Dr. Sherry Woods, director of special projects under Associate Dean of Academic Affairs David Dolling, was chosen to receive the Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN) Founders Award, which honors members who exemplify the spirit of WEPAN founders through long-term efforts for the organization.  Woods, who currently chairs the Corporate Relations Committee for WEPAN, has served in leadership roles for the organization for more than eight years, including a presidential term from 2003-2004.  WEPAN and its 600 members nation-wide are committed to enhancing the success of women engineers in academic and professional settings.