BLACKSBURG, Va., April 6 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Aerospace engineering senior Katherine Lemke has been named one of Aviation Week's 20 Twenties, an international honor recognizing standout STEM students for academic excellence, research contributions, and leadership.
Lemke is one of 20 students selected this year from a pool of 60 nominees across 13 countries.
The annual award, sponsored by Aviation Week in collaboration with Accenture, highlights emerging leaders poised to shape the future of aerospace. The 2026 honorees were celebrated March 19 at the 20 Twenties Awards Luncheon and later recognized during Aviation Week Network's 68th Annual Laureate Awards and Dinner at...