Schmidt College of Science Excellence Awards

To recognize the achievements of our faculty and staff, the Schmidt College of Science will present awards at an inaugural celebration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. More details to be announced soon. The awards recognize research, teaching, advising, service and dedication to the College’s mission and improving students’ experiences. 

2023 Awardees

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 

The 2023 awards nomination deadline has passed. An announcement will be made when the College is seeking nominations for the 2024 awards.

Nominations: Please submit all nominations to the Dean's Office at sciencedean@fau.edu with "College of Science Excellence Awards" in the subject line.

Download the Award Nomination Procedures

The Excellence Awards include: 

Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching and Advising Awards

  • Two faculty awards for Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching
  • One award to a faculty or staff member for Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Advising

Researcher of the Year 

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 

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 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 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@fau.edu .



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