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Strategic Alliance Member Marc Dandin of Wood IP Honored with NSF CAREER Award 

February 25, 2025

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Fitch Even celebrates the achievement of Marc Dandin from our strategic alliance, Wood IP, who has been granted the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF CAREER Award is a prestigious five-year grant given to junior faculty for research and education. 

Marc is an assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and a seasoned Wood IP patent professional. His award-winning research is breaking new ground by establishing new technology paradigms for interfacing electronics with biological systems. 

“We are thrilled to witness Marc Dandin’s remarkable recognition by the NSF,” said Mark Hetzler, Managing Partner at Fitch Even. “His pioneering research exemplifies the caliber of innovation within our alliance with Wood IP, and we are excited about the future contributions his work will bring to both technology and education.” 

We extend our congratulations to Marc Dandin on earning this prestigious honor and eagerly anticipate the continued impact of his research on the advancement of science and engineering. 

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