Instituted in 2007, the College of Science and Technology’s Distinguished Faculty Awards recognize tenure-tack and non-tenure-track faculty who are outstanding teachers, mentors and researchers. Nominated by their peers and students, these faculty members have demonstrated tremendous dedication to their work and are central to the college’s goals of producing innovative research and well-educated science and technology graduates.

The Italia-Eire Foundation Distinguished Teacher of the Year
Funded by Dr. Joseph C. Allegra (BA ’70, Chem), distinguished graduate and Chair of the college's Board of Visitors
Rose McGinnis, Assistant Professor (Instruction), Department of Computer & Information Sciences

The Dean’s Distinguished Excellence in Mentoring Awards 
Benjamin Seibold, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

The William Caldwell Memorial Distinguished Teaching Award 
Funded by Seda K. Tarzian (BA '48, Bio), distinguished graduate and member of the college's Board of Visitors
Bernd Surrow, Professor, Department of Physics

The Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award
John Fiore, Assistant Professor (Instruction), Department of Computer & Information Sciences

The Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Ann Valentine, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

The Dean’s Distinguished Award for Excellence in Research
Spiridoula Matsika, Professor, Department of Chemistry