Rediet Abebe

Awards & Honours

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Rediet Abebe's career is marked by historic firsts and a deep commitment to using computer science for social good. She became the first Black woman to earn a PhD in computer science from Cornell University, a milestone that opened doors for many others. Her co-founding of MD4SG and Black in AI has created lasting communities that continue to influence the field.Her 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship recognizes her as a scholar whose work bridges the humanities and social sciences with computational methods. She has been featured in major scientific publications, and her research has been supported by prestigious institutions. Her achievements reflect not just personal success but a broader mission to make AI more equitable and inclusive.

AwardsRediet Abebe's most significant award is the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, which she won in 2022. This competitive fellowship, awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, came with a $200,000 stipend to support her research. Her other recognitions, such as being named a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows, are appointments rather than competitive awards.

Honours & Distinctions

Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows

Harvard University·2019

One of the most selective postdoctoral fellowships in the United States.

Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

Carnegie Corporation of New York·2022

Competitive fellowship with a $200,000 stipend to support research.

Records & Feats

First Black woman to earn a PhD in computer science from Cornell University

Historic First·2019

Achieved in December 2019, a historic milestone for diversity in computer science.