Carnegie Mellon University announced that Gilda A. Barabino, President of Olin College of Engineering, has received this year’s Dickson Prize in Science. The prize recognizes substantial achievements or sustained progress in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
Barabino is a professor of biomedical and chemical engineering with a broad interest in global health and interdisciplinary engineering education and research. Her seminal research in sickle cell disease and orthopedic tissue engineering informed current technologies and formed the basis for novel therapies. A thought leader on race, ethnicity and gender in science and engineering, her work has a particular focus on creating cultures and climates that support a sense of belonging. Barabino was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2020 and is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
