Dr. Myra Cohen, Professor of Computer Science and the Lanh and Oanh Nguyen Chair in Software Engineering, has received the 2025 Barbora Bühnová Leadership Award for Women in Science and Engineering from the IEEE Computer Society Technical Council on Software Engineering. The prestigious award is given to Dr. Cohen for her seminal and innovative research on combinatorial interaction testing and her exceptional record of one-on-one mentoring.
“Dr. Myra Cohen’s recognition with the 2025 Barbora Bühnová Leadership Award is a testament to her significant contributions to software engineering and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers,” said Interim Department Chair, Dr. Pavan Aduri. “She has been an exceptional mentor to our junior faculty, fostering an environment of support and excellence.”
Dr. Mengdi Huai, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, has first-hand experience of Dr. Cohen’s mentorship. “It is a great honor to have Dr. Cohen as my faculty mentor. I am truly grateful for her invaluable mentorship and guidance. Her dedication, support, and insightful advice have had a profound impact on my professional growth. Her mentorship has given me the confidence to navigate the challenges of faculty life with resilience and determination. Congratulations, Dr. Cohen, on receiving the award—an honor that is truly well deserved!”
Dr. Cohen stated, “I am exceptionally honored to receive this award. Many of the prior recipients of this award have been important mentors to me throughout my career. I hope I can impact others in the same positive way they have impacted me”
The Barbora Bühnová Leadership Award for Women in Science and Engineering is presented annually to an individual for outstanding and/or sustained leadership in the software engineering community to encourage women to explore science and engineering career paths.
More information on the award can be found here.