NSM Faculty Honored with 13 Awards at UH Evening of Faculty Excellence
Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Scholarship

April 26 was an evening for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) faculty to shine.

NSM faculty members won 13 awards for excellence in teaching and excellence in research and scholarship during University of Houston’s “An Evening of Faculty Excellence.” The excellence awards, given each year, are one of the highest honors bestowed by UH. All winners received a trophy and cash prize.

“NSM’s faculty award winners embody the best in educational and research endeavors. Their dedication is clear and provides a winning combination for our students and for NSM,” said Mark A. Smith, NSM dean. “I’m proud that NSM dominated the awards this year.”

Teaching Excellence Award Winners

Teaching Excellence
Tim Cooper, Biology and Biochemistry
Jeremy A. May, Chemistry

Innovation in Instructional Technology
Ognjen Miljanic, Chemistry

Teaching Excellence – Instructor/Clinical
Pam Balthazar, Mathematics
Donna L. Pattison, Biology and Biochemistry
Lawrence R. Williams, Biology and Biochemistry

Community Engagement - Recognizing faculty who involve students in service to the community through service learning activities or community engagement projects
Jeff Morgan, Mathematics

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Marc Anderson, Biology and Biochemistry
Luz E. Vela, Biology and Biochemistry

Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship Winners

Assistant Professor – Recognizing individuals who have demonstrated great potential in research, scholarship, or creative endeavors
Margaret Cheung, Physics
Tim Cooper, Biology and Biochemistry

Associate Professor – Recognizing individuals who have established a growing record of outstanding research, scholarship or creative contributions
Kresimir Josic, Mathematics

Professor – Recognizing those who have compiled a substantial continuing record of outstanding research, scholarship, or creative endeavors
Ed Hungerford, Physics