Rachel Mair, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Rachel Mair received the first-ever Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Excellence for the culture and propagation of endangered freshwater mussels. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions With announcement of Rachel Mair having received the Rachel Carson award License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.