Faculty

Professors Making Waves: From Award Nominations to Groundbreaking Research!

Discover the latest news in academia! From distinguished faculty awards to exciting new research initiatives, our professors are leading the way.

It’s an exciting time in the academic world! Faculty members are being celebrated and recognized for their remarkable contributions to education and research. First off, nominations are now open for the prestigious Faculty Distinguished Research Award. If you know an exceptional faculty member with groundbreaking work, now’s the time to celebrate their achievements! All nomination materials should be sent to Jennifer Capretta, the executive director of operations, who is overseeing the award process.

In other news, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is set to welcome a rising star in the world of academia. Juncheng Yang will join the faculty in 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Yang is well-known for his research focusing on the performance, sustainability, and reliability of computing systems. His addition to SEAS promises to bolster the department’s reputation and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.

Meanwhile, UNMC’s Department of Anesthesiology is excited to highlight one of its own – Mark Cheney, MD. Dr. Cheney, a volunteer associate professor, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the department. Hailing from Idaho, Dr. Cheney’s passion for education and patient care is truly inspiring. His commitment to the medical field and his students at UNMC is a testament to the quality of faculty the institution prides itself on.

Over at High Point University (HPU), students are diving into summer research projects with faculty members that are nothing short of captivating. From the Congdon School of Health Sciences alone, nearly $4 million is being funneled into innovative research projects. The collaboration between students and faculty at HPU is fostering an environment of discovery and learning that is bound to produce significant advancements in various fields.

Adding to the academic excitement, several faculty members from the College of Natural Sciences have received NSF CAREER Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights the remarkable commitment and breakthrough research being conducted within the college. Among the honored are Jared Murray, Melissa Kemp, Simon Brandl, Caroline Farrior, and Ku-Lung “Ken” Hsu. Their contributions are paving the way for the next generation of scientists and researchers.

And, in case you thought only the scientific minds were busy, the faculty from various departments are bustling with innovative and creative endeavors. It’s these tireless efforts that make institutions such vibrant places of learning and discovery. So, next time you walk past a faculty member, give them a nod – they’re shaping the future, one research project at a time!