• Definition: A woman who has developed new knowledge or products or improvements to products in a corporate or academic setting. She has exhibited original approaches to research and has achieved peer recognition in the technology, science or engineering disciplines. She has exhibited leadership ability by leading research teams, motivating staff and securing funding and/or resources to enable her research program.
• Judged on: a) Achievement in new product or idea development, b) Receipt of professional recognition, c) publication and/or patent record, d) Scope of research program as evidenced by research funding, resource allocation, such as full-time staff assigned and the interdisciplinary scope of research team(s), e) Leadership

• Definition: A woman in an academic setting (elementary or high school, college, university, medical school) who has created and fostered programs (in technology, science, and engineering) in curriculum development, student research, and teacher-student collaborations. A woman who has secured outside funding and/or has received peer recognition for her leadership and innovation in these areas. A woman who has worked to inspire and encourage other women to pursue careers in technology, science or engineering.
• Judged on: a) Innovative curriculum development, b) Academic awards or peer honors, c) Secured grants to support this work, d) Mentorship, e) Leadership

• Definition: A woman who has founded her own company or helped found a company. Has taken great professional and financial risk to make her idea a reality.
• Judged on: a) Entrepreneurship, b) Innovation c) Leadership

• Definition: A woman with at least three years of managerial or technical experience in technology, science or engineering. Has managed a program, project or business unit in an exemplary way in a large corporation or professional services firm.
• Judged on: a) Managerial skills, b) Leadership, c) Innovation

• Definition: A woman with at least three years of managerial or technical experience in technology, science or engineering. Has managed a program, project or business unit in an exemplary way in a small company or professional services firm.
• Judged on: a) Managerial skills, b) Innovation c) Leadership

• Definition: A young female high school student who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the technology or science areas of study or who has displayed inventiveness or creativity in those fields. (Note: The honoree in this category will win be awarded a modest scholarship).
• Judged on: a) Academic achievement, b) Innovation and Creativity

• Definition: A woman undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the technology, science, or engineering areas of study or who has displayed inventiveness or creativity in those fields.
• Judged on: a) Academic achievement, b) Innovation and creativity

• Definition: A woman employed in technology, science or engineering who has devoted her own time and resources or marshaled those of her company or organization to supporting community organizations or non-profits. Has created or encouraged a culture of giving at her company or place of employment or has volunteered her time outside her workplace.
• Judged on: a) Service to community, b) Leadership, c) Innovation

Academic Innovation and Leadership

Erin Lavik, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, Yale University, New Haven

Large Business Innovation and Leadership

Suzan DeGarmo, lead survivability engineer, Sikorsky Aircraft-UTC, Stratford

Collegian Innovation and Leadership

DeCarol Davis, cadet and student, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London

Research Innovation and Leadership

Diane Jorkasky, vice president of Global Clinical Research Operations, Pfizer, Inc., New London

Community Innovation and Leadership

Sheenah Mische, director of Translational Sciences, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals (BIPI), Ridgefield

Small Business Innovation and Leadership

Kristin Muschett, president and CEO, HABCO, Inc., Glastonbury

Entrepreneurial Innovation and Leadership

Deborah Moss, chairman and founder, Avālence, LLC, Milford

Youth Innovation and Leadership

Anshika Kaushik, student, Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Fairfield

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