The President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring (the Meyerson Award) was established through a generous gift by the late UB President Emeritus Martin Meyerson and his wife, Margy Ellen, to recognize exceptional teaching and mentoring at the university. It is the highest university award given specifically for undergraduate mentoring.
All nomination materials must be submitted electronically, by Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Submit your Myerson nomination materials now.
Faculty members who provide the guidance and support needed to help undergraduate students develop the skills necessary for research, creativity, critical thinking and innovation are eligible to be nominated for the award.
Like the Meyersons, we believe that the best undergraduate creative experiences are collaborative, encourage student autonomy and responsibility and create strong mentoring relationships with faculty.
Only tenure track faculty are eligible to be nominated.
All nomination materials must be submitted electronically, using the link below, by Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Please have collected all supporting documentation prior to completing the online form.
Nominations should include:
Supporting letters and evaluative statements should not be mere testimonials; they should provide specific examples of the nominee’s mentoring and impact/outcomes. A personal statement from the nominee is neither needed nor encouraged.
The award winner will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of past Meyerson Award winners and undergraduate student representatives. Individuals selected for the award will be recognized during UB’s annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence.
Year | Winners |
2018 | Michael Detty, chemistry Johannes Hachmann, chemical and biological engineering Larry Hawk, psychology |
2017 | Martha Bohm, architecture John Crassidis, mechanical and aerospace engineering Walter Hakala, English |
2016 | Laura Anderson, nursing Barbara Bono, English Annette LeCuyer, architecture |
2015 | Anna Mariella Bacigalupo, anthropology Lance Rintamaki, communication Mark Swihart, chemical and biological engineering |
2014 | Beth Tauke, architecture Stephen Free, biological sciences Rajendram Rajnarayanan, pharmacology and toxicology |
2013 | James Jensen, civil, structural and environmental engineering Kemper Lewis, mechanical and aerospace engineering Gail Willsky, biochemistry |
2012 | Maria Horne, theatre and dance Lynne Koscielniak, theatre and dance Jennifer Zirnheld, electrical engineering Satpal Singh, pharmacology and toxicology Kate Rittenhouse-Olson, biotechnology Jun Zhuang, industrial and systems engineering John Ringland, mathematics |