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Vanderbilt Alumni Rachel Carter and Keersten Ricks Receive Prestigious Presidential Early Career Award

We are proud to announce that VINSE & Vanderbilt PhD alumni, Rachel Carter (PhD 2017, Mechanical Engineering) and Keersten Ricks (PhD 2015, Chemistry), have been honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Awarded by President Biden, this recognition celebrates early-career scientists and engineers who show exceptional promise for leadership and innovation in their fields.

Both Rachel and Keersteen have made significant contributions to their respective disciplines, and this well-deserved recognition underscores their remarkable potential for future scientific leadership. Congratulations again on this incredible achievement!