PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Douglas C. Wong, a former U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center employee, was posthumously awarded the first-ever Pioneer in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) award through the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP).
Every year, the AEOP Membership Council shines a spotlight on outstanding students, educators, and mentors who have made a lasting impact through AEOP programs. These awards recognize dedication to advancing STEM education, fostering innovation, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
Wong, who passed away earlier this year, devoted his life to advancing STEM opportunities for young people and was known for his passion, energy, and mentorship, inspiring countless students, colleagues, and future STEM leaders.
Whether it was Bring Your Child to Work Day, STEM for Education Outreach, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (state and national), or the Picatinny Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program, Wong was ‘all-in’ on anything that promoted bringing youth into STEM.
Wong’s nomination was submitted by Christopher D. Haines, Ph. D, Senior Metallurgist at DEVCOM’s Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Providing Ground, Md., and Kimberly A. Griswold, Ph. D, an engineer at Picatinny Arsenal’s Armaments Center.
“Doug has been such an instrumental pillar amongst the Picatinny science and technology community as a mentor and builder of coalitions,” said Griswold. “His impact extended beyond the Picatinny community, where he was widely regarded amongst people of all ages. He is greatly missed, and in his memory, we wanted to honor him and his legacy.”
Others recognized this year by AEOP include Gordon Chen – Renaissance Award; Ashirvad Chourasia – Rising Star Award; Barbara Dunham, Ph. D, – Mentor of the Year; Tiffany N. Jones – Educator of the Year; Sofía López – Future Leader Award; Ashwathi Menon – All Star Award; and Vivian Raj – Community Service Award.
DEVCOM is home to thousands of Army scientists, engineers, technicians and analysts working around the globe to leverage cutting-edge technologies and empower the American warfighter with the data and abilities to see, sense, make decisions and act faster than our adversaries – today and in the future.
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