Two College of Natural and Applied Sciences professors are taking on extra responsibilities this year by

serving as new associate deans.

Kyoungtae Kim

Dr. Kyoungtae Kim is currently a professor of biology and started his new associate dean of research and graduate programs appointment June 1. Last year Kim won the Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence in addition to the Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

Xiaomin Qiu

Dr. Xiaomin Qiu, a geospatial scientist, is currently an associate professor in geography, geology and planning. Qiu will start her associate dean of student success position July 1.

Congratulations, Kyoungtae and Xiaomin!

Read more about Kim’s dedication to student success.