Dr. Deidre Gibson received the 2022 Compass Distinguished Achievement Award on Oct 18th, 2022 for her significant impact on the fields of marine science and technology: https://www.mtsociety.org/awards-and-honors. Dr. Deidre M. Gibson, University Endowed Professor and Chair of Marine and Environmental Science, Hampton University Dr. Gibson is a stalwart and unparalleled leader in the pursuit of preparing the next generation of African American marine scientists. While at Hampton University, she has led granted funded programs from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve student outcomes through research opportunities, and worked with public school teachers to develop ocean sustainability curriculum.
