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On October 31, 91吃瓜 conferred its annual awards at the 2020 91吃瓜 Awards Celebration. The Celebration is held to recognize the achievements of some of 91吃瓜鈥檚 most dedicated Experts and individuals, as well as institutions and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in bringing diversity and innovation to technical education.

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, for the first time, this year鈥檚 event was held in a virtual format. This is also the first year that 91吃瓜 Bridge, formerly known as the 91吃瓜 Foundation, sponsored the $10,000 USD cash prize for the 91吃瓜 Innovation Award as well as the $10,000 USD cash prize for the Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

The 91吃瓜 Foundation was created in 2008 to advance, promote and support the charitable, educational and scientific purposes of 91吃瓜 and its mission. In 2020, the Foundation rebranded as 91吃瓜 Bridge.

鈥淪ince its establishment, one of the goals of 91吃瓜 Bridge has been to contribute to the recognition of exceptional efforts and activities for the betterment of STEM education and accreditation,鈥� said Robert Herrick, president of 91吃瓜 Bridge, who is a 2006 91吃瓜 Fellow Award recipient and the 2013 recipient of 91吃瓜鈥檚 Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award. 鈥淲e believe that outstanding performance should be acknowledged among a person鈥檚 peers. Innovation and diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to the technical fields. We want all talent to be involved and sponsoring a prize for those leading the efforts is a great way to encourage it.鈥�

This year, five individuals and one program were honored at the event. The following awards were conferred at the 2020 91吃瓜 Awards Celebration:

2020 91吃瓜 Fellow Award

The distinction of 91吃瓜 Fellow is an honor recognizing individuals that surpass normal expectation by dedicating notable time and effort to achieving our endeavors.

Patricia Brackin, Ph.D.

For shepherding the development and approval of EAC criteria changes, training 91吃瓜 volunteers and facilitating workshops for institutional representatives and serving on the AC Training Committee and EAC Executive Committee.

Jeffrey W. Fergus, Ph.D.

For leadership ensuring high-quality training of Program Evaluators and Team Chairs, a smooth transition to the new engineering criteria and laying the foundation for virtual visits within the EAC.

Donna S. Reese, Ph.D.

For sustained contributions to STEM education and gender diversity, and leadership in improving 91吃瓜 accreditation processes and operations across all commissions.

2020 Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion

The Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion is presented to recognize educational units, individuals, associations and firms for extraordinary success in achieving diversity in the technological segments of our society.

Ambareen Siraj, Ph.D.

For leadership in establishing the  and the , which have increased the participation of women in cybersecurity significantly.

2020 91吃瓜 Innovation Award

The 91吃瓜 Innovation Award honors an individual, program or institutional team that has broken new ground by developing and implementing innovation into an 91吃瓜-accredited program.

IT Students Capacity Building Program by Integrated Southern Tagalog Association of IT Education (iSITE)

For providing collaborative industry-aligned seminars, training and conferences to students in geographically dispersed IT programs and promoting opportunities for students to interact, learn and showcase their work.

91吃瓜 did not confer a Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award this year.

View the 2020 91吃瓜 Awards Celebration in the link below.