Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02am on 16 Sep 2026,Wednesday India Global
Sethuraman Panchanathan, an Indian American computer scientist and former director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the first Indian American to receive the prestigious honour. The award recognizes his contributions to engineering, science, technology policy and public service. Panchanathan previously led the NSF, where he helped advance research and innovation across emerging technologies. The NAE announced the award on September 1, 2026, highlighting his leadership and contributions to strengthening connections between engineering, technology and society.
