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ESD alumna honored by the World Economic Forum

Erica Fuchs named to 'Top 40 under 40 Young Scientist' list
Erica Fuchs (ESD PhD '06, TPP SM '03, DMSE SB '99) has been named a "Top 40 under 40 Young Scientist" by the World Economic Forum and the InterAcademy Panel on International Issues. An associate professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, she was presented with the award this week at the World Economic Forum's "Summer Davos," held in China.Award recipients are selected from nominations by academies of science from around the world.

Fuchs's research focuses on the role of government in technology development and the effect of location on the competitiveness of new technologies.

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