On June 6th, 2012, we celebrated our awardees at our annual awards ceremony at Pazzo’s. We heard from Innovator Awardee, Dr. Susan Cohn, of the University of Chicago, a scientist who has adapted innovative approaches to a clinical setting by investigating genetic factors and molecular predictors that contribute to neuroblastoma survival rates in children. Motivator Awardee, Ami LeFevre, of Niles Township High School, spoke of initiatives regarding multiple programs such as the GEMS (Girls Empowered by Math and Science) program, among many others, to motivate young girls to pursue STEM fields as a career.