Now, after nearly three years at NC State, her \u201cwin streak\u201d is continuing. On February 3 McCauley was inducted into the \u201cBlack Engineer of the Year Award\u201d Hall of Fame. This recognition, sponsored by the Career Communications Group, Inc.<\/a>, promotes minority achievement in STEM fields by sharing the success stories of engineers, technologists and scientists from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley serves an important dual role as Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a> . She loves working at the Wilson College, which she describes as \u201cfascinating, diverse and a virtual fountain of innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley received her most recent honor at this year\u2019s BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) Metaquake Symposium in Washington, D.C. This conference enables novices and veterans alike to foster connections within the worlds of technology, business, education and government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Women of Color<\/a> magazine has named McCauley one of its \u201cTop 20 Women of the Year\u201d and will feature her in an upcoming edition. The magazine will also be recognizing Women of the Year Award winners at the 2023 Women to Watch Summit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As if that media attention weren\u2019t enough, CIO Women<\/a> magazine will be highlighting McCauley as one of \u201cThe Most Influential Women Leaders to Watch in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a joyful career for me, and I believe all STEM professionals have great opportunities to make a positive impact on our global society.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n McCauley is pleased these recognitions are drawing attention to Wilson College, because of the college\u2019s strong emphasis on diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve been at engineering institutions throughout my career,\u201d she says, \u201cand I\u2019ve never seen anything to match this school\u2019s commitment to valuing all of its people.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley\u2019s recognitions also include some that are not<\/strong> <\/em>STEM-related. For example, she was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame<\/a>, an honor reserved for Oklahomans who represent the state exceptionally well. She feels especially humbled by this honor, given the number of past recipients who are household names nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Members of the Hall include entertainers dating back as far as Gene Autry but also including current headliners like Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood. The Hall also features a host of high profile athletes from Jim Thorpe to Mickey Mantle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The state of Oklahoma served as the McCauley family\u2019s base of operations when her father, an Army drill sergeant, was stationed overseas. She went on to attend the University of Oklahoma for her bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s and doctoral degrees. Upon earning her Ph.D. McCauley became the first Black woman in the state to earn a Ph.D. in engineering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While that\u2019s a special point of pride, McCauley says she\u2019s even more proud to have served as an academic advisor and mentor to 10 other Black Ph.D. candidates. Each of those candidates went on to complete their doctoral degrees successfully in engineering and\/or textiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To be sure, McCauley\u2019s distinctions are not limited to trophies, plaques or media coverage. Prior to coming to NC State, for instance, she was named a Jefferson Science Fellow<\/a>. In that capacity she was sent by the U.S. State Department to evaluate the healthcare delivery system in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. Her research aimed to identify opportunities for innovation in the service delivery process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She found that many of Malawi\u2019s healthcare clinics were located in open air settings, sometimes with dozens if not hundreds of people patiently lined up for assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDespite the austere conditions and limited resources,\u201d she says, \u201cI was inspired by the commitment of the healthcare workers.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n She\u2019s never forgotten the image of clinicians weighing a newborn by hanging it from an old-fashioned produce scale by its diaper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThey try to get the important information they need by any means necessary,\u201d she says. \u201cIn this case, they gently held their hands underneath the scale to ensure the baby\u2019s safety. Now, that\u2019s commitment!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n After returning from Africa, McCauley was invited to speak at United Nations Headquarters, where she described her many initiatives as a Jefferson Science Fellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI told them about the remarkable things I saw,\u201d she remembers. \u201cAnd I explained how STEM principles can be applied to make people\u2019s lives better, or even save lives, in virtually any type of environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reflecting upon her current position, McCauley considers herself lucky to be doing what she loves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope to inspire others to join me on this STEM journey,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s been a joyful career for me, and I believe all STEM professionals have great opportunities to make a positive impact on our global society.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n By Raymond Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Pamela McCauley joined the Wilson College of Textiles<\/a> in 2020, she arrived with a history of recognitions that were not only significant but in some cases groundbreaking. For example, she was one of the first three Black women named a Fellow in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, after nearly three years at NC State, her \u201cwin streak\u201d is continuing. On February 3 McCauley was inducted into the \u201cBlack Engineer of the Year Award\u201d Hall of Fame. This recognition, sponsored by the Career Communications Group, Inc.<\/a>, promotes minority achievement in STEM fields by sharing the success stories of engineers, technologists and scientists from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley serves an important dual role as Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a> . She loves working at the Wilson College, which she describes as \u201cfascinating, diverse and a virtual fountain of innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley received her most recent honor at this year\u2019s BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) Metaquake Symposium in Washington, D.C. This conference enables novices and veterans alike to foster connections within the worlds of technology, business, education and government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Women of Color<\/a> magazine has named McCauley one of its \u201cTop 20 Women of the Year\u201d and will feature her in an upcoming edition. The magazine will also be recognizing Women of the Year Award winners at the 2023 Women to Watch Summit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As if that media attention weren\u2019t enough, CIO Women<\/a> magazine will be highlighting McCauley as one of \u201cThe Most Influential Women Leaders to Watch in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a joyful career for me, and I believe all STEM professionals have great opportunities to make a positive impact on our global society.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n McCauley is pleased these recognitions are drawing attention to Wilson College, because of the college\u2019s strong emphasis on diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve been at engineering institutions throughout my career,\u201d she says, \u201cand I\u2019ve never seen anything to match this school\u2019s commitment to valuing all of its people.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n McCauley\u2019s recognitions also include some that are not<\/strong> <\/em>STEM-related. For example, she was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame<\/a>, an honor reserved for Oklahomans who represent the state exceptionally well. She feels especially humbled by this honor, given the number of past recipients who are household names nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAchievements featured in national magazines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
McCauley joins Mickey Mantle in Oklahoma Hall of Fame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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McCauley joins Mickey Mantle in Oklahoma Hall of Fame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n