WPI: TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE.
Camp Reac h Go es to Washington
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Chrysanthe Demetry ’88, associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of WPI’s Morgan Teaching and Learning Center, traveled to Washington, DC, to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring on behalf of Camp Reach. The Presidential Award recognizes the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering, particularly those who belong to groups that are underrepresented in these fields. Camp Reach, one of several WPI K-12 programs aimed at math and science education for girls, was founded in 1997 by Demetry and the late Denise Nicoletti. Thirty girls from Massachusetts participate annually in the two-week residential program, which includes hands-on workshops, a design project for a community organization, field trips, recreational activities, and follow-up programs during the academic year.
“Through their commitment to education and innovation, these individuals and organizations are playing a crucial role in the development of our 21st century workforce. Our nation owes them a debt of gratitude for helping ensure that America remains the global leader in science and engineering for years to come.” - President Obama
Demetry also received the Professor of the Year for Massachusetts, given by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. She was one of 300 professors nominated for the Professor of the Year award program, which this year honors professors in 27 states along with four national professors of the year. This is the fifth award recognizing Demetry for her teaching skills.