Recognition of Faculty & Staff
Each year the Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics recognizes the outstanding scholarship, teaching and service of its faculty and staff. Recipients of the 2024–2025 Academic Year awards are listed below.
Pamela Lottero-Perdue (Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences), Outstanding Faculty Award
With so much time and attention devoted to teaching and service, it is remarkable to me that Pam is also a prolific scholar publishing 20 articles, 10 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and 5 book chapters and giving 43 national-level conference presentations on her research in science and engineering education in the last five years alone!
Trevor Lowing (Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences), Outstanding Staff Award
Trevor is the consummate team player. Trevor’s open-door policy and friendly demeanor fosters a sense of belonging in the department for all students, faculty and staff. Whether I have had a great teaching day or a sub-par teaching day, Trevor brings a laugh and smile every day, and it is a pleasure to be his colleague.
Charlotte Saylor (Department of Biological Sciences), Outstanding Lecturer/Clinical Faculty Award
Ms. Charlotte Saylor is exemplary in all areas. With her strong commitment to teaching and service well beyond what is required of her position, she is an indispensable asset to the department. She has positively impacted the lives of countless students and colleagues.
Brian Ray (Department of Mathematics), Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award
Brian Ray exemplifies the qualities we want in our adjunct faculty: expert knowledge in his content, a passion and enthusiasm for teaching, and compassion for his students and care for their deep learning that spurs him to use a variety of helpful instructional strategies.
Jennifer Bressett Moran (Department of Chemistry), Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award – Special Recognition
Her position at Baltimore’s Crime Lab provided her superior knowledge in the legal requirements and analysis of criminal evidence, so much so, that she developed and helped write proposals for courses in TU’s MS in Forensic Science and BS Forensic Chemistry curricula … her student evaluations are always excellent.
Nathan McNew (Department of Mathematics), Mentoring Award
Dr. McNew has shown initiative, leadership, and passion in support of students deepening their mathematical studies, engaging in undergraduate research, and fulfilling their mathematical goals. Dr. McNew has been transformative in moving Mathematics Department culture to recognize, support, and reward undergraduate research.
Tina Kelleher (Department of Computer & Information Sciences), University & Professional Service Award
The amount of time, commitment, and energy that Tina commits to the students, department, university, and professional organizations is remarkable. Tina’s list of service is astounding. She is always actively supporting her fellow colleagues and going beyond expectations of a Lecturer!
2024 Faculty & Staff Retirees
The college honored faculty and staff retirees:
- Dr. Jack Sheppard (Department of Biological Sciences)
- Dr. Jay Nelson (Department of Biological Sciences)
- Mr. Jeff Klupt (Electronics Shop Director)
- Dr. James Hull (Glen Arboretum Director)
- Mr. Mark Edmonston (Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences)
- Dr. Ramesh Karne (Department of Computer and Information Sciences)