Election to National Academy of Engineering membership is one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer. Members have distinguished themselves in their field and are elected to NAE membership by their peers.
The DARPA Young Faculty Award engages rising research stars in junior faculty positions at U.S. academic institutions, providing funding and mentoring to awardees early in their careers.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program grants funds to young faculty who show exceptional ability and promise in order to enhance early career development.