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You'll hear these words again and again and again when students and peers talk about the recipients of Purdue's 2021 teaching awards: the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in Memory of Charles B. Murphy, the Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award and the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.
These 10 teachers overcame obstacles of a global pandemic to innovate instruction and deliver impactful learning. Through their persistent pursuit of excellence, they assisted students in achieving their greatest potential with every class or lab – either in person, virtually, or both – shaping future Boilermaker leaders and changemakers. Purdue is sharing their stories in a new photo and video gallery.
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Nothing could be more noble than the pursuit of a more equal world. And Megha Anwer, clinical assistant professor in the Honors College, sees her classroom as the very space that empowers Purdue students to imagine and collaborate toward that. Full story | Video
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It is safe to say that Shelley Claridge’s students enjoy her teaching style. One calls her “an angel sent from heaven ... to teach chemistry” and another says she is “the reason I love chemistry again.” Full story | Video |
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Natasha Duncan values the role she plays in the holistic growth of students who enroll in the Honors College at Purdue. “A student is not just a student, but a complex person on a journey,” Duncan says. Full story | Video |
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On university group chats and on Reddit boards throughout campus, students refer to Andrew Freed, professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, as a GOAT — one of the greatest of all time. Full story | Video
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Growing up in Colombia, Esteban García Bravo learned early of a world of inequality. He vowed to pursue a career to help break down social barriers and subscribed to a philosophy that teaching is an act of love and generosity. Full story | Video
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When Jennifer Hall started graduate school, she hadn’t planned on pursuing a career in education. Now, stepping into her classroom at Purdue is the most energizing part of her week. Full story | Video |
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Students in Lindsay Hamm’s introductory sociology courses are told to “Google everything!” Hamm, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, teaches her students to use their resources critically, a skill that they retain after their time at Purdue. Full story | Video
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When Ann Loomis came to campus on March 16 for a meeting with Purdue School of Nursing and IU School of Medicine faculty and staff members, everything seemed as expected. That is until the group went to check out a lab in Johnson Hall of Nursing, where nursing students started clapping and expressing their congratulations. Full story | Video |
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Karen Marais is tireless when it comes to her students. From the first day of classes, Marais, a School of Aeronautics and Astronautics professor, is intent on making sure the students don’t just learn, but interact with her as well. Full story | Video
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Greg Strimel saw a void and set out to fill it. With a nationwide concern about innovation capacity and transformative learning experiences, Strimel, an assistant professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, along with his colleagues developed and launched a minor in design and innovation in 2018. Full story | Video
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