, MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• University/Post-Secondary Student: Donna J. Haworth, University of Pittsburgh
• Emerging Female Scientist: Priya Narasimhan, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
• Start-up Entrepreneur: David Palmer, ClearCount Medical Solutions
• Entrepreneur: D. Raja, Computer Enterprises, Inc.
• Environmental: Rebecca Flora, AICP, LEED AP, U.S. Green Building Council
• Information Technology: Peter Feiler, PhD, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
• Journalism: Joe Miksch, Pitt Med Magazine
• Life Sciences: Yuan Chang, MD, Patrick Moore, MD, MPH, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

Source: Carnegie Science Center