Carlos Guestrin, Finmeccanica Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Machine Learning in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, has won a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers.
Guestrin is among 100 recipients announced yesterday by the White House. They will receive their awards at a White House ceremony this fall. He was nominated for the honor by the Department of Defense, which had recognized him last year with the Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Award.
“These extraordinarily gifted young scientists and engineers represent the best in our country,” President Obama said. “With their talent, creativity and dedication, I am confident that they will lead their fields in new breakthroughs and discoveries and help us use science and technology to lift up our nation and our world.”
The PECASE program recognizes scientists and engineers who, early in their careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. “I am pleased to see that Carlos has received such a prestigious award,” said Randal E. Bryant, dean of the School of Computer Science. “Carlos has already made major contributions to the theory and application of machine learning. He is also a great educator, and he has helped make the School of Computer Science better in many different ways.”
