Class of 1922 Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn Award
To improve the educational experiences of Purdue University students and to recognize those who develop innovative advancements in teaching, the alumni of the Class of 1922 established a fund from which an annual award is given for outstanding innovations in helping students learn. The award is $6,000 and will be divided between a $4,000 cash award and a $2,000 academic expense account. If there are multiple winners, the distribution of the prize will be modified accordingly.
All Purdue University faculty, staff, and graduate students who have developed innovative techniques to help students learn are eligible for consideration. The work presented must be your own creation.
Candidates may either petition directly for this award or be nominated by Purdue colleagues, students, or alumni.
An innovation in teaching at any level (graduate, undergraduate, extension, continuing education, etc.) will be considered. Please note that the nominee must have used the innovation during a class in the academic year for which the award will be given.
Eligibility
All Purdue University faculty, staff, and graduate students who have developed innovative techniques to help students learn are eligible for consideration. The work presented must be your own creation. Candidates may either petition directly for this award or be nominated by Purdue colleagues, students, or alumni.
For purposes of this award, an innovation is defined as something which is new, involving creativity and change, and which has for its purpose helping students learn. It includes any procedure, concept, or format which differs significantly from established or traditional teaching methodologies and which purports to help students learn more effectively.
An innovation in teaching at any level (graduate, undergraduate, extension, continuing education, etc.) will be considered. Please note that the nominee must have used the innovation during a class in the academic year for which the award will be given.
Nomination Information
Please use the doucment linked below to review the procedures for Class of 1922 Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn Award nominations.
View Nomination Procedures (.doc)Full List of Past Award Recipients
2024
- Beatriz Castro Bohorquez, Biological Sciences
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2023
- Michael Melloch, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2022
- Mark A. Lipton, Chemistry
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2021
- Kristofer J. Chang Alexander, White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Stewart C. Chang Alexandar, Public Health
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Award Recipients From 2015-2020
2020
- Zachary Weber, Pharmacy Practice
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2019
- Becky Good, Nursing
- Janelle Potetz, Nursing
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2018
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Michael Melloch, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2017
- David Blasing, Physics and Astronomy
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2016
- Mathew Ohland, Engineering Education
Read Nomination Form - Daniel Olson, Languages and Cultures
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2015
- Cindy Harwood, Chemistry
- Marcy Towns, Chemistry
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Award Recipients Prior to 2015
2014
- William G. Graziano, Psychological Science
2013
- Atsushi Fukada, Languages and Cultures
2012
- George J. Hollich, Psychological Sciences
2011
- Erica A. Morin, History (Graduate Student)
2010
- Timothy J. Newby, Curriculum and Instruction
- Peggy A. Ertmer, Curriculum and Instruction
2009
- Charles Krousgrill, Mechanical Engineering
2008
- Cordelia M. Brown, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Yung-Hsiang Lu, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- David G. Meyer, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2007
- Gabriela C. Weaver, Chemistry
2006
- Mary Godwin, English (Graduate Student)
2005
- Roy M. Dejoie, Management
- Hal Kirkwood, Library Science
- Deborah Saks, Management
2004
- Williams D. Evers, Foods and Nutrition
- Oliva Bennett Wood, Foods and Nutrition
2003
- Larry G. Adams, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- Robert L. Bill, Medical Sciences
- S. Kathleen Salisbury, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
2002
- Allan Gray, Agricultural Economics
2001
- Regina A. Galer-Unti, Health Kinesiology and Leisure Studies
2000
- Robert W. Sovinski, Landscape Architecture
1999
- Ray E. Eberts, Industrial Engineering
1998
- Muriel S. Harris, English
1997
- Edward J. Coyle, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Leah H. Jamieson, Electrical and Computer Engineering
1996
- Fred E. Lytle, Chemistry
- David A. Schleppenbach, Chemistry
1995
- Denver W. Lopp, Aviation Technology
- Shailendra Raj Mehta, Economics
1994
- Susan J. Barkman, 4-H Youth
- James J. Dixey, Aviation Technology
1993
- Deborah R. Dillon, Curriculum and Instruction
- Craig B. Marcus, Pharmacology and Toxicology
1992
- Algernon R. Allen, Veterinary Medicine
- Dan D. Budny, Freshman Engineering
1991
- Sandra K. Abell, Education
1990
- Judith A. Jackson, Chemistry
1989
- William K. LeBold, Freshman Engineering
1988
- G. Marc Loudon, Pharmacy
1987
- Judith Pask, Libraries
- Dana Smith, Libraries
- Donna Wheeler, Libraries
1986
- Muriel Harris, English
1985
- W. David Downey, Agricultural Economics
1984
- Lowell B. Koppel, Chemical Engineering
- Victor W. Rodwell, Biochemistry
1983
- Samuel N. Postlethwait, Biology and Education
1982
- George Bodner, Chemistry
1980
- John C. Lindenlaub, Electrical Engineering
1978
- Russell Ames, Education
- John Feldhusen, Education
- Kathryn Linden, Education
1977
- LaVerne Gonzalez, English
1976
- Alfred DeVito, Education
- Floyd Nordland, Biological Sciences
1975
- Dennis J. Weidenaar, Economics
1974
- J. Alfred Chiscon, Biology
1973
- James L. Barth, Education
- S. Samuel Shermis, Education
1972
- Thomas A. Boyle, Freshman Engineering