Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Maura Borrego, an assistant professor in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering's Department of Engineering Education, received the first Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers given to an engineer in the area of engineering education research. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions Announcements of Dr. Borrego's PECASE 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.