Colleen Zaccard has been awarded the AWIS Motivator Award (Early Career) for her significant contributions and service as the Inaugural Chair of the Chicago Women in STEM Initiative, providing new resources and opportunities for women pursuing a career scientist trajectory.

Marilene Pavan has been awarded the AWIS Motivator Award (Mid-Senior Career) for her remarkable professional journey to overcome adversity in the pursuit of a scientist trajectory, coupled with her efforts to contribute to the STEMM Pathways program and IGEM, building capacity for inclusive excellence in STEMM.

The Award’s Ceremony was held October 24, 2019 at ENO Bar on North Michigan.