U.S. News Announces STEM Leadership Hall of Fame Award Winners

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, host of the national STEM Solutions Conference and publisher of the STEM Index, today announced the recipients of the 2015 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees were selected for their leadership in advancing science, technology, engineering and math education and workforce development across a number of sectors, from government to industry to education. The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a special ceremony during the 2015 U.S. News STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, taking place June 29 – July 1 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, Calif.

The 2015 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame award winners are:

• Craig R. Barrett, Ph.D., Retired CEO/Chairman, Intel Corporation
• Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr., Senior Director, Bechtel Group; Senior Director, Fremont Group; Chairman, S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
• Maria Klawe, Ph.D., President, Harvey Mudd College
• Shirley Malcom, Ph.D., Head of Education and Human Resources Programs, American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Eduardo J. Padrón, Ph.D., President, Miami Dade College

"This outstanding group has a proven track record of unwavering commitment to improvng STEM education and career engagement," said Brian Kelly, U.S. News editor and chief content officer. "The U.S. STEM Leadership Hall of Fame recognizes pioneers in their own fields who are also instrumental in leading national efforts to better prepare students for tomorrow's workforce needs."

The Hall of Fame awards ceremony and panel discussion will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at a luncheon sponsored by Emerson. "Emerson is committed to STEM initiatives that inspire and empower the next generation of engineers and business leaders," said Charlie Peters, Senior Executive Vice President. "We are delighted to partner with U.S. News STEM Solutions to improve K-12, university and on-the-job STEM education and training."

To register or find the latest agenda for the STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, visit http://www.USNewsSTEMSolutions.com and connect with U.S. News STEM Solutions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.

U.S. News STEM Solutions
The U.S. News STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference is focused on improving America's science, technology, engineering and math skills. Produced by U.S. News & World Report, the conference highlights STEM issues on a national stage and assembles major corporations, leading educators and top policymakers to find solutions to the STEM crisis. Now in its fourth year, the event will touch down in San Diego, a global hub for innovation and cutting-edge fields that require strong STEM skills, including biotechnology, energy, telecommunications, and medicine. The conference will take place June 29-July 1, 2015 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Personal Finance, Travel, Cars and News & Opinion, www.usnews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, news and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 30 million people visit www.usnews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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