Women of Distinction named

Started in 1998 to celebrate and demonstrate to students the strong leadership exhibited by women of the Georgia Tech community, the Women’s Leadership Conference recognizes students, alumni and staff with the Women of Distinction Award. Winners at the 2009 conference included Principal Research Scientist Lynn Fountain (Staff), School of Biology Associate Professor Julia Kubanek (Faculty), Clemmie Whatley (Alumna), and students Kathryn Smith (Graduate) and Melissa Minneci (Undergraduate). From left are, front row, Smith, Minneci and Whatley. In the back row are Academic Professional Kristi Mehaffey, graduate research assistant Katie Pitz, Kubanek, School of Biology Associate Chair Terry Snell, Betty Stater, Fountain and Living History Director Marilyn Somers.