Faculty

Faculty Awards

The Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI) is pleased to recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty members across USF campuses and their outstanding contributions in providing our students with transformative learning experiences. High-impact practices are proven to enhance student learning outcomes, promote engagement and retention, and are a key component of a well-rounded education.

The faculty members we recognize are at the forefront of implementing these high impact practices in their classrooms, specifically in the areas of undergraduate research mentorship. Undergraduate research is a critical component of a comprehensive education that prepares students for their future careers. To recognize these efforts, we present the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award

The Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to the development of undergraduate research skills and the mentorship of undergraduate researchers. These faculty members have been instrumental in guiding students through the research process, from identifying research questions to presenting their findings at the USF Undergraduate Research conferences and other scholarly events.

2023-2024 High Impact Practices Faculty Award Recipients

  • Amy Bohan, Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Integrative Biology
  • Yasin Elshorbany, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Geosciences
  • Zhao aHan, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
  • C. Jordan Howell, Assistant Professor, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, Department of Criminology
  • Navita James, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication
  • Kiran Jayaram, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology
  • Bertie Kibreah, Assistant Professor, College of the Arts, School of Music

  • Marleah Dean Kruzel, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication

  • Tatsiana Kulavich, Associate Professor of Instruction, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies

  • Ryan McCleary, Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology

  • Christine McGuire-Wolfe, Assistant Professor, College of Public Health

  • Jennifer O'Brien, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology
  • Tina Piracei, Faculty, Judy Genshaft Honors College
  • Tangela Serls, Associate Professor of Instruction, College of Arts and Sciences, Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • loannis Spanapoulos, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry
  • Kelly Werder, Associate Professor, The Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications
  • Julia Woodward, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
  • Fan Yang, Assistant Professor, The Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communication
  • Ipek Yucelen, Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

 

2022-2023 High Impact Practices Faculty Awards Recepients

Global Education Faculty Award

  • Professor Nicholas Albergo, from the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering
  • Professor Nancy Burns,  Judy Genshaft Honors College
  • Professor Cihan Cobanoglu, the Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, MUMA College of Business
  • Professor Elizabeth Dunn, from the College of Public Health
  • Professor Sarina Ergas, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering
  • Professor Laurel Friedman, Department of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Professor Ivonne Hernandez, College of Nursing
  • Professor Navita C. James, Department of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Professor Roberto Jimenez-Arroyo, World Languages Department, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Professor Sang-Hie Lee, School of Music, College of the Arts
  • Professor Tori Lockler, Department of Religious Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Professor Ryan McCleary, Department of Integrative Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Professor Christine McGuire-Wolfe, from the College of Public Health
  • Professor Helene Robinson, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning, College of Education
  • Professor John Robison, School of Music, College of the Arts
  • Professor Stephanie Rosado, School of Social Work, College of Behavioral and
    Community Sciences
  • Professor William Schanbacher, Department of Religious Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Professor Greg Smogard, the Assistant Vice President of Innovation and Business Development
  • Professor Martine Wagner from the Department of World Languages, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award
  • Professor Olukemi Akintewe, Department of Medical Engineering, College of Engineering & Morsani College of Medicine