We are very happy to announce that our newest faculty member (and newest resident of the faculty cubes in 465 Soda), Ben Recht, has been selected to receive the 2013 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.  This is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.  More on this is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/12/23/president-obama-honors-outstanding-early-career-scientists

Congratulations Ben!