Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Velez博士获得了博士学位。亚利桑那大学的数学专业 目前他是亚利桑那大学的数学教授。 他被一位同事提名为该奖项的候选人，这位同事将跟踪西班牙裔、教育和科学问题作为他职责的一部分。 被提名者的优势包括： 对数百个少数民族的发展产生积极影响 大学数学和工程专业的学生 亚利桑那 实施团队指导战略， 少数人获得数学和工程学位。 通过他担任社会的主席， 墨西哥裔和美洲原住民在科学方面的进步 （SACNAS）. 在他的任期内，他成功地改变了 全国会议的重点包括： 研究生院应用研讨会。 作为全国各地学生的导师， 高中生对广泛的 科学学科。

Dr. Velez received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Arizona. Currently he is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona. He has been nominated for this award by a colleague who tracks Hispanic, educational and scientific issues as part of his duties. The strengths of the nominee include: A positive impact on the development of hundreds of minority students in mathematics and engineering at the University of Arizona. Implementing team mentoring strategies resulting in strong minority attainment of degrees in mathematics and engineering. A national impact via his presidency of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). During his tenure, he succeeded in changing the focus of the national conference to include a focus on graduate school application workshops. Serving as mentor to students across the country, working with high school students interested in a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines.