Dr. Mei Li is a Corteva Laureate at Corteva Agriscience. She has been nominated to receive a Technical Innovation Award at WOC DTX 2021.
With 19 years of industry experience since completing her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering, Mei has become an exceptional role model within Corteva Agriscience for delivering innovation.
She is also a role model and beacon for women of color and the broader Asian community within Corteva research and development.
Her contributions to the agricultural industry are widely known, as she is the primary inventor of numerous award-winning technologies and products.
The Women of Color STEM Conference, which is marking 26 years of promoting significant achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine, recently announced the winners of the 2021 Women of Color STEM Awards.
With winners across 15 categories, the awards are granted by a selection committee drawn from industry, government, and academia. This year, more than 40 women will be recognized. Click here to register now.
Meet all the 2021 Career Achievement Award winners here and learn about their contributions
Rona Bunn, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Maria N. Goerger, Spec Asst. for AI, M&S, and Analysis for the IT Lab Dir., Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Delores Alexander, VP, global services supplier management, The Boeing Company
Deirdre Fultz, plant manager - Indiana Transmission Plant, Stellantis
Florence Heidel, scientist, L3Harris Technology, Inc.