The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
Squire Booker
Affidivation:
Pennsylvania State University
NSF Directorate:
BIO
Gender:
M
Award Year:
2002
Citation:
For being at the forefront of research on enzyme reactions, focusing particularly on an enzyme involved in fatty acid synthesis. He uses interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of physical sciences and biology. His leadership in education includes distinguished teaching and mentoring of undergraduates and underserved minority students, and fostering diversity within and beyond the academic community.