Gilda A. Barabino
Personal Information
Born: 1956
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
1978, BS in Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana; 1986, PhD in Chemical Engineering. Rice University
Professional Life
Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering
Institution/Corporation: Rohm and Haas; Northeastern University; Georgia Tech; City College of New York; Olin CollegeEmory University
Degrees & Memberships: Honorary Degree: Xavier University of Louisianna 2016; Member: National Academy of Engineers; National Academy of Medicine; Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Chemical Engineering, American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering, & Biomedical Engineering Society
Awards & Achievements
Awards: 2020, Distinguished Alumni Award, Rice University; 2019, AICE Award for Service to Society; 2015, Joseph N. Cannon Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering; 2018, Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, & Engineering; 2017, Pierre Galetti Award; 2011, Georgia Tech Woman of Distinction Award; 2010, Biomedical Engineering Society Diversity Award; 2010, American Institute of Chemical Engineers MAC Eminent Engineers Award; 2010, American Institute of Chemical Engineers MAC Distinguished Service Award; 2009, Rice University Distinguished Bioengineering Award; 1996-1998, NSF Visiting Professorship for Women; 1994, American Society for Engineering Education Dow Outstanding Faculty Award
Achievements: first African-American admitted to chemical engineering program at Rice University; pioneered new engineering approaches to problems in medicine, especially sickle cell disease
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