Kudos
Amy Palmer, professor of biochemistry, recognized for revamping classroom experiences, championing diversity and striving to connect with students ‘beyond the course curriculum.’
ÀϾÅÆ·²è researcher Eric Vance recently won the W.J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting, in recognition of his work to help statisticians and data scientists become better communicators.
Agnès Beaudry is named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society, the sixth ÀϾÅÆ·²è faculty member to garner this distinction.
ÀϾÅÆ·²è professors Noah Finkelstein of physics and Valerie Otero of education have won the 2023 Svend Pedersen Award and Lecture from Stockholm University.
ÀϾÅÆ·²è geological sciences professor is an expert on ‘induced seismicity,’ when earthquakes are triggered by energy development.
Christopher Picard of ÀϾÅÆ·²è is one of 21 students nationwide to win support from United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.
The award will fund small exhibits created by high school students that will tour museums and birding festivals throughout the Americas, raising awareness about climate change and promoting STEM diversity.
Bob Pasnau, ÀϾÅÆ·²è professor of philosophy, outlines some of his goals upon becoming the APA Central Division president while also making a case for the value of studying philosophy in college.
The $400,000 award recognizes the far-reaching medical impact of Caruthers’ development, in the early 1980s, of an efficient and fast method to synthesize nucleic acids.
The award is given to students for academic achievement and service; it is considered one of the College of Arts & Sciences’ highest honors.