Louisiana State University analytical and environmental chemist Isiah Warner (PAESMEM 1997) is working to develop a new class of “electronic nose” that can identify and distinguish multiple odor-causing volatile organic compounds. The technology could be useful for sniffing out environmental contaminants, petrochemicals, food contaminants, explosive vapors and disease biomarkers.

As executive director of the Leadership Alliance at Brown University (PAESMEM Organizational 2007), Dr. Valerie Wilson was known for her teaching, mentoring and service throughout the STEM community. Dr. Wilson, who also served as Deputy Director of NSF’s Division of Graduate Education, passed away January 2018.