Geoscientist Patricia M. Dove receives top scientific honor

Patricia M. Dove, C.P. Miles Professor of Science in the Department of Geosciences in the College of Science, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for her sustained excellence in original scientific research. Membership in the NAS is one of the highest honors given to a scientist in the United States. Dove will be inducted into the Academy next April during its 150^th annual meeting in Washington, D.C. (For more information on this news article and Spotlight on Achievement)

Bill Woodall receives prestigious Box Medal

The European Network of Industrial and Business Statistics will award Bill Woodall of Blacksburg, Va., professor of statistics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, the Box Medal at this year’s annual congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in September. Woodall received a Ph.D. in statistics from Virginia Tech in 1980. (more...)

College of Science recognizes two faculty members for Excellence in Teaching

Lisa Belden, associate professor of biological sciences, and Jack Webster, professor of biological sciences, have been awarded the 2012 Certificate of Teaching Excellence in the College of Science.

Jack Webster receives 2012 William E. Wine Award

Jack Webster, professor of ecology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has received the university's 2012 William E. Wine Award. (more...).

Lee Cooper receives 2012 Diggs Teaching Scholars Award

Lee Cooper, clinical associate professor of psychology in the College of Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center at Virginia Tech, has received the university's 2012 Edward S. Diggs Teaching Scholars Award (more...).

T. Daniel Crawford receives 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Research

T. Daniel Crawford, professor of chemistry in the College of Science, received the university's 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Research.  (more...)

Amanda Morris receives the 2012 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has selected Amanda Morris, a Virginia Tech scientist investigating sustainable energy, for a 2012 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award. The unrestricted grant is for faculty members in the first two years of their tenure track. Morris, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, is searching for ways to harness energy from the sun in an easier, more efficient, less expensive method than currently available. (more...)

Susan Haymore receives 2012 President's Award for Excellence

Susan Haymore, lead advising coordinator in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has received the university's 2012 President's Award for Excellence. (more...)

COS Diversity Award 2011-12

The College of Science Diversity Award which was presented to Felicia Etzkorn, professor of chemistry whose efforts benefitted students from under-represented minorities as well as economically and geographically disadvantaged backgrounds and women in fields where they are under-represented. Etzkorn has also made a positive impact in recruiting under-represented faculty and women to Chemistry and other departments and colleges within Virginia Tech.

COS Outreach Award 2012

Congratulations to Drs. Karen Brewer and Shamindri Arachchige in the Department of Chemistry on receiving the College of Science 2012 Outreach Excellence Award! Their continuous service in outreach through working with the public school system, hosting activities for minority groups, participating in the Summer Around the Drillfield program, and other activities in the chemistry arena, has opened doors to many students, alumni, and friends. Their outstanding contributions exemplify our motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve.