2014
APEX Award for Excellence
For Feature Article, “Untangling the Dark Web”
Soroptimist Ruby Award
This program honors a woman who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls through her professional or volunteer work
2013
IEEE Ethical Practices Award (inaugural recipient) ⇒
For exemplary contributions and leadership in developing ethics and social responsibility in students
IEEE William E. Sayle Award for Achievement in Education ⇒
For innovative approaches to engineering education and inspiring young people to pursue a career in engineering
IEEE Outstanding Member for the Boston Section
New England Achievement Award, Engineers Week - New England ⇒
The New England Achievement Award celebrates an individual who has furthered the field of engineering
* BSCES News announcement (pg. 11) [PDF]
2012
Order of the Sons of Italy Public Service Award Law and Justice
Outstanding Large Section Award (for the IEEE Boston Section, under Karen’s leadership) ⇒
For their successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries
IEEE Certificate of Recognition for Chairing IEEE Boston Section
2011
IEEE Certificate for Notable Services and Contributions Towards the Advancement of IEEE and the Engineering Professionals
Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award for Social Impact
Recognized “not only for her contributions in both academia and industry but also as one of the United States leading experts in innovating successful low-cost methods for disseminating engineering and science to youth, parents, educators and the general public to help recruit young women to the STEM disciplines”
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
IEEE Certificate of Appreciation for Services as Region 1 Chair
IEEE Education Society Harriett B. Rigas Award for Outstanding Educator
For contributions in developing and disseminating innovative educational programs to attract and retain women in electrical and computer engineering
2010
NSF Presidential Award for Engineering, Science and Mathematics Education and Mentoring ⇒
The award recognizes “the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering—particularly those who belong to groups that are underrepresented in these fields”
Nerd Girls Interview ⇒
IEEE EAB Major Educational Innovation Award ⇒
2009
Norm Augustine Award from the National Academies of Engineering and Science, American Association of Engineering Societies ⇒
For communicating the excitement of engineering through outreach activities that promote careers in science and engineering, and encourage youth to improve the environment and change the lives of individuals and communities