Study In US: Worcester Polytechnic Institute President Named As NAI Fellow

For the academic investors, this is the highest professional honor which highlights the contributions of the award winners.

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) awards the NAI Fellow award which is the highest professional honor for academic inventors. Worcester Polytechnic Institute President Grace J. Wang has been awarded the NAI Fellow award which highlights her contributions to pioneering research and innovation.

While commenting on this award, she said, “I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the National Academy of Inventors. Throughout my career, in industry and higher education, it has been a privilege to focus on creating and supporting the research and development of innovative technologies that can have a meaningful impact for society. I’m humbled to be named an NAI Fellow and join an amazing list of renowned professionals who have dedicated their work in universities and government and non-profit research institutes to pushing boundaries and advancing solutions.”

About WPI President Grace J. Wang

She is an esteemed leader in higher education, industry and government and an accomplished materials scientist. She holds seven US patents. She is among the 170 people who named NAI Fellows this year.

"Wang’s career has reflected a commitment to research and innovation. Prior to coming to WPI, she spearheaded efforts at The Ohio State University to support research, creativity, and entrepreneurship by faculty, staff, and students. Previously, Wang led the research enterprise at the State University of New York System and built large-scale partnerships to grow impact-driven research and innovation. Before that, at the National Science Foundation, she managed a funding portfolio of over $900 million dedicated to investing in emerging engineering research, supporting engineering education, and fostering development and technology commercialization," says WPI statement.

Dr. Paul Sanberg, FNAI, President of the NAI said, “This year's Class of NAI Fellows represents a truly impressive caliber of inventors. Each of these individuals is tackling real-world issues and creating solutions that propel us into the future. Through their work, they are making significant contributions to science, creating lasting societal impact, and growing the economy. NAI Fellows as a whole are a driving force of innovation, generating crucial advancements across scientific disciplines and creating tangible impacts as they move their technologies from lab to marketplace.”

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