US honors Filipino for mentoring
By ROY C. MABASA
December 27, 2011
Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California, honored Filipino engineering professor Dr. Amelito Enriquez in a reception held after he received an award from United States (US) President Barack Obama for being one of the nine recipients of the US Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
According to the US National Science Foundation, the award is bestowed by the President to individuals and organizations in recognition of the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering, particularly those who belong to groups that are under-represented in these fields.
Enriquez, a geodetic engineering graduate at the University of the Philippines, was nominated by his students and colleagues at the Cañada College in Redwood City, California.
The Novaliches native is credited with helping develop several programs that help students from underrepresented communities pursue degrees in science, math, and engineering.
The programs include a two-week intensive program dubbed “The Math Jam,” and the Summer Engineering Institute, in cooperation with the San Francisco State University.
Another of Dr. Enriquez’s program is a 10-week internship program for engineering students funded by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
According to Enriquez, who earned his doctorate at the University of California in Irvine, he shared the award with the entire Cañada College faculty, staff, and students.
He reiterated his love for teaching and encouraging students to pursue careers in engineering.
In recognition of his achievement, Enriquez received certificates from California State and Redwood City officials and legislators, as well as a commendation from the Consulate General.
The reception was held at the Cañada College where Enriquez has been teaching for 17 years now.
According to the US National Science Foundation, the award is bestowed by the President to individuals and organizations in recognition of the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering, particularly those who belong to groups that are under-represented in these fields.
Enriquez, a geodetic engineering graduate at the University of the Philippines, was nominated by his students and colleagues at the Cañada College in Redwood City, California.
The Novaliches native is credited with helping develop several programs that help students from underrepresented communities pursue degrees in science, math, and engineering.
The programs include a two-week intensive program dubbed “The Math Jam,” and the Summer Engineering Institute, in cooperation with the San Francisco State University.
Another of Dr. Enriquez’s program is a 10-week internship program for engineering students funded by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
According to Enriquez, who earned his doctorate at the University of California in Irvine, he shared the award with the entire Cañada College faculty, staff, and students.
He reiterated his love for teaching and encouraging students to pursue careers in engineering.
In recognition of his achievement, Enriquez received certificates from California State and Redwood City officials and legislators, as well as a commendation from the Consulate General.
The reception was held at the Cañada College where Enriquez has been teaching for 17 years now.
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