Three Weill Cornell Medicine scientists were honored this week with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the U.S. government’s highest commendation for outstanding early-career scientists and engineers.
Drs. Steven Josefowicz, Ekta Khurana and Kristen Pleil were among 400 early-career scientists and engineers to receive the award, announced Jan. 14 by the White House.
The award, known as PECASE, was established in 1996 by President Bill Clinton to recognize early-career scientists and engineers who show exceptional leadership potential. It recognizes innovative and far-reaching developments in science and technology; expands awareness of careers in science and engineering; recognizes the scientific missions of participating agencies; enhances connections between research and impacts on society; and highlights the importance of science and technology for the nation’s future, according to the White House’s news release.