WHAT: Reception for Alexandre Shvartsburg, recipient of 2019 Presidential Early Career
Award for Scientists and Engineers.
WHO: Invited guests include ● Alexandre Shvartsburg, assistant professor of chemistry ● Andy Tompkins, interim president ● John Tomblin, vice president for research and economic development ● Andy Schlapp, chief of staff and director of NIAR business development ● Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ● Doug English, associate professor and chair, department of chemistry
WHEN: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Remarks will be given at 4:30 by English and Shvartsburg.
WHERE: Miller Concert Hall Lobby, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Wichita State University
WHY: Alexandre (Alex) Shvartsburg, an assistant professor of chemistry, received the Presidential
Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers on July 25. It is the highest honor
bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers beginning
their independent research careers and showing exceptional promise for leadership
in science and technology.
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