Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces faculty and staff awards
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering presented its annual awards to faculty and staff at its fall convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The awards are designed to commend the dedication of the college's faculty and staff in support of its teaching, research, service and outreach programs.
Below are the 2025 winners:
Charles H. Scholer Faculty Award — Hosein Baboly, teaching assistant professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering.
Clair A. Mauch Steel Ring Advisor of the Year — David Invergo, academic advisor for computer science.
Engineering Distinguished Researcher Award — Pascal Hitzler, university distinguished professor of computer science.
Engineering Staff Award of Excellence — Leanne Reineman, assistant director for the College of Engineering.
Frankenhoff Outstanding Research Award — Vaishali Sharda, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering.
James L. Hollis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching — Constance Lare, teaching assistant professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering.
Larry E. and Laurel Erickson Public Service Award — Kimberly Waggle Kramer, professor of architectural engineering and construction science.
Myers-Alford Memorial Teaching Award — Jessica L. Heier Stamm, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering; and Caterina Scoglio, university distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering.
Outstanding Assistant Professor Award — Hande Küçük McGinty, assistant professor of computer science; and Andrew Sneed, assistant professor of architectural engineering and construction science.
Robert R. and Lila L. Snell Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award — Lisa R. Wilken, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering.
Dean's Award of Excellence – Service — Daniel Flippo, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering.
Dean's Award of Excellence – Teaching — Charles Carlson, teaching associate professor of electrical and computer engineering.