The purpose of the award is to recognize sustained excellence in teaching science by honoring a faculty member in the College of Science who has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional instructional qualities and has had a significant impact on students over a period of not less than five years. The winner of the award is announced in the Winter. This started in the 2014-2015 academic year. Before that time all award winners were announced in Fall.
Award: $1500 and a wall plaque
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Eligibility
All College of Science faculty who teach students are eligible to be nominated for this award.
Selection criteria
Nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria using an evaluation rubric by the Associate Dean of Student and Academic Affairs and two additional independent evaluators:
- Demonstration of sustained excellence in teaching science and exceptional instructional qualities
- Demonstration that teaching has had a significant impact on students
- Teaching excellence has extended over 5 or more years
- Impact on equity in teaching