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2020 Carnegie Science Award Winners
Established in 1997, Carnegie Science Awards have honored the accomplishments of more than 600 individuals and organizations whose contributions in the fields of science, technology, and education significantly benefit Western Pennsylvania and inspire the next generation.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Award
Dr. Carmel Majidi, Carnegie Mellon University
Presented by Kennametal Inc.
Corporate Innovation Award
Stephen Muck and Jeremy Searock, Advanced Construction Robotics
Presented by Eaton
Start-Up Entrepreneur Award
Bossa Nova Robotics
Presented by Pittsburgh Technology Council
Entrepreneur Award
TandemLife
Presented by Braskem
Environmental Award
Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Carnegie Mellon University
Presented by ALCOSAN
Information Technology Award
Behaivior
Presented by Pittsburgh Business Times
Innovation in Energy Award
Laser and Optical Processes Team, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Presented by Duquesne Light Company
Life Sciences Award
Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio, University of Pittsburgh
Science Communicator Award
Oliver Morrison, PublicSource, and Kristina Marusic, Environmental Health News
Presented by WTAE, Channel 4
Elementary Educator Award
Karen Klicker, Northgate School District
Middle Level Educator Award
Zee Ann Poerio, St. Louise de Marillac School
Presented by PPG
High School Educator Award
Tamar McPherson, Plum Borough School District
Presented by FedEx
Postsecondary Educator Award
Dr. Bryan Brown, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Leadership in STEM Education Award
Dr. Andre Samuel
Presented by Eaton
Leadership in Career and Technical Education Award
Angela Mike, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Presented by PPG
University Student Award
Alexis Nolfi, University of Pittsburgh
Junior Division Student Award
Maya Gelman, Community Day School
Presented by Covestro
Intermediate Division Student Award
Aurea Hickenboth, Saint John Paul II Homeschool Co-op
Presented by NOVA Chemicals
Senior Division Student Award
Emily Jeong, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
In addition, Honorable Mentions were awarded in 10 categories:
- Corporate Innovation – BNY Mellon UpPrize
- Entrepreneur – Showclix
- Environmental – Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Frick Environmental Center
- Innovation in Energy – PPG Iocron Battery Binder Solution Team
- Life Sciences – Jelena Janjic, Duquesne University
- Start-up Entrepreneur – Avi Geller, Maven Machines
- Elementary Educator – Colleen Hinrichsen, Mars Area Centennial School
- Middle Level Educator – Brad Adams, Homer-Center High School
- Postsecondary Educator – David Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh
- University Student – Kareem Rabbat, University of Pittsburgh
2020 Carnegie Science Award Winners
Established in 1997, Carnegie Science Awards have honored the accomplishments of more than 600 individuals and organizations whose contributions in the fields of science, technology, and education significantly benefit Western Pennsylvania and inspire the next generation.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Award
Dr. Carmel Majidi, Carnegie Mellon University
Presented by Kennametal Inc.
Corporate Innovation Award
Stephen Muck and Jeremy Searock, Advanced Construction Robotics
Presented by Eaton
Start-Up Entrepreneur Award
Bossa Nova Robotics
Presented by Pittsburgh Technology Council
Entrepreneur Award
TandemLife
Presented by Braskem
Environmental Award
Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Carnegie Mellon University
Presented by ALCOSAN
Information Technology Award
Behaivior
Presented by Pittsburgh Business Times
Innovation in Energy Award
Laser and Optical Processes Team, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Presented by Duquesne Light Company
Life Sciences Award
Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio, University of Pittsburgh
Science Communicator Award
Oliver Morrison, PublicSource, and Kristina Marusic, Environmental Health News
Presented by WTAE, Channel 4
Elementary Educator Award
Karen Klicker, Northgate School District
Middle Level Educator Award
Zee Ann Poerio, St. Louise de Marillac School
High School Educator Award
Tamar McPherson, Plum Borough School District
Presented by FedEx
Postsecondary Educator Award
Dr. Bryan Brown, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Leadership in STEM Education Award
Dr. Andre Samuel
Presented by Eaton
Leadership in Career and Technical Education Award
Angela Mike, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Presented by PPG
University Student Award
Alexis Nolfi, University of Pittsburgh
Junior Division Student Award
Maya Gelman, Community Day School
Intermediate Division Student Award
Aurea Hickenboth, Saint John Paul II Homeschool Co-op
Senior Division Student Award
Emily Jeong, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
In addition, Honorable Mentions were awarded in 10 categories:
- Corporate Innovation – BNY Mellon UpPrize
- Entrepreneur – Showclix
- Environmental – Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Frick Environmental Center
- Innovation in Energy – PPG Iocron Battery Binder Solution Team
- Life Sciences – Jelena Janjic, Duquesne University
- Start-up Entrepreneur – Avi Geller, Maven Machines
- Elementary Educator – Colleen Hinrichsen, Mars Area Centennial School
- Middle Level Educator – Brad Adams, Homer-Center High School
- Postsecondary Educator – David Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh
- University Student – Kareem Rabbat, University of Pittsburgh
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