Maria Westdickenberg awarded NSF CAREER grant

Date: February 10, 2010

Maria Westdickenberg's proposal Combining Research on Dynamic Metastability and Hydrodynamic Limits with a Multifaceted Outreach Plan is the second CAREER proposal in School of Mathematics to be funded this year by the National Science Foundation. Dr. Westdickenberg joins Brett Wick receiving this prestigious award.

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research.