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HENAAC Hall of Fame

The mission of the HENAAC Hall of Fame (HHF) is to capture the extraordinary achievements of its inductees in an educational medium that will enlighten a nation, honor the Hispanic community, and contribute to the advancement and betterment of society by inspiring future generations of engineers and scientists.

Great Minds in STEM established the Hall of Fame in 1998 to recognize the world-class achievements of its most accomplished winners. The thirty-two (32) members of the Hall of Fame have achieved a level of excellence that opens doors to advances in science, technology, engineering and math, and opens minds about the contributions of Hispanics in these fields.

The Hall of Fame Museum Exhibit, which consists of a graphite portrait of each member, is a one-of-a-kind exhibit of our nation’s leading Hispanic engineers and scientists.

Hall of Fame Members

2015

Enrique J. Lavernia, Ph.D.

2014

Mr. Ralph de la Vega

2013

Ray & Carmela Mellado

2012

Cristina Amon, Sc.D.

2011

Louis Martin-Vega, Ph.D.

2010

Adalio Sanchez

2009

John Tracy, Ph.D.

2008

Dan Arvizu, Ph.D.

2006

Ysrael Seinuk

2005

Nitza Margarita Cintron, M.D.

2005

Nils Diaz, Ph.D.

2005

Irving Wladawsky-Berger, Ph.D.

2003

Rafael Bras, Sc.D.

2003

James Padilla

2002

Roberto Goizueta

2001

Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D.

2001

Jorge Diaz

2000

George Castro, Ph.D.

2000

Hector de J. Ruiz, Ph.D.

1998

Lydia Villa-Komaroff

1998

Albert Baez, Ph.D.

1998

Antonio Otero

1998

Benjamin Montoya

1998

Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D.

1998

Enrique Sosa, Ph.D.

1998

George Foyo

1998

Juan Sandoval

1998

Larry Morata

1998

Linda Garcia Cubero

1998

Mario Molina, Ph.D.

1998

Oscar Suros

1998

Richard Tapia, Ph.D.

1998

Sidney Gutierrez

1998

Susan Pacheco