President Obama will honor two UW-Madison professors among 94 scientists and engineers in Washington October 14, with awards for extraordinary achievements and leadership in the science community.
UW Engineering Professor Michael Arnold and Chemistry Professor Daniel Fredrickson earned the Presidential Early Career Award for success in their independent research careers.
The U.S. government recognizes the award, originally established by President Clinton in 1996, as the highest honor for scientists and engineers starting their careers.
Recipients including Arnold and Fredrickson will receive research grants for up to five years.
Arnold's research focuses on using inorganic and organic electronic materials for different forms of energy.
Fredrickson is currently leading a research project focusing on metallic chemical bonding.
