Award recipents Martha Choe, Chang Chio Tien, Dr. Shih-Jong Lee, Dr. Yinhai Wang, Prof. Jihui Yang, Dorothy Nanyan Li, and Wei Gao with Bellevue Councilman Conrad Lee and CIE VP Jenny Chang. (Photo by Ally Chen Au)
The Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA-Seattle held its annual convention at the Westin Bellevue on Sept. 15. An education seminar and workshops preceded the awards banquet. Eight awards were given to individuals for displaying leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Eleven high school students were given scholarships for their passion in STEM and community work.