Schmidt College of Science Excellence Awards
To recognize the achievements of our faculty and staff, the Schmidt College of Science will present awards at a celebration on December 4, 2024. More details to be announced soon. The awards recognize research, teaching, advising, service and dedication to the College’s mission and improving students’ experiences.
All winners will receive a framed certificate and a $500 cash award.
Nomination deadline: Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
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The Excellence Awards include:
Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching and Advising Awards
- Up to one faculty award for Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching
- Up to one award to a faculty or staff member for Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Advising
Researcher of the Year
Up to one award will be made for each faculty rank (assistant/associate/full) to honor excellence in sponsored and project-oriented research, with particular emphasis on externally funded research.
Scholar of the Year
Up to one award will be made for each faculty rank (assistant/associate/full) to honor excellence in scholarly activities.
Faculty Service Award
In recognition of the many contributions of professional service provided by a faculty member to our local communities. This award will be presented to up to one faculty member judged most outstanding in the area of service to the community.
Staff Service Award
In recognition of the many contributions of professional service provided by a staff member to our College. This award will be presented to up to one staff member judged most outstanding in the area of service to the College.
Questions?
Please contact the Dean's Office with any questions at sciencedean@rjval.com .
Past Awardees
Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching and Advising
- Donna Marion, Senior Instructor, Department of Psychology
- Tito Sempertegui, Senior Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Researcher of the Year (eligible for assistant, associate, and full professor)
- Caiyun Zhang, Professor, Department of Geosciences
- Maré Cudic, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Scholar of the Year (eligible for assistant, associate, and full professor)
- Brett Laursen, Professor, Department of Psychology
- Weibo Liu, Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences
Excellence in Faculty Service Award
- Maria Fadiman, Professor, Department of Geosciences
Excellence in Staff Service Award
- Stacee Caplan, Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences
Inaugural celebration took place Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching and Advising
- Korey Sorge, Scientist, Physics
Faculty Service Award
- Vicki Sarajedini, Professor of Physics
Researcher of the Year (eligible for assistant, associate, and full professor)
- Wazir Muhammad, Assistant Professor of Physics
- Marianne Porter, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
- Deguo Du, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Scholar of the Year (eligible for assistant, associate, and full professor)
- Rindy Anderson, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
- John Renne, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning
Staff Service Award
- Brittanney Adelmann, Director, Math Learning Center & Learning Assistant (LA) Program; Director, Education Reimagined – Quality Enhancement Plan; Math Learning Center Liaison to the Department of Mathematical Sciences