As we bring another academic year to a close, it is important that we acknowledge the many contributions our faculty made to the University and, in particular, to the education of our students. Collectively, your work is what makes Missouri State University such an outstanding institution of higher learning. Permit me to offer my sincere appreciation for all your contributions.
Although it is impossible to recognize the significant work of everyone, I would like to acknowledge many of those who recently have received various individual awards. Some of these faculty were recognized during the All-Faculty Recognition Reception, however, because many were unable to attend that function, I’d like to re-affirm my appreciation for their accomplishments.
Please understand that the following list does NOT include those recognized for their years of service to the University, nor does it include internal grants, faculty fellowships, and sabbaticals. This list also does not include recognition of dedicated staff members who have made many fine contributions to students and the academic community. Please know that all of these things are important and are valued.
Please join me in congratulating your cohorts for their impressive accomplishments.
I hope everyone has a restful and productive summer.
Frank
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Teaching
Amanda Brodeur, Biomedical Sciences
Ivy Yarckow-Brown, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Research
Kyoungtae Kim, Biology
Ridwan Sakidja, Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Service
Paul Durham, Biology
James Parsons, Music
Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Ivy Yarckow-Brown, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Provost Fellows
Provost Fellow for Public Affairs
Michael Burton, Environmental Plant Science and Natural Resource
Provost Fellows for Education
Andrew Homburg, Music
Provost Fellow for General Education Transition
Joshua Smith, Biomedical Science
Program Collaboration Award
Darr College of Agriculture for Ningxia University and International Leadership and Training Center
Eric Shade Memorial Award
Margaret Weaver, English
The Excellence in Study Away Programming Award
Cultural Competence
Vadim Putzu, Religious Studies
Community Engagement
Lora Hobbs, Religious Studies
Honors College Awards
Director’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Research
Bernard McCarthy, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Curtis P. Lawrence Master Teacher Award
Melanie Dreyer-Lude, Theatre and Dance
Steven Jones, Reading, Foundations and Technology
Marcia Morriset Award for Outstanding Service to Honors Education
James Baumlin, English
Greg Rainwater, Office of the Provost
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Awards
Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching
Sarah Nixon, Reading, Foundations and Technology
High-Impact Learning Practices
Didem Koroglu, Communication
Accessible Learning Award
Margaret Weaver, English
Per-Course Faculty Award
Diane Buatte, Childhood Education and Family Studies
The Excellence in Community Service Award
Richard Biagioni, Chemistry
Mahua Mitra, Economics
Master Online Course Recognition Award
Best Overall—Course Technology and Tools, Design and Layout, Content and Activities, Interaction, and Assessment and Feedback
Tracy Dalton, English
ENG 377 Scientific and Technical Editing
Best in Category—Course Technology and Tools
Ching-Wen Chang, Reading, Foundations and Technology
EDT 650 Selection and Utilization of Educational Technology
Best in Category—Design and Layout
Ivy Yarckow-Brown, Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRM 334 Homicide
Best in Category—Content and Activities
Kayla Lewis, Reading, Foundations and Technology
RDG 781 Assessment of Literacy Problems
Best in Category—Interaction
Helena Metzker, Chemistry
CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen
Best in Category—Assessment and Feedback
Ethan Amidon, Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRM 340 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL) Faculty Awards
Excellence in Service Learning Award
Billie Follensbee, Art and Design
Academic Advising
Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award (faculty category)
Danielle Lillge, English
Graduate College Awards
Outstanding Thesis Advisors
Sean Maher, Biology
Outstanding Graduate Mentor
Matthew McKay, Geography, Geology & Planning
College of Business Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Karen Eisman, Admin for Management and Information Technology
Outstanding Faculty Award
Richard Gebken, Technology and Construction Management
Outstanding Scholarly Activity Award for Empirically Based Research Paper
S. Brahman, Management and Information Technology
Outstanding Scholarly Activity Award for Non-Empirically Based Research Paper
Vinay Garg, Management & Information Technology
College of Natural and Applied Sciences Awards
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University recently recognized outstanding faculty and staff. In addition, many students presented their research at the CNAS Undergraduate Research Day and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum.
View CNAS faculty and staff award recipients
View CNAS student award recipients
Faculty Who Published
Following is a list of faculty members who published in the following categories: Art Exhibition, Book Chapter, Book, Broadcast/Film Media, Journal Article, Music Performance and Theatre—Design/Technical Work.
Grants Awarded
Externally sponsored grants assist University faculty members in achieving their goals of education, research and service projects.