The Inspirational Teacher of the Life Sciences Award (ITLS) is given annually to a Department of Biology faculty member whose teaching has inspired students to think critically about the biological sciences and has encouraged them to put forth their best efforts. This award recognizes an individual who, through innovative teaching and personal interactions, has stimulated student interest in Biology and has helped shape student careers.
The ITLS Committee is now soliciting nominations for the 2018 award. The recipient will give a seminar of their choice at our regular Friday afternoon seminar series this semester. Members of the Biology Department holding the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor are eligible to be nominated. Previous recipients and Graduate Teaching Assistants are not eligible for this award. Eligible teachers for 2018 are:
Don Branstrator Briana Gross Katie Nemeth
Tim Craig Amanda Grusz Mark Osadjan
Howard Deng Randall Hicks Tedy Ozersky
Julie Etterson Joanne Itami Jessica Savage
Briana Gross Allen Mensinger Cody Sheik
Ron Moen Jessica Sieber Jared Strasburg
Submit your nomination online via Google Form. Nominations should provide specific details about the person’s teaching methods, courses, and/or ability to inspire interest in one or more aspects of Biology.
The nomination deadline is February 15th, 2018.