06-02-06
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Dawn Wright, a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University and international expert on geographic information systems, has received the Education Award from the Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs.
This award is presented annually to an individual who "uses education as an effective tool, while being responsive, accountable, and productive as a member of the Oregon Black community."
Wright was cited for her many presentations to community youth about mapping and exploring the oceans, including the Corvallis NAACP Awards ceremony and GIS Day. She has also been profiled in several outreach publications and web sites for middle school and high school students.
The purpose of this non-profit, non-partisan organization is to improve the political, educational, social, legal, and economic status of African-Americans in Oregon. The award was made recently at the Oregon Black Political Convention in Portland.
About the OSU College of Science: As one of the largest academic units at OSU, the College of Science has 14 departments and programs, 13 pre-professional programs, and provides the basic science courses essential to the education of every OSU student. Its faculty are international leaders in scientific research.David Stauth,
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