Faculty and staff in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute were recognized for their achievements during the 2023-24 academic year at the college’s annual luncheon.
The following awards and recognitions were presented at the April 26 luncheon. Brief excerpts from recipients’ nominations are included (when available) below.
Staff awards
Academic Advisor Award: Lindsay Haugland, School of Engineering Technology (SoET)
“She is a highly driven individual who cares extremely about students’ well-being and academic success.”
Business Office Service Award: Jennifer Akridge, School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT)
“She strives to help me become better with my work; she is an outstanding person and mentor.”
Customer Service Award: Niedra Davey, SoET
“She has served our department with the utmost grace, courtesy, and professionalism.”
Leadership Award: Heather Hassenplug, Department of Construction Management Technology (CMT)
“She has a relentless commitment to student success and industry engagement.”
Statewide/Indianapolis Excellence Award: Paul Hagmann, Purdue Polytechnic in New Albany
“Faculty rely on his expertise and willingness to assist, making him an indispensable
resource.”
Staff Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy Award: Antonia Munguia, ORD
“She has been an amazing pillar of support for so many students in the Polytechnic.”
Faculty awards
Faculty Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy Award: Sarah George, CMT
“I would absolutely take a class with her again; my professor was extremely helpful, she cares about her student’s education and sets aside time to aid in any questions or issues.”
Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching certificates: John Michael Davis, associate professor of practice in Aviation and Transportation Technology; Ron Glotzbach, associate professor in Computer Graphics Technology; Alejandra Magana, W.C. Furnas professor in Computer and Information Technology; Clark Cory, associate professor, CIT and CGT; Brittany Newell, associate professor in SoET; Abrar Hammoud, clinical assistant professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation
Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching winners: Brittany Newell and Alejandra Magana
Exceptional Early Career for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching certificates: Nathan Rose, assistant professor of practice in SATT; Nasheet Zaman, assistant professor of practice in CGT; Robert Deadman, assistant professor of practice and assistant head, CIT; Kyubyung Kang, assistant professor in CMT; Chris Bittinger, assistant professor of practice in TLI
Exceptional Early Career for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Robert Deadman
Excellence in Instruction Award for Continuing Lecturers certificates: Abner Flores, senior lecturer in SATT; William Ledbetter, lecturer in CIT; Joshua Plaskoff, senior lecturer in TLI
Excellence in Instruction Award for Continuing Lecturers University-level nominees: William Ledbetter
Outstanding Faculty in Learning certificates: Nandhini Giri, assistant professor in CGT; Chad Laux, associate professor in CIT; Emad Elwakil, professor in CMT; Farid Breidi, assistant professor in SoET
Outstanding Faculty in Learning Award winner: Farid Breidi
Outstanding Faculty in Discovery certificates: Garam Kim, assistant professor in SATT; Tianyi Li, assistant professor in CIT; Shanyue Guan, assistant professor in CMT; Huachao Mao, assistant professor in SoET
Outstanding Faculty in Discovery Award winner: Huachao Mao
Outstanding Faculty in Engagement certificates: Dimitrios Ziakkas, assistant professor in SATT; Rua Williams, assistant professor in CGT; Melissa Casner, assistant professor of practice in CIT; Emily McLaughlin, associate professor of practice in CMT; Tom Lucas, assistant professor of practice in SoET
Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award: Emily McLaughlin
John P. Lisack Early-Career Engagement Award: Paul Thomas, assistant professor of practice in CIT
Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award: Eric Matson, professor in CIT
The Bravo Awards
The Bravo Awards are open to all employees, and are awarded to those who have gone above and beyond their job description. They have all contributed substantially to their workplace in a way that surpassed what was asked of them.
Bravo Awards: Heather Anthrop; Zandra Barker; Anthony Clevinger; Robert Deadman; Tyler Eddy; Lacretia Githiri; Lee Gordon; Aimee Griggs; Joy Kane; Kelly Keelen; Kim Lanham; Feng Li; Jonathan Madrigal; Allison Maldonado-Ruiz; Trina Martin; Shamima Mithun; Angie Murphy; Kim Orellana-Vi; Cassie Pendleton; Cathy Pullings; Brooke Sale; John Springer; Scott Sproles
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