Professor Michael Pecht is the 2006 recipient of the Distinguished International Service Award. This award is presented annually by the University of Maryland and is designed to recognize significant contributions to the development of international programs at UMD and to recognize a distinguished international career.

The Award will be presented by the University of Maryland President, Prof. C. D. Mote, at the international awards ceremony on November 28th, 2006 at 3pm on the University of Maryland campus.