Charles E. Bakis, Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, has been selected as the winner of the American Society for Composites "Award in Composites for 2006". The award is given annually to a distinguished member of the composites community who has made a significant impact on the development of composite materials through applied research, practice, education, service, advocacy, or leadership.

The award presentation will be made at the banquet of the 21st Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites in Dearborn, Michigan, on September 19, 2006.