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May 2, 2024
Every spring Purdue University honors instructors who go above and beyond to provide exceptional educational experiences. The 2024 winners were surprised in their classrooms from March 18-28, receiving one of three honors: the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, the Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award or the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.
See professors’ families, colleagues and students celebrate with them in a photo gallery featuring the classroom surprises, and read their stories:
For Kendra Erk, associate professor of materials engineering, these three themes have guided her career, from instructing students in the classroom and research lab to pursuing her own goals.
Recreating Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions, filming “Citizen Kane” scenes, studying abroad in Italy — Dino Felluga, professor of English, prioritizes creativity and interpersonal connections.
“I want them to feel valued,” says Stephanie Gardner, associate professor of biological sciences. “Like they have the capacity to master anything they’re trying to learn.”
To prepare students for success, Amy Sheehan, professor of pharmacy practice, has introduced activities, revised review processes and integrated new technologies.
Soon-to-be teachers will go on to brighten lives and bring care and consideration into their careers because of Jennifer Smith, clinical associate professor of special education.
Students can feel confident about challenging material with the help of Betsy Parkinson, assistant professor of chemistry and medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology.
Lindsey Payne, director of service-learning and assistant professor of practice in environmental and ecological engineering, gets students engaged in their communities.
For over 30 years, Linda Haynes, senior lecturer of English and associate director of introductory composition, has devoted herself to delivering innovative, high-quality writing instruction.
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