Faculty Award Recipients 2025-2026
Outstanding Teacher Awards
Faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching go beyond simply delivering content—
they inspire curiosity, foster a supportive learning environment, and engage students in meaningful
ways that promote deep understanding. They are also recognized for their innovative teaching
methods, mentorship, and dedication to student success.
Outstanding Researcher Awards
This award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions in research that
benefit both the University and society. This award honors those whose research demonstrates
innovation, scholarly impact, and advances knowledge in their field.
Outstanding Service Awards
A faculty member is selected for this award based on significant contributions in service to the
University and society. This can include activities such as leadership in university committees, active
involvement in community outreach, mentorship of colleagues and students, and initiatives that
enhance campus life or strengthen university programs.
Past Distinguished and Outstanding Award Recipients
ISU Distinguished Faculty Awards 2024-2025
- Distinguished Teacher: Marie Stango, History
- Distinguished Researcher: Mustafa Mashal, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Distinguished Service: Diana Campanella Schow, Community and Public Health
ISU Outstanding Faculty Awards 2024-2025
- Outstanding Teacher:
- Amanda Eller, Teaching and Educational Studies
- Lauren MacDonald, History
- Leslie Nickerson, Chemistry
- Irene van Woerden, Community and Public Health
- Outstanding Researcher:
- David Delehanty, Biological Sciences
- Devaleena Pradhan, Biological Sciences
- Kurt Sundell, Geosciences
- Raphael Njoku, History
- Outstanding Service:
- Colden Baxter, Biological Sciences
- Elizabeth Redd, Anthropology
- Karen Hartman, Communication, Media and Persuasion
- Mona Xu, Psychology
All Prior Recipients for Distinguished and Outstanding Awards