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Selects Kaneb Honorees The Kaneb Teaching Awards are bestowed annually on faculty who have been active in full-time undergraduate teaching for a minimum of five years. Nominees are chosen based upon the recommendations of current students, recent graduates, and fellow faculty. This year’s recipients were Danny Z. Chen, professor of computer science and engineering; David T. Leighton Jr., professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; Robert C. Nelson, professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering; Stephen E. Silliman, professor of civil engineering and geological sciences and associate dean for educational programs; Gregory L. Snider, associate professor of electrical engineering; and Robert A. Howland, associate professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering. Chen has developed a reputation for excellence in the classroom, and students consistently rate his Analysis of Algorithms course in the upper quartile of classes taught within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He joined the University in 1992. According to students, Leighton offers “interesting and insightful class demonstrations, but he also makes himself available outside of class.” Leighton has been a faculty member since 1986. Nelson has been recognized for his efforts in a number of courses since joining the University in 1975, but students comment most about his approach to Aerodynamics Laboratory, one of the most demanding in the aerospace engineering program. Since 1986 undergraduates in both the environmental geosciences and civil engineering programs have experienced the enthusiasm and hands-on approach to engineering applications displayed by Silliman. Snider has developed the Integrated Circuits laboratory course into a one-of-a-kind fabrication experience in silicon circuitry for undergraduates. They leave the course with a definite advantage over their electrical engineering peers at other institutions. Snider joined the University in 1994. A faculty member since 1981, Howland has consistently been cited for his ability to explain difficult concepts and the enthusiasm with which he presents the material. As one student said, “He is the most challenging professor I have, but he also puts in the extra effort to make sure students have the opportunity to learn.” |
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