Thirty-eight members of the faculty from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Geisel School of Medicine, Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business have been honored for their exceptional accomplishments in teaching and mentoring, research, and other service to Dartmouth.
“The faculty recognized this year, from across the university, are models of the kind of commitment to students and dedication to scholarship that this institution always seeks to foster,” says Provost David Kotz ’86. “Their passion for their work has a profound impact on their students, their colleagues, their fields of study, and on Dartmouth.”
This year’s awardees are:
Arts and Sciences
Frank J. Guarini Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Off-Campus Programs
Awarded to a faculty member who has made significant efforts to advance the mission of Dartmouth’s international and domestic off-campus study programs for undergraduates.
Sienna Craig, the Orvil Dryfoos Professorship in Public Affairs and professor of anthropology
Jerome Goldstein Award for Distinguished Teaching
Voted on by the undergraduate senior class (’23s).
Miles Blencowe, the Eleanor and A. Kelvin Smith Distinguished Professor in Physics
John M. Manley Huntington Award for Newly Tenured Faculty
Awarded to recently tenured faculty members who have an outstanding record of teaching and research.
Miya Qiong Xie, associate professor of Chinese and comparative East Asian literature
Jeremy Ferwerda, associate professor of government
John M. Manley Huntington Award for Newly Promoted Faculty
Awarded to faculty members recently promoted to full professor who have outstanding teaching and research records.
Chandrasekhar Ramanathan, professor of physics and astronomy
Annabel Martín, professor of Spanish, comparative literature, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies
Robert A. Fish 1918 Memorial Prize
Awarded to a newly retired faculty member to commemorate a career of contributions to undergraduate teaching.
John Watanabe, associate professor of anthropology
Deborah King, associate professor of sociology
Karen E. Wetterhahn Memorial Award for Distinguished Creative or Scholarly Achievement
Awarded to newly tenured faculty members with outstanding scholarship.
Caitlin Hicks Pries, associate professor of biological sciences
Ainsley Morse, associate professor of East European, Eurasian and Russian studies and comparative literature
Dean of the Faculty Teaching Award
Awarded to a nontenured and nontenure track faculty in recognition of outstanding contributions to Dartmouth and career distinction.
Jamila Chahboun, senior lecturer in Middle Eastern studies
John Lee, senior lecturer in studio art
Dean of the Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentoring and Advising
Awarded to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding contributions to Dartmouth and career distinction.
Jason Lyall, the James Wright Chair in Transnational Studies and associate professor of government
Laura Edmondson, professor of theater
Elizabeth Howland Hand-Otis Norton Pierce Award
Awarded to a member of the faculty who, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, is an outstanding teacher of undergraduates.
Laura McPherson, associate professor of linguistics
Dean of Faculty Award for Exceptional Service
Awarded to a member of the faculty who has contributed significantly to the life of Dartmouth through their extraordinary commitment to service.
Susan Ackerman, the Preston H. Kelsey Professor of Religion and professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies
Rebecca Biron, professor of Spanish and Portuguese and comparative literature and director of the Leslie Center for the Humanities
Geisel School of Medicine
Everett Koop, MD, Courage Award, Faculty Recipient
Honoring a faculty member whose courage in serving the public good continues the spirit of C. Everett Koop ’37, the former surgeon general.
Frances Lim-Liberty, assistant professor of pediatrics and assistant professor of medical education
The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Faculty Recipient, presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Given to a faculty member in recognition of their compassion, empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity in the delivery of care to patients and their families while exhibiting the attributes of a scientifically excellent physician.
Vijay Thadani, professor of neurology
Dartmouth-Mosenthal Surgical Society Fellow
Given to faculty exemplifying William T. Mosenthal’s responsibility for the welfare of patients, scientific curiosity, passion for teaching, commitment to lifelong learning, and devotion to Dartmouth.
Alexandra Briggs, assistant professor of surgery
Thomas P. Almy Housestaff Teaching Award
Honoring the member of the house staff selected by students to be most distinguished for maintaining a commitment to medical student education and serving as an intellectual and ethical role model.
Taylor Conroy, anesthesiology
Basic Science Teaching Award
Selected by graduating students, this honors a basic science faculty member distinguished for excellence in teaching medical students.
Alexander Fuld, assistant professor of medicine
Clinical Science Teaching Award
Selected by graduating students, this honors a clinical science faculty member distinguished for excellence in teaching medical students.
Rebecca Swenson, assistant professor of medicine
Ann J. Davis Faculty Award
Given by the graduating class to a member of the Geisel faculty who truly champions the student voice.
Sonia Nagy Chimienti, Dean of Educational Affairs
Joseph F. O’Donnell Faculty Award
Given to a member of the Geisel faculty who prioritizes a culture of respect and care, advancing the mission of the school through their work with students.
Sonia Nagy Chimienti, Dean of Educational Affairs
Departmental Clerkship Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Geisel Student Learning
These awards are given annually to the faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and outstanding commitment to medical student learning in the Year 3 and 4 clerkships.
Cory Howarth, instructor in community and family medicine
Gregory Dadekian, assistant professor of medicine
Adam Schwarz, clinical assistant professor of medicine
Christian Dinsmore, clinical assistant professor of neurology
Ryan Ratts, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics
William Keller, assistant professor of psychiatry
Alexandra Briggs, assistant professor of surgery
Excellence in Career Advising Award
Recognizing a faculty specialty adviser for outstanding work in advising students during the residency application process, and in facilitating student professional development throughout their time at Geisel.
Julia Frew, assistant professor of psychiatry
Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies
The 2023 Faculty Mentoring Award
Awarded by the Graduate Student Council to recognize outstanding commitment to fostering the professional and personal development of graduate students.
Kimberley Samkoe, associate professor of engineering
Diane Gilbert Diamond ’98, associate professor of epidemiology, Geisel School of Medicine
Thayer School of Engineering
Outstanding Service Award for Faculty
Honoring a member of the faculty for their service, dedication, and activities that have significantly enhanced Thayer’s community of scholars.
Solomon Diamond, associate professor of engineering and co-director, Design Initiative at Dartmouth
Thayer Distinguished Research Award for Faculty
Awarded to a faculty member for scholarly achievements that demonstrate notable discoveries or research accomplishments through publication, citation, or issued patents.
Weiyang (Fiona) Li, the William P. Harris Career Development Associate Professor of Engineering
Woodhouse Excellence in Teaching Award
Given to the best teacher-scholar among the engineering faculty.
William Scheideler, assistant professor of engineering
Tuck School of Business
Teaching Excellence Awards
Honoring the Tuck faculty who, in the eyes of their students, have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of the educational experience.
Joseph Gerakos ’90, the Bakala Professor of Business Administration
Brian Melzer, associate professor of business administration
