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

卡斯蒂略-查韦斯博士是生物识别学教授，也是康奈尔大学生物识别系主任。他被公认为是一名研究人员、敬业的教师和导师。卡斯蒂略-查韦斯博士在十年的时间里积累了杰出的成就记录，包括以下内容：强有力的支持信，证明他成功地帮助学生取得成功。寻求并获得对辅导计划的大量拨款支持。国际知名的研究员，为有抱负的拉丁科学家树立了榜样。由于他在科学方面的工作，他获得了许多国内和国际荣誉和奖项。担任董事、奇卡诺人和美洲原住民科学促进会和数学生物学学会的董事。让许多学生参与本科生和研究生的研究。

Dr. Castillo-Chavez is a Professor of Biometrics and Chair of the Biometrics Unit at Cornell University. He is recognized as a researcher, dedicated teacher and mentor. Dr. Castillo-Chavez has amassed an outstanding record of achievement over a ten-year period including the following: Strong letters of support attesting to his success in helping students succeed. Seeking and receiving substantial grant support for mentoring programs. Internationally known researcher, who serves as a role model for aspiring Latin scientists. Numerous honors and awards, both National and International, for his work in science. Serving on the Boards of Directors , Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science and the Society for Mathematical Biology. Involving many students in research at the undergraduate and graduate level.