Chris Hendrickson Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Randy Atkins
NAE Press Release
Washington, D.C.

Chris T. Hendrickson (Washington and Balliol 1973) was elected to the National Academy of Engineering 'for leadership and contributions in transportation and green design engineering.'

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 68 new members and nine foreign associates, announced NAE President Charles M. Vest today. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,290 and the number of foreign associates to 202.

Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to "engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to the engineering literature," and to the "pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education."

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