Faculty Awards
The College of Engineering Faculty Awards Banquet is held during Spring Quarter. Below you will find descriptions for the college awards along with information on this year's and past award recipients.
Boyer Award for Excellence
The Boyer Award for Excellence in Teaching Innovation is named for the late Ralph L. Boyer, a 1924 OSU graduate in mechanical engineering. The $2,000 award is presented to a faculty team or to an individual faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the improvement of undergraduate engineering education. The award recognizes the long-term impact of educational innovation to improve the overall quality of the undergraduate engineering experience. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. Nominations should also include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for this award.
Past recipients
Boyer Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Stanley E. Harrison Faculty Award
The Harrison Faculty Award will be made to a faculty member in engineering or architecture who is in the early or mid-part of his or her career and who has distinguished himself or herself through a contribution to the College or society. The award will be based on excellence in teaching and the qualitative aspects of teaching; exceptional fundamental or applied research (either in scope or originality) in one or more areas of endeavor ordinarily carried out in the College; or a single or unique contribution to engineering or architectural concepts, which is responsive to or has an impact on society as a whole. As a general rule, the award will be made to an individual faculty. However, under special circumstances a team of faculty may receive the award. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of the award will be $12,000 gross. Nominations should also include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for this award.
Past recipients
Harrison Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Lumley Research Award
The Lumley Research Awards recognize the research contributions of College faculty and staff. These awards will be made in three categories: 1) Category A - full-time professors and associate professors; 2) Category B - full-time assistant professors; and 3) Category C - research scientists. Nominations should be submitted to your department chair. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of each award will be $1,500.
Past recipients
Lumley Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Lumley Interdisciplinary Research Award
The Interdisciplinary Research Award recognizes interdisciplinary research accomplishments of the College faculty and research staff. The award is given to a team who has established a record of excellence in interdisciplinary research as demonstrated by co-authored publications, joint sponsored research programs, and co-advised students. The team should involve faculty or research scientists from at least two different departments. Teams can include members from other colleges. Nominations can only be made by department chairs. Each department chair can be the nominator for only one team although he can support nominations made by other chairs. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of each award to an individual team member will be $1000, but the total award to the team will not exceed $5000. In case the team has more than five members, the individual awards will be reduced accordingly.
Past recipients
Lumley Interdisciplinary Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Innovators Award
The Innovators Award will be presented to an individual or team of faculty and/or research scientists who best demonstrate innovation in the development of a product and/or technology originating from the OSU research enterprise. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package should be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of the award will be $1500. Nominations should also include a citation of no more 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for the award.
Innovators Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Faculty Diversity Excellence Award
The Faculty Diversity Excellence Award will be made to an individual faculty or team of faculty for actions and accomplishments that support the College’s priority goal of achieving excellence through diversity and creating an environment and organizational culture in which all individuals are accepted, respected, and valued. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package should be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of the award will be $1500. Nominations should also include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for the award.
Faculty Diversity Excellence Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Charles E. MacQuigg Awards for Outstanding Teaching
The Charles Ellison MacQuigg Award is named for a late Dean of the College of Engineering. The award is presented annually to faculty members who have demonstrated, in a superior manner, their interest in and willingness to help students, their interest in improvement of the high reputation of the College of Engineering, and their outstanding teaching ability. Students in the College of Engineering elect award recipients.
The David C. McCarthy Engineering Teaching Award Fund
The David C. McCarthy Engineering Teaching Award Fund was established in 2007 in honor of David McCarthy, senior director of Development in the College of Engineering. The award recognizes the contributions of College of Engineering junior faculty and staff to create more innovative and effective teaching and learning. Students, faculty and staff may nominate individuals. The Dean will select one or more award recipients each year. Individuals may receive the award more than once. Nominations should include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination, which will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for this award.
The Dean's Meritorious Service to Students Award
The Dean's Meritorious Service to Students Award recognizes an individual outside The Ohio State University community for exemplary service to students of the College of Engineering or the Knowlton School of Architecture. This award recognizes the support of engineering or architecture students through classroom presentations, internship and co-op opportunities, scholarships and student organization or activity support. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. Nominations should also include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for this award.
Past recipients
Dean's Meritorious Service Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Clara M. and Peter L. Scott Faculty Award
The Clara M. and Peter L. Scott Faculty Award will be made to a senior faculty member in engineering or architecture who has distinguished himself or herself nationally or internationally. The award will be based on excellence in teaching and the qualitative aspects of teaching, with emphasis on the development of innovative instructional methodologies, and/or for outstanding fundamental or applied research contributions (in scope and/or originality) in one or more areas of endeavor. The award will normally be made to an individual. However, under special circumstances a team of faculty may receive the award. The award may be made only once in a faculty member’s career. Starting this year, the application materials will all be submitted electronically. We will begin accepting the names of nominees between now and February 11, 2008. Further instructions will be given out as the names of nominees are received. The total nomination package must be submitted by February 29, 2008. The amount of the award will be $4,500 gross. Nominations should also include a citation of no more than 50 words, highlighting the reasons for the nomination. This citation will be used in the program if the nominee is selected for this award.
Past recipients
Scott Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Honda-OSU Partnership Award
The Honda OSU Partnership Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to promoting and strengthening the partnership.