Colorado State University Assistant Chemistry Professor was recognized by the White House today for her work to develop new methods to create a battery to revolutionize the hybrid/electric vehicle industry. Dr. Prieto has received the for her work. She was nominated by the National Science Foundation.
鈥淒iscoveries in science and technology not only strengthen our economy, they inspire us as a people,鈥� President Obama said in a White House statement. 鈥淭he impressive accomplishments of today鈥檚 awardees so early in their careers promise even greater advances in the years ahead.鈥�
In 2009, Prieto co-founded ., a company expected to commercialize a non-toxic battery technology up to 1,000 times more powerful, 10 times longer lasting and cheaper than traditional batteries. Prieto co-founded the company with , which is the commercialization arm of the university鈥檚 .
The company aims to produce lithium ion batteries based on tiny or nanostructured materials on a mass scale. .
There will be a White House award ceremony honoring the to receive this year鈥檚 award at the end of July.
