Donna Stokes

Donna Stokes

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University of Houston’s Donna Stokes Earns Prestigious White House STEM Mentoring Award Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Student Success

In the heart of Houston, where innovation meets ambition, one educator stands as a beacon of excellence in STEM mentorship—Dr. Donna Stokes. A veteran physics professor at the University of Houston (UH), Dr. Stokes has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)—the nation’s highest distinction for mentorship in these critical fields.

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White House Honors UH’s Donna Stokes with Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

Veteran Physics Professor Joins Nation’s Elite STEM Mentors

In a moment of extraordinary recognition, University of Houston (UH) physics professor Dr. Donna Stokes has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)—the highest accolade in the nation for mentoring in STEM disciplines. This prestigious honor, awarded by the White House and managed by the National Science Foundation, celebrates individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through exceptional mentorship.