Early Career High Achievers
Three professors receive Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Three UC Santa Barbara junior faculty members have been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Spencer Smith, in electrical and computer engineering, Phillip Christopher, in chemical engineering, and Andrea Young in physics join more than 300 others across the country in receiving the award.
The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
“Our campus is delighted to congratulate Professor Christopher, Professor Smith and Professor Young on this wonderful national recognition," said UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang. "This prestigious award is a testament to the tremendous promise Andrea, Spencer and Phil show as leaders in their respective fields, and we look forward to their continuing contributions at the forefront of innovation and research.”
“The future of the College of Engineering depends to a great extent on our young faculty members, so every time they receive prestigious awards, we are delighted, knowing that the future is bright,” said Rod Alferness, dean of UC Santa Barbara’s College of Engineering. “We therefore heartily congratulate both Phillip Christopher and Spencer Smith for receiving these important PECASE awards.”
