College of Engineering faculty and staff awards for 2008 were presented at the fifth annual Spring Appreciation Celebration held May 6. Recipients of the College of Engineering annual awards each receive privately funded stipends and permanent recognition on a plaque in Engineering Hall. Each winner is chosen by a committee of his or her peers.
The Benjamin Smith Reynolds Award for Excellence in Teaching
Giri Venkataramanan
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Giri Venkataramanan believes that learning involves doing. A hallmark of his classes is the balance of instructional material with practical application. BIO
The Byron Bird Award for Excellence in a Research Publication
Rolf D. Reitz
Mechanical Engineering
With pioneering contributions that span both experimental and computational studies, Rolf Reitz is a world leader in modeling liquid sprays. BIO
James G. Woodburn Award for Excellence in Teaching
Gregory F. Nellis
Mechanical Engineering
Since joining the College of Engineering in 2001, Greg Nellis has built a reputation as a respected cryogenics researcher. However, his true passion is teaching. BIO
Harvey Spangler Award for Technology-Enhanced Instruction
James P. Blanchard
Engineering Physics
An interactive teacher, James (Jake) Blanchard uses technology to engage students on campus and around the world. BIO
The Bollinger Academic Staff Distinguished Achievement Award
Kelly R. Burton
Graduate Engineering Research Scholars
From before they enroll at UW-Madison to beyond their graduation, Kelly Burton strives to create a positive, personal experience for underrepresented minority graduate students in the College of Engineering. BIO
Classified Staff Distinguished Achievement Award
Diane L. Lange
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Each day, for more than 30 years as a program associate with the Department of Engineering Professional Development, Diane Lange has focused on meeting people’s needs. BIO