It’s easy to see why Judith Sheft, a living legend in the STEM entrepreneurial ecosystem in this state, was presented with the first Catalyst Award last week at Bell Works at the 45th annual Edison Patent Awards, sponsored by the R&D Council of New Jersey.

After all, as the executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (which was reestablished six years ago), Sheft has led an organization that has given out 435 awards totaling $27.2 million, helping create 568 jobs while helping companies leverage CSIT funding 15x in terms of additional funding, grants, loans and other support.

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