Clemson University’s largest college honored 10 faculty members for outstanding teaching resarch, teaching, mentorship and collaboration in an Oct. 10 celebration held for the first time on the rooftop venue at the Watt Family Innovation Center.
Those honored by the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences were: Andrew Neptune, Garrett Pataky, Emily Scribner, Jianhua “Joshua” Tong, Jon Calhoun, Mary Beth Kurz, Bryan Miller, Thomas Sharkey, Huijuan “Jane” Zhao and Brian Booth.
“The faculty members honored today are at the core of our college’s mission to create an exceptional student experience, drive innovation and make a transformative impact across South Carolina and beyond,” said the college’s dean, Anand Gramopadhye. “Their hard work and dedication inspire us all. I extend my deepest congratulations to each of this year’s honorees.”
Below the picture you can find more on each award in the order in which it was presented.
Byars Prize for Excellence in Teaching Engineering Fundamentals
Winner: Andrew Neptune, senior lecturer in General Engineering
About the award: Recognizes excellence in teaching engineering fundamentals
Murray Stokely Award
Winner: Garrett Pataky, associate professor of mechanical engineering
About the award: Given to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
Winner: Emily Scribner, lecturer in environmental engineering and Earth sciences
About the award: Recognizes excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level with an emphasis on the previous two years and is reserved for faculty members with fewer than seven years in higher education.
McQueen Quattlebaum Faculty Achievement Award
Winner: Jianhua “Joshua” Tong, professor of materials science and engineering
About the award: Recognizes faculty accomplishments in the preceding year and distinctions and awards over the past three years.
Junior Researcher of the Year
Winner: Jon Calhoun, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering
About the award: Recognizes the efforts of high-achieving faculty whose work is improving society through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge.
Collaboration Award
Winners: Mary Beth Kurz, associate professor of industrial engineering; Bryan Miller, associate dean of research and graduate studies and professor in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences; and Thomas Sharkey, professor of industrial engineering
About the award: Recognizes a team of two or more faculty who have demonstrated exemplary and synergistic collaboration in research and/or teaching which has made notable contributions to the college.
Esin Gulari Leadership and Service Award
Winner: Huijuan (Jane) Zhao, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
About the award: Recognizes college faculty who undertake leadership and service roles that require selfless commitment to time and effort.
Mentoring Award
Winner: Brian Booth, associate professor of bioengineering
About the award: Honors a faculty member who goes above and beyond in enriching the faculty and student Clemson experience
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