November/December 2007 Trivia Answer

 

Question:

Who was named 2007 “National Hispanic Scientist of the Year”?

 

ANSWER:

Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, Dean of Engineering at North Carolina State University, and former professor and Dean of the University of South Florida College of Engineering, was named the Museum of Science & Industry’s (MOSI) 2007 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year.

Of Puerto Rican descent, Dr. Martin-Vega has held several prestigious national positions including being the first Hispanic to serve as acting head of the Engineering Directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and director of NSF’s Division of Design, Manufacture and Industrial Innovation. His efforts at NSF included the development of foundation-wide programs such as the Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) and Research Experiences for K-12 Teachers (RET) programs aimed at integrating research and education and increasing the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in science and engineering. His NSF responsibilities also included a visit to the South Pole.
And the winner is...

Kerrick Nevel
PhD student
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

The prize:

“Black Out:  The Black Person’s Guide to Redefining A Career Path Outside of Corporate America”

by Michelle T. Johnson (also author of "Working While Black").

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLACK OUT brings you life experiences and shows you how to make your own transition outside of the traditional corporate box. It takes you beyond “survival” and guides you toward your destined career path.
  
Hundreds of thousands of African Americans have successfully left Corporate America and many became world renowned and extremely wealthy pursuing their dreams, such as: Robert L. Johnson, Terry McMillian or Oprah Winfrey. Like those “travelers” who have made a successful career change, you can learn to identify your own path and understand how to overcome roadblocks along the way to your goal.

You won’t know unless you try it…so, read this book, challenge yourself to take a leap of faith by stepping out of the corporate box, releasing your safety net, and experiencing the power of your passion.
 
Whether you want to start your own publication, be an actor, write a book, start a consulting business, or embark on any other off-the-beaten track career path, BLACK OUT: The Black Persons Guide to Redefining A Career Path Outside of Corporate America, will show you how to begin your journey with confidence and courage.