KENTUCKY: Two researchers receive national recognition
KY NSF EPSCoR Co-PI Dr. Czarena Crofcheck and EPSCoR researcher Rosemary Fama, both of University of Kentucky, were recognized with awards from Million Women Mentors.
Crofcheck received a States of the States Award for her exceptional commitment to advancing opportunities for girls and women in STEM across Kentucky.
Fama’s award was for her dedicated work with in supporting KY NF EPSCoR’s outreach, education, and broader impact programs.
Million Women Mentors (MWM) is an initiative of STEMconnector to spark the interest and confidence in women and girls to pursue STEM careers and leadership opportunities through the power of mentoring.
The mission of the MWM network is to encourage girls and women to pursue, persist, and thrive in STEM careers.