President Barack Obama joins recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for a group photo in the East Room of the White House, May 5, 2016. Dr. Carlson is 7th from the left in the middle row. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
CSN Faculty member Erin Carlson got a shout-out in yesterday’s White House blog post. Dr. Carlson was visiting the White House as one of this year’s recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). As the blog entry about the event says, “…awardee Erin Carlson is working to slow the progress of bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. On top of that, she shares her love of chemistry with students by creating hands-on laboratory activities to engage them in chemistry.” Congratulations, Erin!