Teacher-Scholar Award

Timothy P. Hogan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Timothy P. Hogan has distinguished himself as an instructor who strives to help students learn. He is often praised for the extra effort he devotes to class preparation and meeting with students and use of a variety of classroom instruction techniques. Hogan is a promising scholar in the areas of thermoelectrics and nanotechnology.

Bradley P. Marks Departments of Agricultural Engineering

Bradley P. Marks is nationally recognized for his teaching and research in biosystems engineering and food safety. His colleagues and peers appreciate his blend of high standards and great caring manner. He is the departmental leader in curriculum improvement and instructional innovations and has been called "a teacher of teachers."

Joel T. Nigg Department of Psychology

Joel T. Nigg's undergraduate students find that he is an involved and caring instructor who pushes them to acquire knowledge and skills beyond their expectations. Nigg's research and writing are recognized nationally and internationally for their contribution to the understanding of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Bryan K. Ritchie James Madison College

Bryan K. Ritchie is one of MSU's most talented, sought-after teachers and mentors of undergraduate students. He blends Socratic and collaborative teaching methods with innovative technology. Ritchie is recognized worldwide as one of this country's leading scholars on Southeast Asia. He is a frequent consultant to policy advisers and analysts.

Christopher J. Womack Department of Kinesiology

Christopher J. Womack's passion for his roles as teacher and researcher is one of the most important ingredients of his success as an exercise physiologist. He is known for offering challenging and enjoyable courses to undergraduates and graduates and for using multiple approaches to help students understand difficult concepts.

Yong Zhao Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education

Yong Zhao has enhanced the reputation of MSU as a national powerhouse in instructional and learning technologies. Through his leadership of two MSU centers that help teacher education faculty and students use technology, he has influenced the teaching capacity of the entire College of Education.

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