Shirley Ann Jackson elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
On November 30, 2000, Shirley Ann Jackson was elected to the National Academy of Engineering, becoming the first African American woman to attain this prestigious membership. This recognition was in honor of her pioneering contributions to engineering and public policy, through which she made significant impacts on science and technology management.
Her election highlighted the breadth of her influence across multiple scientific disciplines, which spanned from physics to policy. It crowned a series of groundbreaking achievements, accentuating her role as a luminary in the pursuit of scientific and engineering excellence.