College of Engineering Dean Sharon L. Walker, PhD, has been announced as the recipient of the 2021 Winifred Burks-Houck Professional Leadership Award, given by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). The award is named after Winifred Burks-Houck, the first female president of NOBCChE, and recognizes the recipient’s leadership, scientific achievements, and community service during a career in STEM.