Sheila Humphreys receives Presidential Award

Dr. Sheila Humphreys, EECS Director Emerita of Diversity, has been named recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). This award recognizes outstanding efforts of mentors in encouraging the next generation of innovators and developing a science and engineering workforce that reflects the diverse talent of America. Sheila is being recognized for her work which “improved the recruitment, retention and success of underrepresented groups in UC Berkeley’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences” and will receive her award at a White House ceremony later this year. One of Sheila’s former mentees, EECS alumnus Gary May (now Dean of the College of Engineering at GeorgiaTech) also has been named among the individuals who are receiving this award, for increasing the participation of minorities in science and engineering.