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03-010
For Release: February 12, 2003

Katherine K. Martin
Media Relations Office
216/433-2406
katherine.martin{at}nasa.gov

Earls and Robinson Win Accolades
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Two employees at NASA's Glenn Research Center, Deputy Director Dr. 
Julian Earls and Daryl Robinson, computer engineer in the Satellite 
Networks and Architectures Branch, have been selected to receive Black 
Engineer of the Year awards for 2002.

Earls will receive his award in the category of Career Achievement in
Government. This award is given by Career Communications Group, Inc., 
which sponsors the annual Black Engineer of the Year Technology Awards 
conference.  Dr. Earls will be honored with this award at a Gala 
Awards event on February 15 during the 17th Annual Black Engineer of 
the Year Awards Professional Development Seminar and Celebration.

Earls was chosen for his outstanding contributions in the field of 
Radiation Physics and to the Black Community as well as his commitment 
to serving as a role model to people of all ages and backgrounds. "I 
am honored at being selected for this prestigious award and am humbled 
to be among those who previously were chosen for their unselfish 
contributions," said Earls about his achievement.

Earls earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Norfolk State 
University, a master's degree in radiation biology from the University 
of Rochester School of Medicine, and his doctorate degree in radiation 
physics from the University of Michigan. He also earned the equivalent 
of a second master's degree in environmental health from the 
University of Michigan and is a graduate of the Harvard Business 
School's prestigious Program for Management Development

Robinson was likewise recognized by the Career Communications Group by
receiving the Modern-day Technology Leader Award. This award is given 
to men and women of color who demonstrate outstanding performance and 
will shape the future course of technology and science. Robinson will 
receive his Certificate of Recognition during the Modern-day 
Technology Leadership Luncheon, which is also held during the 17th 
annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Professional Development 
Seminar and Celebration.

Robinson earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Case Western 
Reserve University and a master's degree in electrical engineering 
from Cleveland State University.

This year's celebration of The Black Engineer of the Year Awards will 
be held in Baltimore from February 13 through February 15 and will be 
hosted by the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black 
Colleges and Universities, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, and US Black Engineer & Information 
Technology magazine.

Print quality photos of Earls and Robinson are available online:

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/PAO/pressrel/2003/03-010addm.html For more 
information on The Black Engineer of the Year Award, see:

http://www.blackengineer.com

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