NDSU’s Office of Teaching and Learning offers a monthly Innovation in Teaching Award to recognize instructors and graduate assistants for their efforts to improve teaching and learning on campus. In March, 38 individuals were nominated. Award nominations were submitted primarily from students. All nominees for March received awards.
The list includes:
- Ahmad Al Asady, assistant professor in management and marketing,
- Ali Amiri, assistant professor of practice in mechanical engineering,
- Anastassiya Andrianova, associate professor in English,
- Angela Hodgson, professor of practice in biological sciences,
- Barney Geddes, assistant professor in microbiological sciences,
- Benjamin Balas, professor in psychology,
- Carrie Nelson, assistant professor of practice in nursing
- Chasity Odden-Heide, graduate research assistant in the School of Education,
- David Froslie, lecturer in computer science,
- Elizabeth Gilblom, assistant professor in the School of Education,
- Eric Syvertson, assistant professor in visual arts,
- Florin Salajan, professor in the School of Education,
- Gulnar Aghabalayeva, graduate teaching assistant in mathematics,
- Igathinathane Cannayen, associate professor in ag & biosystems engineering,
- Jack Norland, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources,
- Jason Kost, assistant professor of practice in landscape architecture,
- Jeanne Frenzel, professor in pharmacy practice,
- Jodi Tangen, professor in counselor education,
- Kathryn Wissman, assistant professor in psychology,
- Lan Hu, lecturer in computer science,
- Lauren Gietzen, graduate teaching assistant in nursing,
- Lisa Richter, associate professor of practice in pharmacy practice,
- Maria Alfonseca Cubero, professor of mathematics,
- Matthew Olhoft, senior lecturer in ag and biosystems engineering,
- Matthew Smith, associate professor of practice in biological sciences,
- Maxx Kureczko, lecturer in mathematics,
- Nate Wood, associate professor in the School of Education,
- Rebekah Oliver, associate professor of practice in plant sciences,
- Roger Green, professor in electrical and computer engineering,
- SJ Williamson, graduate teaching assistant in English,
- Shannon David Misialek, associate professor in health, nutrition, and exercise science,
- Stephanie Erickson, assistant professor of practice in nursing,
- Steven Briggs, associate professor in political science,
- David Steward, professor in civil and environmental engineering,
- Taylor Houtz, graduate teaching assistant in mathematics,
- Todd West, professor in plant sciences
- Zhaohui Liu, associate professor in plant pathology,
- Zhibin Lin, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering.
The award recipients received special recognition from the President's office along with a small gift to brighten their day. All nominees will be entered to win one of several $100 gift cards to be given out at our annual Teaching and Learning Conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.