David C. McCarthy Engineering Teaching Award
The David C. McCarthy Engineering Teaching Award was established in 2007 in honor of David McCarthy, retired senior director of development in the College of Engineering. The McCarthy Award recognizes the contributions of College of Engineering junior faculty and staff to create more innovative and effective teaching and learning. Recipient of this award will be honored at the annual College of Engineering Faculty Awards Banquet.
Not currently accepting nominations.
Criteria
The award will be presented to a junior (assistant or associate professor or equivalent) faculty or staff member of the College of Engineering who has demonstrated excellence and innovation in effective teaching and learning.
Nominations
Faculty, staff, and students in the College of Engineering may make nominations in the form of a nominating letter (two pages or less). The nominating letter should address the following:
- Describe the primary activity and accomplishment that supports consideration for the McCarthy Engineering Teaching Award.
- Explain how this activity and accomplishment promotes the achievement of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning for College of Engineering students.
Reminder: The nomination letter must be two pages or less and be on college or department letterhead. Include a proposed citation (25 words or less) at the bottom of the nomination letter. The committee may disqualify nominations that do not meet this requirement.
Selection Committee
The College of Engineering Faculty Awards Committee will evaluate nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of the College of Engineering, who selects the award recipient.
Deadline
The application materials need to be submitted electronically and must be submitted by January 05, 2025.
Past Recipients
| Year | Awardees |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Nicholas Brunelli, chemical and biomolecular engineering |
| 2023 |
Rachel Childers, biomedical engineering |
| 2022 |
Jennifer Leight, biomedical engineering Paul Sivilotti, computer science and engineering |
| 2021 |
Vicky Doan-Nguyen, materials science and engineering Tyler Grassman, materials science and engineering |
| 2020 |
Tarunjit Butalia, civil, environmental and geodetic engineering |
| 2019 |
Annie Abell, mechanical and aerospace engineering |
| 2018 |
Avraham Benatar, materials science and engineering |
| 2017 |
Aimee Ulstad, integrated systems engineering |
| 2016 |
Mark Ruegsegger, biomedical engineering |
| 2015 |
Ronald Reano, electrical and computer engineering |
| 2014 |
Sandip Mazumder, mechanical and aerospace engineering |
| 2013 |
Robert A. Siston, mechanical and aerospace engineering |
| 2012 |
Lisa M. Abrams, mechanical and aerospace engineering |
| 2011 |
James Gregory, mechanical and aerospace engineering |
| 2010 |
Jessica O. Winter, chemical and biomolecular engineering |
| 2009 |
Halil Sezen, civil and environmental engineering and geodetic science |
| 2008 |
Richard Freuler, First-Year Honors Engineering |