Dean's Faculty and Staff Awards Program
The opportunity to be among so many exceptional teachers, researchers, and staff is
what makes the experience of being a part of this great College at Middle Tennessee
State University so satisfying and so inspiring. Thank you all for the part you play,
every day, in making MTSU one of the best universities in Tennessee.
- Bud Fischer, Ph.D., Dean from July 2012- July 2021
The Dean's awards recognize CBAS faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment
in the areas of teaching, research, community service and administration.
Click on the links below to review the specific criteria, eligibility, and nomination
procedure for each award. Self-nominations for all faculty awards will be equally considered.
CBAS Distinguished Research Award
The Distinguished Research Award is designed to honor a faculty member who has established a record of outstanding
science research. This packet of information should be submitted from the nominator's email address
to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later than April 5th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
CBAS Faculty Service Award
The Faculty Service Award is designed to recognize a faculty member who has developed a record of outstanding
service that supports and contributes to the teaching and research missions of the
college or university. This packet of information should be submitted from the nominator's
email address to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later than April 5th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
CBAS Teaching Excellence Award
The Teaching Excellence Award recognizes and honors a faculty member who has demonstrated a record of consistent
excellence in teaching. This packet of information should be submitted from the nominator's
email address to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later than April 5, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service
The Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service Award recognizes outstanding achievements and exceptional performance by administrators,
professionals and support staff. Faculty or staff who would like to nominate an individual
for this award must also complete the nomination form. This packet of information should be submitted from the nominator's email address
to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later than April 5, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please email cbasawards@mtsu.edu.
CBAS Distinguished Doctoral Research Award
The Distinguished Doctoral Research Award is designed to recognize a doctoral student
in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) who has developed a record of
outstanding research. The award shall be decided during fall semester each academic
year and awarded at the CBAS Graduate Student Showcase. The ideal candidate for this
award shall be a doctoral student in CBAS:
- With a distinguished research record.
- Whose research contributions are long-term and extend beyond the present academic
year.
Each of the above criteria must be met in order to receive the Distinguished Research
Award. Each recipient will be honored with a plaque and a monetary award. No award
will be made if, in the opinion of the CBAS Awards Committee and/or the Dean of the
College of Basic and Applied Sciences, there is no nominee who adequately meets these
criteria.
Eligibility
- Doctoral students in CBAS are eligible if they have not previously received the CBAS
Distinguished Doctoral Research Award.
- Nominees must be in at least their third year of their doctoral program.
Nomination Process
Only electronic submissions in pdf format will be accepted. This packet of information
should be submitted from the nominator’s email address to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later
than April 5th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Please include the name of the award in the subject
line of your email to simplify the process for committee members reviewing the nominations.
The submission should include the following:
- A letter of nomination from the nominee’s advisor or program director detailing the
reasons for the nomination. Please specifically address points in the above “purpose
and criteria” section.
- A statement from the nominee describing current research (no more than two pages,
single spaced). This statement should be written at a level appropriate for diverse
scientific disciplines. In addition to a description of current activities, the statement
should address the significance of the nominee’s total body of research to their field
of study.
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae with relevant activities highlighted for work done
at MTSU. Please include teaching activities as well.
- Optional: Peer reviewed publications, conference papers, or previously presented posters/presentations
resulting from work done at MTSU.
Selection Process
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences Awards Committee will evaluate nominations
and make a recommendation to the Dean of the College. Final selection will be made
by the Dean, who will inform the recipient(s) of their award.
CBAS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
The CBAS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award is designed to recognize an undergraduate
level student in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) who has developed
a record of outstanding research. The award shall be decided during the spring semester
each academic year and awarded on CBAS Scholars Day.
The ideal candidate for this award shall be an undergraduate level student in CBAS:
- With an outstanding research record.
- With a demonstrated ability to balance academic coursework with research activities.
Each of the above criteria must be met in order to receive the Outstanding Undergraduate
Research Award. Each recipient will be honored with a plaque and a monetary award.
No award will be made if, in the opinion of the CBAS Awards Committee and/or the Dean
of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, there is no nominee who adequately meets
these criteria.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate level students in CBAS are eligible if they have not previously received
the CBAS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award.
- Nominees must be in at least the junior or senior year of their undergraduate degree
program.
- Nominees must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA during the academic year immediately
prior to the year of award.
Nomination Process
Only electronic submissions in pdf format will be accepted. This packet of information
should be submitted from the nominator’s email address to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later
than April 5th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Please include the name of the award in the subject
line of your email to simplify the process for committee members reviewing the nominations.
The submission should include the following:
- A letter of nomination citing the student’s outstanding research record and the student’s
demonstrated ability to balance academic coursework with research activities.
- A statement from the nominee describing current research (no more than two pages,
single spaced). This statement should be written at a level appropriate for diverse
scientific disciplines. In addition to a description of current activities, the statement
should address the significance of the nominee’s research to their field of study.
- A copy of the nominee’s unofficial undergraduate transcript.
Selection Process
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences Awards Committee will evaluate nominations
and make a recommendation to the Dean of the College. Final selection will be made
by the Dean, who will inform the recipient(s) of their award.
CBAS Outstanding Masters Research Award
The Outstanding Master’s Research Award is designed to recognize a master’s level
student in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) who has developed a record
of outstanding research. The award shall be decided during fall semester each academic
year and awarded at the CBAS Graduate Student Showcase. The ideal candidate for this
award shall be a Master’s level student in CBAS:
- With an outstanding research record.
- Whose research contributions are long-term and extend beyond the present academic
year.
Each of the above criteria must be met in order to receive the Outstanding Master’s
Research Award. Each recipient will be honored with a plaque and a monetary award.
No award will be made if, in the opinion of the CBAS Awards Committee and/or the Dean
of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, there is no nominee who adequately meets
these criteria.
Eligibility
- Master’s level students in CBAS are eligible if they have not previously received
the CBAS Outstanding Master’s Research Award previously.
- Nominees must be in at least their second year of their graduate program.
Nomination Process
Only electronic submissions in pdf format will be accepted. This packet of information
should be submitted from the nominator’s email address to cbasawards@mtsu.edu no later
than April 5th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Please include the name of the award in the subject
line of your email to simplify the process for committee members reviewing the nominations.
The submission should include the following:
- A letter of nomination detailing the reasons for the nomination. Please specifically
address points in the above “purpose and criteria” section.
- A statement from the nominee describing current research (no more than two pages,
single spaced). This statement should be written at a level appropriate for diverse
scientific disciplines. In addition to a description of current activities, the statement
should address the significance of the nominee’s total body of research to their field
of study.
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae with relevant activities highlighted for work done
at MTSU. Please include teaching activities as well.
- Optional: Peer reviewed publications, conference papers, or previously presented posters/presentations
resulting from work done at MTSU.
Selection Process
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences Awards Committee will evaluate nominations
and make a recommendation to the Dean of the College. Final selection will be made
by the Dean, who will inform the recipient(s) of their award.
Award Winners
Years | Name | Award Description | Photo |
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2021-2022 | Dr. Samuel Haruna | CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Samuel Haruna](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/New_Pix_0_0.jpg) |
2021-2022 | Dr. Seockmo Ku | CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Seockmo Ku](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Ku__Seockmo_2075__0_0.jpg) |
2021-2022 | Mr. Gary Routh | CBAS Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![Gary Routh](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/grouth_0.jpg) |
2020 - 2021 | Avraz Anwar | CBAS Outstanding Masters Research Award | |
2020 - 2021 | Dr. Misagh Faezipour | CBAS Faculty Service Award | ![Misagh Faezipour](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/mfaezipour_0.jpg) |
2020 - 2021 | Dr. Iris Gao | CBAS Distinguished Research Award | |
2020 - 2021 | Angela Google | CBAS Distinguished Doctoral Research Award | |
2020 - 2021 | Dr. Rhonda Hoffman | CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Rhonda Hoffman](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/rhoffman_0.jpg) |
2020 - 2021 | Keshav Paudel | CBAS Distinguished Doctoral Research Award | |
2020 - 2021 | Matthew Wade | Dean’s Staff Award for Exemplary Service | |
2019 - 2020 | Dr. Song Cui | CBAS Faculty Service Award | ![Song Cui](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Song_Cui_0.png) |
2019 - 2020 | Dr. Kevin Downs | CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Kevin Downs](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Kevin_Downs_0.png) |
2019 - 2020 | Dr. Jason Jessen | CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Jason Jessen](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Jason_Jessen_0.png) |
2019 - 2020 | Mr. John Rozell | Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![John Rozell](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/John_Rozell_0.png) |
2018 - 2019 | Dr. Sarah Bleiler-Baxter | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Sarah Bleiler-Baxter](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Bleiler_Baxter_0.jpg) |
2018 - 2019 | Dr. Wandi Ding | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Wandi Ding](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Wandi_Ding_0.jpg) |
2018 - 2019 | Ms. Nicole Green | School of Concrete and Construction Management Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![Nicole Green](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Nicole_Green_0.jpg) |
2018 - 2019 | Dr. Rachel Leander | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Faculty Service Award | ![Rachel Leander](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Leander_0.png) |
2017 - 2018 | Dr. Tony Johnston | Agriculture CBAS Faculty Service Award | ![Tony Johnston](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/TJohnston_0.jpg) |
2017 - 2018 | Dr. Henrique Momm | Geoscience CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Henrique Momm](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/hmomm2_0.jpg) |
2017 - 2018 | Dr. Jeremy Strayer | Mathematical Science CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Jeremy Strayer](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/JStrayer_0.png) |
2017 - 2018 | Mr. Matt Taylor | Aerospace Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![Matt Taylor](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Mtaylor_0.jpg) |
2016 - 2017 | Dr. Paul Craig | Aerospace CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Paul Craig](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/PCraig2_0.jpg) |
2016 - 2017 | Dr. Patricia Patterson | Chemistry CBAS Faculty Service Award | ![Patricia Patterson](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/PPatterson_0.jpg) |
2016 - 2017 | Dr. Cindi Smith-Walters | Biology CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Cindi Smith-Walters](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/smith_0.jpg) |
2016 - 2017 | Melissa M. Flowers | Dean's Office Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![Melissa Flowers](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/mmf1_0.jpg) |
2015 - 2016 | Ms. Anne Brzezicki | Agriculture Dean's Staff Award for Exemplary Service | ![Anne Brzezicki](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Anne_Brezezicki_0.jpg) |
2015 - 2016 | Dr. Daniel E. Erenso | Physics and Astronomy CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Daniel Erenso](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/DrErenso_0.png) |
2015 - 2016 | Dr. Lisa B. Green | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Teaching Excellence Award | ![Lisa Green](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/lbGreen_photo_0.jpg) |
2004 - 2005 | Dr. Jeffrey Lee. Walck | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Jeffrey Walck](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/walck_0.jpg) |
2003 - 2004 | Dr. Andrienne C. Friedli | Chemistry CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Andrienne Friedli](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/friedli_0.jpg) |
2003 - 2004 | Dr. R. Stephen Howard | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![R. Stephen Howard](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/RSH2_0.jpg) |
2003 - 2004 | Dr. Xiaoya Zha | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Xiaoya Zha](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/DrXha_0.jpg) |
2001 - 2002 | Dr. Gary Wulfsburg | Chemistry CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Gary Wulfsburg](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/WULFSBRG_1.jpg) |
2000 - 2001 | Dr. Ngee Sing Chong | Chemistry CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Ngee Sing Chong](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/chong_0.jpg) |
2000 - 2001 | Dr. Yuri Melnikov | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Yuri Melnikov](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/yuri_0.jpg) |
2000 - 2001 | Dr. Yuri Melnikov | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Yuri Melnikov](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/yuri_1.jpg) |
1998 - 1999 | Dr. Anthony Newsome | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Anthony Newsome](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/newsome_0.jpg) |
1994 - 1995 | Dr. Yuri Melnikov | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Yuri Melnikov](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/yuri_2.jpg) |
1989 - 1990 | Dr. Wayne Rosing | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Wayne Rosing](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/rosing_0.jpg) |
1986 - 1987 | Clay Chandler | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | |
1984 - 1985 | Dr. Gary Wulfsberg | Chemistry CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Gary Wulfsberg](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/WULFSBRG_0.jpg) |
1983 - 1984 | Dr. Marion Wells | Biology CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Marion Wells](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/wells_0.jpg) |
1981 - 1982 | Dr. James Lea | Mathematical Sciences CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![James Lea](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/jim_lea_0.jpg) |
1980 -1981 | Dr. Robert Carlton | Physics and Astronomy CBAS Distinguished Research Award | ![Robert Carlton](/cbas/manage/awardwinners/Carlton_0.jpg) |
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please email cbasawards@mtsu.edu.