Congressman Fattah Congratulates Philadelphia Scientists on Research Awards

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a Member of the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development issues releases the following statement honoring awardees' from the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program.

"Congratulations to Daniel Gianola from the University of Pennsylvania and Mitra Taheri from Drexel University two of the 68 scientists from around the country who will receive financial awards for support of their research from the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program. The awards underscore the Administration's investment in scientific research and development especially in the areas that are of critical importance for the Department of Energy and our nation.

"These promising scientists will play an active role in renewing America's commitment to retain global leadership in innovation and technology. And through their groundbreaking discoveries, this generation of researchers will expand the environment for innovation and propel America to advancement, approval and adoption of bold new technologies.

"Award recipients conduct federal research in cutting edge laboratories across the country, two of which are located in my district; the Cohen Laboratory at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Cullen Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.  I have had the privilege of visiting both of these labs as well as; the Idaho National Laboratory, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and the Argonee National Laboratory in Chicago -- to see first-hand the incredible work being done at the nation's science and technology centers."

The five-year DOE awards are designed to bolster the nation's scientific workforce by providing financial support to exceptional researchers during the crucial early career years, when many scientists do their most formative work. The research awards also aim to provide incentives for scientists to focus on mission research areas that are a high priority for the Department of Energy.

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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