Daniel
Hastings
Named
2005 Giant in Science
February
28, 2005
Daniel
Hastings, Professor of Engineering
Systems and Aeronautics and Astronautics
and Director of MIT’s Engineering
Systems Division, has been named a
“2005 Giant in Science”
by the Quality Education for Minorities/Mathematics,
Science and Engineering (MSE) Network.
The
award is given to individuals who
have had a significant impact on students
and their participation in MSE fields;
those who are outstanding mentors,
teachers, and researchers; and those
who are strong advocates for quality
MSE education for all students, particularly
those underserved by the US educational
system. Prof. Hastings was specifically
honored because of his “outstanding
contributions to research and education.”
Prof.
Hastings received the award at a luncheon
on February 26, 2005 in Washington,
DC. He then participated in an “Interview
the Scientists” session where
students from local area middle schools
talked with several Giants in Science
and other Washington-area scientists
and participated in hands-on activities
designed to encourage them to pursue
MSE careers.
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