Eberly Professors Named Benedum Distinguished Scholars
Each year, exceptional faculty members at West Virginia University are selected as Benedum Distinguished Scholars in recognition of the high caliber of their research and scholarly activity. The Benedum Distinguished Scholars awards, funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, are awarded to faculty engaged in “creative research” in as many as four categories: behavioral and social sciences, biosciences and health sciences, humanities and the arts, and physical sciences and technology.
Two of the four 2021-22 Benedum Distinguished Scholars teach at Eberly College. Christina L. Duncan, professor of psychology, was recognized as the Benedum Distinguished Scholar in Behavioral and Social Sciences for her significant contributions to the research in and practice of pediatric psychology. Jessica Hoover, associate professor of chemistry, was recognized as Benedum Distinguished Scholar in Physical Science and Technologies for her significant, nationally and internationally recognized discoveries in inorganic, organometallic and organic chemistry.
In 2020-21, all three Benedum Distinguished Scholars were Eberly College professors. Cari Carpenter , professor of English, received the Benedum Distinguished Scholar Award in the Humanities and the Arts. Lisa Holland , professor of analytical chemistry, was named a Benedum Distinguished Scholar in Physical Science and Technologies. Cheryl McNeil, professor of clinical child psychology, was named a Benedum Distinguished Scholar in Behavioral and Social Sciences.
More 2021-22 Faculty Honors:
Outstanding Teacher Award
- Rose Casey – English
- Megan Dillow – Communication Studies
- Matthew Vester – History
Outstanding Researcher Award
- Katie Kestner – Psychology
- Aldo Romero – Physics & Astronomy
Outstanding Public Service Award
- Jessica Deshler – School of Mathematical and Data Sciences
Digital Learning Award
- Erin Brock Carlson – English
Caperton Award for Excellence In The Teaching Of Writing
- Mark Brazaitis – English
Heebink Award For Distinguished State Service
- Bradley Wilson – Geology & Geography
Distinction In Mentoring Undergraduates in Research
- Brian Popp – Chemistry
- Nicholas Turiano – Psychology
Distinction In Mentoring Graduate Students in Research
- Mary Ann Samyn – English
James And Karen Caveney Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award
- Jessica Deshler – School Of Mathematical & Data Sciences
Nicholas Evans Faculty Advising Excellence Award
- Fang Yang – School Of Mathematical & Data Sciences
Outstanding Staff Award
- Albert G Taylor, Jr. – Chemistry
- Amanda Tustin – Academic Affairs