2023 - 2024
COAS DEAN’S AWARDS
Award for Outstanding Publication Presented to an individual who has contributed substantially to publications, with a preference for
Award for Graduate Student Mentorship
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the excellence and impact of master’s and Ph.D. mentoring. Preference is given to mentors who engage with more than one student, involving them in training, hands-on learning and similar activities.
The Dean’s Awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our faculty who have shown exceptional dedication to their students, innovative thinking and a commitment to making a positive impact on the College of Arts & Sciences (COAS).
those who have authored books or contributed book chapters with special consideration given to the reputation and caliber of the publishing press. WINNER: Elizabeth Lazzara, Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology Department Award for Research/ Scholarship Excellence Awarded to an individual who has dedicated themself to the excellence and impact of research/scholarship, factoring in such items as grant applications, grant awards, invited talks and publications. While the funding amount is a consideration, it is not the sole criterion for determining the awardee.
WINNER: Yongxin Liu, Mathematics Department
Award for Faculty Mentorship
Nomination narrative focused on excellence and impact of mentoring that benefitted COAS faculty, privileging nominees who work closely with one or more individual faculty and enact innovative and effective mentoring activities. WINNER: Jessica McKee, Humanities and Communication Department
WINNER: Sirani Perera, Mathematics Department
Award for Undergraduate Student Mentorship Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the excellence and impact of undergraduate mentoring, particularly benefiting COAS students. Preference is given to mentors who engage with more than one student, involving them in training, hands-on learning and similar activities.
Dean’s Award for Leadership and Innovation Presented to an individual who dedicates themself to leadership achievements and/or innovations that contribute positively to the department/unit, college, campus and university. Emphasis is placed on endeavors that lead to increased visibility for both the department and the broader collegiate community. WINNERS: Cassandra Branham, Humanities and Communication Department Dan Cutrer, Security Studies and International Affairs Department
Award for Teaching Excellence Awarded to an individual showcasing outstanding excellence and innovation in teaching, specifically focusing on methods that actively engage students in the learning process. Awardees do so through the creation of educational materials or textbooks, active participation in Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence workshops and short courses, peer observations, course materials reviews and a comprehensive summary of student end-of-course evaluation data and comments.
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WINNERS: Yanir Maidenberg , Physical Science Department Tess St. John , Mathematics Department
WINNERS: Hugo Castillo, Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology Department Joanne Detore, Humanities and Communication Department
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