The Dean’s office is pleased to announce the call for nominations to honor outstanding research conducted by faculty and students in the Neag School of Education. Nominations may be submitted by any individual faculty member, department head, or administrator in the Neag School. Self-nominations are also welcome. The nomination process requires a cover letter providing a rationale for the nomination, the vita of the person being nominated, and confirmation that the nominee was active in the Neag School during the 2023-24 academic year. All nominations will be screened by a selection committee consisting of former awardees. The awards and qualifications are listed below. The deadline to submit nominations and any supporting materials is Friday, March 8, 2024.
Materials should be submitted to Marci Lombardo (marci.lombardo@uconn.edu), with any questions directed to the Associate Dean for Research, Morgaen Donaldson (morgaen.donaldson@uconn.edu ).
Distinguished Researcher Award
This award is given to a full professor in the Neag School of Education who, over at least the last ten-year period (at least 5 consecutive completed years at UConn), has made significant research contributions to their field of study. The number and quality of research publications and grants, level of importance in the discovery process, and impact (both practical applied and/or basic science) in their specific field of study will be evaluated. The impact of their contributions to the development of a successful team approach in research is also an important factor.
Outstanding Mid-Career Scholar Award
This award is given to an accomplished associate professor (at least 3 consecutive completed years at UConn) who over the course of their career has made significant research contributions to their field of study. The number and quality of research publications and grants, level of importance in the discovery process, and impact (both practical applied and/or basic science) in their specific field of study will be evaluated. The impact of their contributions to the development of a successful team approach in research is also an important factor.
Outstanding Early-Career Scholar Award
This award is given to a pre-tenure faculty member in the Neag School of Education (at least 2 consecutive years completed at UConn). This award is for outstanding early career scholarly contributions to one’s field of study along with a demonstrated potential for continued research success and achievements. The number and quality of research publications, significant presentations in the field, grant activity, and collaborative efforts will be evaluated.
Outstanding Student Researcher Award
This award will be given to a student whose research during study with the Neag School of Education demonstrates a pattern of excellence and represents potential to make an impact in their field of study. The record of publications, honors, presentations, grants, and impact on fellow students and faculty will be evaluated.
