Sumaiya Samaji, a Bangladeshi teacher at the University of Kansas, has received the prestigious CAREER Award from the US National Science Foundation. The CAREER Award is awarded in recognition of early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models. Samaji was selected for her research focusing on supply chain security. Her work aims to address vulnerabilities and improve resilience within global supply networks. The NSF CAREER Award is highly competitive and supports junior faculty in their pursuit of outstanding research. This recognition highlights Samaji’s contributions to the field and her potential for future impact. The award will support her research endeavors and contribute to advancements in supply chain management.