Faculty and staff recipients of the university's most distinguished awards will be honored Monday, Sept. 21, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. The awards ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Following are the individuals who will be recognized.
Distinguished Professor
The title of Distinguished Professor, first awarded in 1956, is the highest academic honor that Iowa State bestows. It recognizes faculty members whose accomplishments in research or creative activities have had a significant impact on their discipline, and who have demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. Nominees must hold the rank of professor and have served for at least five years on the ISU faculty. A $6,500 increment in base salary is granted, and the awardee retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.
Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Stephen Howell, professor of genetics, development and cell biology
Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Daniel Nettleton, Laurence Baker Chair in Biological Statistics and professor of statistics
Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering
- Brent Shanks, Mike and Jean Steffenson Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering
University Professor
The title of University Professor is conferred on a faculty member who has acted as a change agent by having made significant contributions to improve the university, and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. Nominees must hold the rank of professor and have served for at least 10 years on the ISU faculty. A $6,000 increment in base salary is granted, and the awardee retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.
- Drena Dobbs, professor of genetics, development and cell biology
- Derrick Rollins, professor of chemical and biological engineering, and statistics
- Diane Rover, professor of electrical and computer engineering
Morrill Professor
The title of Morrill Professor is conferred on a faculty member who has exhibited excellence in undergraduate or graduate teaching or Extension and Outreach programs, and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. Nominees must hold the rank of professor and have served for at least five years on the ISU faculty. A $6,000 increment in base salary is granted, and the awardee retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.
- Kristen Constant, Wilkinson Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering and chair of the department of materials science and engineering
- James Noxon, professor of veterinary clinical sciences
- Craig Ogilvie, professor of physics and astronomy
- Brad Shrader, University Professor of management
Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
The award is presented by the state Board of Regents to recognize tenured faculty members who are outstanding university citizens and have rendered significant service to Iowa State or to the state of Iowa. A $1,000 award is granted.
- Gregory Courtney, professor of entomology
- Patricia Leigh, professor, School of Education
- Christopher Tuggle, professor of animal science
- R. Dennis Vigil, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering
- Michael Yaeger, professor of veterinary pathology
Regents Award for Staff Excellence
The award is presented by the state Board of Regents to recognize members of the professional and scientific or supervisory and confidential staff who are outstanding university citizens and have rendered significant service to ISU and the state of Iowa. A $1,000 award is granted.
- James Coyle, director of high performance computing operations, IT academic technologies
- Garland Dahlke, assistant scientist, animal science and Iowa Beef Center
- Desiree Gunning, program coordinator, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology
- Chitra Rajan, former associate vice president for research
Iowa State University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Recognizes a faculty member for outstanding teaching performance over an extended period of time. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Alan Constant, senior lecturer, materials science and engineering
- Mark Hargrove, professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology
- Locke Karriker, Dr. Douglas and Ann Gustafson Professor for Teaching Excellence in Veterinary Medicine, and associate professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine
Louis Thompson Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award
Established by the late Louis Thompson, emeritus associate dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, this is a special designation within the Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award to recognize a teacher who is dedicated to helping undergraduate students. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Alan Constant, senior lecturer, materials science and engineering
James Huntington Ellis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Introductory Teaching
Established by a 1928 Iowa State graduate, the award recognizes a faculty member for exceptional achievement in teaching introductory courses. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Alexander Stoytchev, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering
Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Teaching
Recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching performance unusually early in his or her career. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Brianna Burke, assistant professor of English
- Jodi Goble, senior lecturer, music and theatre
Margaret Ellen White Graduate Faculty Award
Established by a long-time staff member of the Graduate College, the award recognizes superior performance by a member of the graduate faculty in enriching the student-professor relationship and enabling students to finish their work in a timely and scholarly manner. A $2,500 award is granted.
- Joel Coats, Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Entomology and Toxicology
Iowa State University Award for Departmental Leadership
Recognizes outstanding departmental leadership that helps faculty members meet their complex obligations to undergraduate teaching, graduate mentoring, research and service. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Paul Lasley, professor and former chair of sociology and anthropology
Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Departmental Leadership
Recognizes the exceptional impact of a department chair or school director within the first three years of his or her leadership role. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Jo Anne Powell-Coffman, professor and chair, genetics, development and cell biology
International Service Award
Recognizes a faculty member for outstanding international service in teaching, research or administration within the United States or abroad. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Linda Hagedorn, associate dean, College of Human Sciences, and professor, School of Education
Iowa State University Award for Academic Advising Impact
Recognizes outstanding performance by an academic adviser over an extended period of time. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Carol Cordell, academic adviser, kinesiology
- Constance Ringlee, senior lecturer, English
Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising
Recognizes outstanding performance by an academic adviser early in his or her career. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Shannon Grundmeier, academic adviser, College of Business
Iowa State University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research
Recognizes a tenured faculty member who has a national or international reputation for contributions in research, and who has influenced the research activities of students. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Balaji Narasimhan, Vlasta Klima Balloun Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and associate dean, College of Engineering
- Kejin Wang, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering
Iowa State University Award for Mid-Career Achievement in Research
Recognizes a tenured or tenure-track faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary research performance or scholarship accomplishments as documented by peers or experts in the field. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Lance Baumgard, Norman Jacobson Professor in Dairy Science, and professor of animal science
- Massimo Marengo, associate professor of physics and astronomy
Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Research
Recognizes a tenured or tenure-track faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments unusually early in his or her professional career. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Yehua Li, associate professor of statistics
- Jason Ross, Lloyd L. Anderson Endowed Professor in Physiology, and associate professor of animal science
Professional and Scientific Research Award
Recognizes a professional and scientific staff member, who has been at Iowa State for at least five years, for excellence in research. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Thomas Koschny, associate scientist, U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, and adjunct assistant professor of physics and astronomy
Iowa State University Award for Achievement in Intellectual Property
Recognizes individuals or teams for outstanding achievements in producing intellectual property.
- Patrick Halbur, professor and chair, veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine
Iowa State University Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa
Recognizes individuals or teams for outstanding achievements in advancing the economic development of the state of Iowa. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Judi Eyles, assistant director, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, and interim director, CyBIZ Lab
Professional and Scientific Excellence Award
Recognizes contributions made by a professional and scientific staff member within and beyond the university, and career progress demonstrated by accomplishments at Iowa State. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Ronald Ackerman, director of graduate admissions and student services, College of Business
- Lesia Oesterreich, family life specialist, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, and adjunct assistant professor of human development and family studies
- Nancy Qvale, administrative specialist, civil, construction and environmental engineering
Carroll Ringgenberg Award
Named for a long-time purchasing and facilities staff member, the award recognizes an extraordinary professional and scientific staff member who exhibits constant and contagious dedication to and goodwill for Iowa State. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Julie Larson, director of outreach and events, ISU Alumni Association
Professional and Scientific Outstanding New Professional Award
Recognizes a professional and scientific staff member who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments unusually early in his or her professional career. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Kathryn Goudy-Haht, program coordinator, human development and family studies
- Christopher Neary, communications specialist, civil, construction and environmental engineering
- Harrison Inefuku, librarian, University Library
Iowa State University Award for Distinguished Service in Extension and Outreach
The highest award bestowed on an extension professional, it recognizes sustained distinguished performance and educational contributions to Iowa State’s clientele through extension programs. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Timothy Borich, associate dean for extension and outreach, College of Design, and director, ISU Extension and Outreach community and economic development program
Iowa State University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice
Recognizes a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding performance in statewide leadership in extension or professional practice and has achieved national recognition for outreach activities. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Kathleen Delate, professor of horticulture and agronomy and organic agriculture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice
Recognizes a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in extension and professional practice unusually early in his or her career. A $1,500 award is granted.
- Ajay Nair, assistant professor of horticulture and vegetable production specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University R.K. Bliss Extension Award
Named for the director of extension from 1912 to 1946, the award recognizes outstanding achievement of an ISU Extension and Outreach staff member for developing an overall or continuing extension education program. A $500 grant is awarded.
- Cheryl Heronemus, regional extension education director, ISU Extension and Outreach, Region 1 (Primghar)
