The Department is extremely excited with the news that Dr. Yehua Li has received an NSF CAREER award. Congratulations Yehua! As stated on the NSF website, CAREER awards are the NSF’s “most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations”. This description is an excellent fit for Yehua’s outstanding contributions to research and education.