University-wide awards for teaching, advising and service

Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education

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
David Orser Electrical and computer engineering 2022
Lana Yarosh Computer science and engineering 2021
Casim Sarkar Biomedical engineering 2021
Shaul Hanany Physics and astronomy 2020
Chris Leighton Chemical engineering and materials science 2020
Justin Revenaugh Earth and environmental sciences 2020
Catherine French Civil, environmental and geo- engineering 2019
Daniel Keefe Computer science and engineering 2019
Lisa Miller Industrial and systems engineering 2019
David Fox Earth sciences 2018
Michelle Driessen Chemistry 2017
Douglas Ernie Electrical and computer engineering 2016
Russell Holmes Chemical engineering and materials science 2016
Frank M. Kelso Mechanical engineering 2015
R. Lee Penn Chemistry 2015
Lorraine Francis Chemical engineering and materials science 2014
Paul Imbertson Electrical and computer engineering 2014
Jane Wissinger Chemistry 2014
Christopher Dovolis Computer science and engineering 2013
Serge Rudaz Physics and astronomy 2012
Ulrike Tschimer Bioproducts and biosystems engineering 2012
Christopher Cramer Chemistry 2011
Susan Mantell Mechanical engineering 2011
David Blank Chemistry 2010
Kent Kirkby Earth sciences 2010
Doreen G. Leopold Chemistry 2009
James H. Stout * Earth sciences 2009
Kristopher McNeill ** Chemistry 2008
Terry Jones Physics and 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 and astronomy 2000
Paul Strykowski Mechanical engineering 2000
Karl Smith * Civil, environmental, and geo- engineering 1999
Lawrence Rudnick Physics and astronomy 1998
E. Calvin Alexander, Jr.* Earth sciences 1997
Kenneth Heller Physics and astronomy 1997
Gary Gray * Chemistry 1996
Patrick Starr * Mechanical engineering 1996
Roger Jones † Physics and astronomy 1995
Marvin Marshak Physics and astronomy 1994
Christopher Paola Earth sciences 1994

* professor emeritus ** no longer at the University † deceased

Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education

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
Donna Whitney Earth and environmental sciences 2023
Gerald Sobelman Electrical and computer engineering 2023
Nikos Papanikolopoulos Computer science and engineering 2022
Joseph Kapusta Physics and astronomy 2020
Don Truhlar Chemistry 2020
Daniel Boley Computer science and engineering 2019
Victor Barocas Biomedical engineering 2018
E. Dan Dahlberg Physics and astronomy 2018
Chris Paola Earth sciences 2018
Eray Aydil Chemical engineering and materials science 2017
Maria Gini Computer science and engineering 2016
Randall Victora Electrical and computer engineering 2016
Philippe Buhlmann Chemistry 2015
David L. Kohlstedt Physics and astronomy 2015
Shashi Shekhar Computer science and engineering 2015
Ned Mohan Electrical and computer engineering 2014
Marc Hillmyer Chemistry 2014
Keshab Parhi Electrical and computer engineering 2013
Allen Goldman Physics and astronomy 2012
Timothy Lodge Chemical engineering and materials science 2012
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 Earth sciences 2003
Peter Carr Chemistry 2002
Heinz Stefan * Civil, environmental, and geo- engineering 2001
Lawrence Que, Jr. Chemistry 2000
Thomas Hoye Chemistry 1999
Ephraim Sparrow Mechanical engineering 1999

* professor emeritus

John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising

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
Kacey Gregerson Chemical engineering and materials science 2021
Rhonda Franklin Electrical and computer engineering 2017
Chris Leighton Chemical engineering and materials science 2015
Kyle Dukart Electrical and computer engineering 2014
James Leger Electrical and computer engineering 2010
Randal Barnes Civil, environmental, and geo- 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 and astronomy 1996
Christopher Paola Earth sciences 1994

President's Award for Outstanding Service

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
Joe Konstan Computer science and engineering 2022
Chuck Tomlinson Chemistry 2022
Peter Ness CSE Research Shop 2020
Maria Gini Computer science and engineering 2019
Sharon Kressler Earth sciences 2018
James Mullin St. Anthony Falls Laboratory 2016
James McDonald Office of the Dean 2016
David Blank Chemistry 2016
Kim R. Dockter Office of the Dean 2015
Willard Miller Jr. * Mathematics 2015
Joseph Franek Chemistry 2014
Peter Hudleston * Earth sciences 2014
Jerry Meier Physics and astronomy 2014
Sharon Emde Materials Research Sciences Science and Engineering Center 2013
Stanley Bonnema 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 2009
Lawrence Rudnick Physics and astronomy 2005
Sally Gregory Kohlstedt Earth sciences 2004
V. Rama Murthy † Earth sciences 2001

† deceased * retired ** no longer at the University

Distinguished Women Scholars Award

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:

  • Impact on the field
  • National and international scholarly reputation
  • Distinction in undergraduate and graduate education
  • Contributions to the university, profession and the wider community
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

Mullen/Spector/Truax Women's Leadership Awards

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
Brenda Ogle Biomedical engineering 2016
Cynthia Cattell Physics and astronomy 2015
Maria Gini Computer science and engineering 2011
Caroline Hayes ** Mechanical engineering 2010
Roberta Humphreys Physics and astronomy 2008
Sally Gregory Kohlstedt Earth sciences 2002

** no longer at the University of Minnesota

Sara Evans Faculty Woman/Scholar Award

This award recognizes women faculty at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities who have achieved significant national and international accomplishments and honors and who contribute as leaders on campus. In addition to supporting outstanding women scholars, this award also reflects the University’s strong commitment to future leaders. This award is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Affairs, and the Women’s Center.

Recipient Department Awarded
Theresa Reineke Chemistry 2016
Christy Haynes Chemistry 2015
Rhonda Franklin Electrical and computer engineering 2014
Paige Novak Civil, environmental, and geo- engineering 2013

 

Community-Engaged Scholar Award

The University of Minnesota President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award recognizes faculty and/or P&A staff who have demonstrated longstanding academic careers that embody the University of Minnesota’s definition of public engagement.

Recipient Department Awarded
Gene-Hua Crystal Ng Earth and environmental sciences 2021
Diana Dalbotten St. Anthony Falls Laboratory 2020
Diana Dalbotten St. Anthony Falls Laboratory 2018
Lucy Fortson Physics and astronomy 2016