The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
Wei Li
Affidivation:
University of Washington
NSF Directorate:
ENG
Gender:
M
Award Year:
2004
Citation:
For studying an innovative fabrication process to create polymer-based, porous microstructures that will lead to new applications in emerging technologies such as fuel cells, biochemical sensors and controlled drug-delivery devices. Li's focus on interdisciplinary training seeks to prepare students for technical diversity by developing new curriculum and teaching methods, recruiting and mentoring women and minority students, and involving K-16 students and teachers in research projects.