Awards

Hosted by the Office of the Provost, the Celebration of Scholarship brings together our campus community to honor the scholarly achievements of our diverse faculty body.

Excellence in Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Research or creative work within this category has combined viewpoints, frameworks, approaches, technologies, or strategies through a multidisciplinary lens that has created unique new insights towards solving a complex problem.

Award Recipient: Brianna L. Gonzalez, PhD

Excellence in Scientific Innovation & Impact

Research or creative work within this category has responded to and filled an important gap in knowledge, lead to meaningful innovation within a field, introduced a novel approach or theory, or a paradigm shift in knowledge surrounding a field of study. Additionally, research or creative works in this category may have ben frequently cited, stimulated further research or projects, and/or lead to long-lasting changes within a field.

Award Recipient: Jack W. Simonson, PhD

Excellence in Student Involvement & Impact

Research or creative work within this category has provided a comprhensice experience with students as coauthors or collaborator, leading to publication, mentorship, and potential professional advancement.

Award Recipient: Christine Schlendorf, PhD

Excellence in DEI Innovation & Impact

Research or creative work within this cateogry has developed and implemented creative and impactful strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field, highlighting initiatives that have demonstrably positive results and set a standard for others to follow.

Award Recipients: Sue Moon, PhD, Betty Feng, PhD & Andy Chiou, PhD