2020 Outstanding Materials Engineer Award Class

The title of Outstanding Materials Engineer is conferred by the faculty of the Purdue University School of Materials Engineering, in recognition of excellence in some aspect of the field of Materials Science and Engineering or an affiliated profession as exemplified by leadership and accomplishments.

Carlotta Arthur

Carlotta Arthur


B.S. MSE '85
Director, Program for Women in STEM, The Henry Luce Foundation

In recognition of her continued contributions to the promotion and support of STEM in higher education and her demonstrated commitment to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion therein

Jacob Jones

Jacob Jones


PhD MSE '04
Professor, North Carolina State University

In recognition of his demonstrated excellence in the area of functional ceramic materials and advanced characterization tools that have impacted the international materials community