The following news was released by the National Academy of Engineering, Washington, D.C., on January 7, 2021:
The National Academy of Engineering announced today that the 2021 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education will be awarded to Linda Griffith and Douglas Lauffenburger of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) “for the establishment of a new biology-based engineering education, producing a new generation of leaders capable of addressing world problems with innovative biological technologies.” The $500,000 annual award recognizes new methods and concepts in education aimed at developing effective engineering leaders.
“The NAE is honored to recognize Linda Griffith and Douglas Lauffenburger for their significant contributions to MIT’s biological engineering program,” said NAE President John L. Anderson. “The comprehensive curriculum developed by these two educators has defined this field for the next generation and will continue to lead in years to come.”
