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Each year the University recognizes a select group of faculty members nominated by their colleges for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. Recipients are honored for their performance as teachers and advisors; the relationship of their research and artistic activities to undergraduate education; academic program development; and educational leadership.
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Serge Rudaz | Physics | 2012 |
| Ulrike Tschimer | Bioproducts and biosystems engineering | 2012 |
| Christopher Cramer | Chemistry | 2011 |
| Susan Mantell | Mechanical engineering | 2011 |
| David Blank | Chemistry | 2010 |
| Kent Kirkby | Geology and geophysics | 2010 |
| Doreen G. Leopold | Chemistry | 2009 |
| James H. Stout | Geology and geophysics | 2009 |
| Kristopher McNeill | Chemistry | 2008 |
| Terry Jones | Astronomy | 2008 |
| James R. Leger | Electrical and computer engineering | 2007 |
| Ned Mohan | Electrical and computer engineering | 2007 |
| Thomas Hoye | Chemistry | 2007 |
| Mark Distefano | Chemistry | 2006 |
| Kenneth Leopold | Chemistry | 2005 |
| Thomas Chase | Mechanical engineering | 2003 |
| Kent Mann | Chemistry | 2003 |
| William Durfee | Mechanical engineering | 2001 |
| Robert Pepin | Physics | 2000 |
| Paul Strykowski | Mechanical engineering | 2000 |
| Karl Smith | Civil engineering | 1999 |
| Lawrence Rudnick | Astronomy | 1998 |
| E. Calvin Alexander, Jr. | Geology and geophysics | 1997 |
| Kenneth Heller | Physics | 1997 |
| Gary Gray | Chemistry | 1996 |
| Patrick Starr | Mechanical engineering | 1996 |
| Roger Jones * | Physics | 1995 |
| Marvin Marshak | Physics | 1994 |
| Chris Paola | Geology and geophysics | 1994 |
*retired
Established in 1999, this University-wide award recognizes outstanding contributions to postbaccalaureate, graduate, and/or professional education. Recipients are honored for their performance as teachers, advisors, and mentors; their development of instructional programs; and/or their inclusion of students in research, scholarship, and professional development.
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Konstan | Computer science and engineering | 2010 |
| Massoud Amin | Electrical and computer engineering | 2008 |
| Christopher Cramer | Chemistry | 2005 |
| Mats Heimdahl | Computer science and engineering | 2004 |
| Christian Teyssier | Geology/geophysics | 2003 |
| Peter Carr | Chemistry | 2002 |
| Heinz Stefan | Civil engineering | 2001 |
| Lawrence Que, Jr. | Chemistry | 2000 |
| Thomas Hoye | Chemistry | 1999 |
| Ephraim Sparrow | Mechanical engineering | 1999 |
The John Tate Awards serve to recognize and reward high-quality academic advising. The award is named in honor of John Tate, professor of physics and first dean of University College (1930-41). By highlighting examples of outstanding advising, the Tate Award identifies professional models and celebrate the role that academic advising plays in the University's educational mission.
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Randal Barnes | Civil engineering | 2008 |
| Alon McCormick | Chemical engineering and materials science | 2006 |
| Ann Pineles | Office of Lower Division Programs | 2004 |
| Jane Davidson | Mechanical engineering | 2000 |
| Marvin Marshak | Physics | 1996 |
| Christopher Paola | Geology and geophysics | 1994 |
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes faculty, staff, or University-affiliated community members who have devoted their time and talents to making substantial contributions to the external community and to improving public life and the well-being of society. These efforts result in long-term and lasting changes for the public good and demonstrate an unusual commitment to University and the greater community.
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Bonnema | Department of Chemistry | 2012 |
| Susan Kubitschek | Office of CSE Student Services | 2012 |
| William Miller | NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) Laboratory | 2012 |
| William Durfee | Mechanical engineering | 2011 |
| Caroline Hayes | Mechanical engineering | 2010 |
| Karen Wolterstorff | Office of the Dean | 2010 |
| Arthur Erdman | Mechanical engineering | 2009 |
| Marvin Stein | Computer science and engineering | 2009 |
| Benjamin Sharpe | Office of Academic Advising, Institute of Technology | 2009 |
| Lawrence Rudnick | Astronomy | 2005 |
| Sally Gregory Kohlstedt | Geology and geophysics | 2004 |
| V. Rama Murthy | Geology and geophysics | 2001 |
Issued jointly by the University of Minnesota Graduate School and the Office for University Women, this award was established in 2001 to acknowledge and honor the accomplishments of distinguished women scholars at the University. It is issued to two individuals each year, one being from the field of Science and Engineering. Recipients for the award are selected based on:
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Longmire | Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics | 2007 |
| Jane Davidson | Mechanical Engineering | 2005 |
| Karin Musier-Forsyth * | Chemistry | 2004 |
| Maria Gini | Computer Science and Engineering | 2001 |
* no longer at the University of Minnesota
Established in 1997, the Mullen-Spector-Truax Women's Leadership Award is given annually to a faculty or staff woman at the University who has made outstanding contributions to women's leadership development. This award honors women, not only for their own leadership qualities, but also for their efforts to develop leadership within others.
| Recipient | Department | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Gini | Computer Science and Engineering | 2011 |
| Caroline Hayes | Mechanical Engineering | 2010 |
| Roberta Humphreys | Physics | 2008 |
| Sally Gregory Kohlstedt | Earth Sciences | 2002 |
