Awards

Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of William Chumlea, Ph.D., Fels Professor of Community Health and Pediatrics and executive director of the Lifespan Health Research Center.

William Chumlea, Ph.D., Fels Professor of Community Health and Pediatrics and executive director of the Lifespan Health Research Center, is a prolific author of more than 200 peer-reviewed articles… Continue reading

Early Career Achievement

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of Kate Excoffon, Ph.D., teacher and scholar in the College of Science and Mathematics.

Kate Excoffon, Ph.D., is known as an outstanding young teacher and scholar in the College of Science and Mathematics and a leader inside and outside the classroom. Her colleagues say her teaching in the areas of immunology and gene therapy … Continue reading

Early Career Achievement

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of Opolot Okia, Ph.D., director of the African and African American Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts.

Opolot Okia, Ph.D., is an author and Fulbright scholar who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service since he joined Wright State in 2009. Continue reading

Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of Dean Parmelee, M.D., associate dean for academic affairs at the Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Dean Parmelee, M.D., has been associate dean for academic affairs at the Boonshoft School of Medicine since arriving at Wright State University in 2001. In that time, he has made a significant educational impact on Wright State students and the global medical education community. Continue reading

Outstanding Lecturer

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of Sarah McGinley, coordinator of sexual studies and lecturer, english language and literature.

Sarah McGinley’s exceptional teaching, university service, and professional development attest to her commitment to fully engaged, lifelong learning—both for her students and for herself. Continue reading

Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of G. Thomas Sav, Ph.D., professor of economics.

G. Thomas Sav, Ph.D., professor of economics, has distinguished himself as the key force behind undergraduate curriculum development at Wright State and providing leadership in facilitating the university’s conversion to a semester-based calendar. Continue reading

Early Career Achievement

President's Award for Excellence

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2012

Photo of Sherrill Smith, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.L., C.N.E., assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health.

According to her colleagues with the College of Nursing and Health (CoNH), Sherrill Smith, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.L., C.N.E., excels in all areas of teaching, service, and scholarship far beyond the standard of what is often observed with new faculty. Continue reading

Award-winning Air Force scientist has Wright State ties

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One of seven scientists and engineers receiving the Air Force Research Laboratory’s highest honor this year has ties to Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Reichert and Bognar win big with film about local dancer

Photo of Sheri Williams dancing

“Sparkle” won the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary at SilverDocs, the largest documentary film festival in the United States. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member chosen for national leadership program

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Brenda J.B. Roman, M.D., is one of 54 individuals chosen nationally to be part of the 18th incoming class for ELAM®, the only program in the United States dedicated to preparing senior women faculty for positions of leadership at academic health centers. Continue reading