CUR Announces CUR Fellows Awards Recipients for 2002 |
The Council on Undergraduate Research announces its CUR Fellows Awards for 2002. The recipients are
Thomas J. Wenzel, Charles A. Dana Professor of Chemistry at Bates College, and
Joseph A. Gallian, Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Professor of Mathematics at The University of Minnesota Duluth. With these Fellows Awards, CUR celebrates individuals who exemplify the ideals of CUR. The awards will be presented at the 9th National CUR Conference at Connecticut College on June 21, 2002. Each CUR Fellow will receive an award of $1000 and will present an inspiring talk about his research with undergraduates.
The CUR Fellows awards are presented biennially to CUR members who have developed nationally respected research programs involving undergraduates. Awardees have established outstanding records of obtaining funding for their work and for their students, and have published research findings with undergraduate coauthors. They reach out to students of all backgrounds, incorporate research activities into the courses they teach, and lead efforts to institutionalize research on their campuses and across the nation. In sum, they are leaders and role models for countless faculty and students.
The nominees for our award have many common personality traits. They are compassionate, nurturing mentors gifted in helping undergraduates develop their research talents and skills. Their students look to them not just as advisors, but also as trusted friends. They have an enormous impact on the careers of their students as they contribute to the body of human knowledge. CUR honors Drs. Gallian and Wenzel this year, but in recognizing them, we also recognize and encourage the many other faculty who are striving for the same goals.
CUR President Michael Nelson said upon announcing the award: "Professors Wenzel and Gallian are role models for science faculty. They have achieved a professional nirvana by delicately balancing teaching, research, university citizenship, and personal life into a productive and rewarding career. CUR is a much stronger organization because of the dedication and enthusiasm of Tom and Joe."
Dr. Elaine Hoagland, CUR's National Executive Officer, commented: "The word, "inspiration" exemplifies the CUR Fellow. Both Professors Wenzel and Gallian live up to the ideals of their profession, and to the core values of CUR. CUR is honored to have them as members, colleagues and friends."
The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship. CUR believes that faculty members enhance their teaching and contribution to society by remaining active in research and by involving undergraduates in research. CUR provides information on the importance of undergraduate research to state legislatures, private foundations, government agencies, and the U.S. Congress.
Bios of the award winners
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