Past Award of Excellence Recipients
Award of Excellence in Teaching
| Name |
Title |
Department |
Year |
| Tanesha Osbourne, Ph.D. |
Senior Lecturer |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2020 |
| Scott Kersey, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Mathematical Sciences |
2019 |
| Suzanne Carpenter, MS |
Associate Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2019 |
| Colton Magnant, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2017-18 |
| Shainaz Landge, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2016-17 |
| Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2015-16 |
| Hua Wang, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2014-15 |
| Marshall Ransom |
Sr. Lecturer |
Mathematical Sciences |
2013-14 |
| Michele Cawthorn, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2012-13 |
| Joy Darley, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2011-12 |
| Laura Frost, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2010-11 |
| Delena Gatch, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Physics |
2009-10 |
| Jessica Orvis |
Asst. Prof. |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2008-09 |
| Laura Regassa, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2007-08 |
| Jeff Orvis, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2006-07 |
| Sharon Taylor, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2006-07 |
| Patricia Humphrey |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2005-06 |
| David Stone, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Mathematical Sciences |
2004-05 |
| Charles Trupe, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Geology & Geography |
2004-05 |
| Pranoti M. Asher, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Geology & Geography |
2003-04 |
Award of Excellence in Research
| Name |
Title |
Department |
Year |
| Rafael Quirino, Ph.D. |
Associate Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2020 |
| Christian Cox, Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Biology |
2019 |
| Mark Edwards, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Physics |
2017-18 |
| Ryan Fortenberry, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2016-17 |
| Ji Wu, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2015-16 |
| Marshall Ming, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2014-15 |
| Hua Wang, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2013-14 |
| Risa Cohen, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Biology |
2012-13 |
| Jing-Yuan Zhang, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Physics |
2011-12 |
| Lance McBrayer, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2010-11 |
| Daniel Gleason, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2009-10 |
| Christopher Cutler, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2008-09 |
| Jonathan Geisler, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Geology & Geography |
2007-08 |
| Bruce Schulte, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2006-07 |
| Quentin Fang, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2005-06 |
| Lance Durden, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2004-05 |
| Clayton Heller, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Physics |
2003-04 |
Award of Excellence in Service
| Name |
Title |
Department |
Year |
| Jiehua Zhu, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Mathematical Sciences |
2020 |
| Jennifer Zettler, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2019 |
| Michelle Cawthorne, Ph.D. |
Associate Professor |
Biology |
2019 |
| Ria Ramoutar, Ph.D. |
Lecturer |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2017-18 |
| Alan Harvey, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2016-17 |
| Christine Whitlock, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2015-16 |
| Michele McGibony, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2014-15 |
| Robert Yarbrough, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Geology & Geography |
2013-14 |
| Sarah Higdon, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Physics |
2012-13 |
| William Irby, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Biology |
2011-12 |
| Patricia Humphrey, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2010-11 |
| Susie Lanier, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2009-10 |
| Laura Regassa, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2008-09 |
| Lissa Leege, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Biology |
2007-08 |
| Jim LoBue, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Prof. |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2006-07 |
| Todd Deal, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2005-06 |
| Donna Saye, Ph.D. |
Asst. Prof. |
Mathematical Sciences |
2004-05 |
| Mark Edwards, Ph.D. |
Professor |
Physics |
2003-04 |
Selection of Recipients for the COSM Award of Excellence
Each year, the College of Science and Mathematics Award Committee will recognize and reward outstanding contributions of COSM Faculty Members in areas of Teaching, Research and Service. One Award of Excellence will be made annually, in each of the three areas. Detailed information on nomination criteria and nominee responsibilities for the Award Committee can be obtained through the following links:
The deadline for COSM Awards of Excellence nominations is 26 March 2021. All completed application materials should be sent electronically to Lance McBrayer in the COSM Dean’s Office, no later than 7 May 2021.
Staff Award of Excellence
| Name |
Title |
Department |
Year |
| Nikki Collins |
Senior Administrative Secretary |
Mathematical Sciences |
2020 |
| Linda Smith |
Senior Administrative Assistant |
Geology and Geography |
2019 |
| Melissa Gast-Goodman |
Assistant to the Dean |
COSM Dean’s Office |
2017-18 |
| Janee Cardell |
Administrative Coordinator |
Biology |
2016-17 |
| Thomas Anderson |
Laboratory Supervisor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2015-16 |
| Nathan Takas, Ph.D. |
Laboratory Supervisor |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2014-15 |
| Robert Deal |
Manager of Electronics and Research Technology |
COSM Dean’s Office |
2013-14 |
| Maria Sibbald |
Admin. Secretary |
COSM Advisement Center |
2012-13 |
| Nikki Collins |
Sr. Admin. Secretary |
Mathematical Sciences |
2011-12 |
| Marion Welch |
Chemical Instrumentation Manager |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
2010-11 |
| Carol Fox |
Admin. Secretary |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering |
2009-10 |
| Robert Deal |
Manager of Electronics and Research Technology |
COSM Dean’s Office |
2008-09 |
Selection of Recipients for the COSM Staff Award of Excellence
The College of Science and Mathematics wishes to recognize the hard work and excellence of our staff members, who support our mission of education, research, and service. In their honor, we have established the COSM Award of Excellence for Staff. This award, to be given annually, will recognize in writing and at the Fall COSM College Convocation of Faculty and Staff the achievements of a staff member within the college. An award of $500 and a ceremonial plaque will also be provided.
Eligibility: Only regular Classified and Professional Staff employed for a minimum of one year are eligible. Not eligible: part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at Georgia Southern. Note: Regular Classified and Professional Staff members taking courses at Georgia Southern through the TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) are eligible to apply. Previous award winners are ineligible to be nominated for three years after winning.
Nomination and Application Process: The deadline for COSM Awards of Excellence nominations is 26 March 2021. All completed application materials should be sent electronically to Lance McBrayer in the COSM Dean’s Office, no later than 7 May 2021.
