Vela honored with Martin Luther King, Jr. award
Author: Amy Juhnke
Javier Vela, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Ames Laboratory associate, was selected as the faculty/staff recipient of Iowa State University’s 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing One Community award.
Vela is highly regarded throughout the Iowa State campus as a mentor, advocate, educator and leader. His efforts in creating a more welcoming climate for ISU and the surrounding community include traditional and innovative approaches which address both the short and long-term.