People Type: Distinguished

Biography   Professor Austerweil’s Departmental Webpage   One student highlighted Professor Austerweil’s “dedication to providing students with a challenging yet rewarding research experience” and noted how important his help was “throughout the entire graduate school application process.” During this time, he “made sure not only to provide practical advice on finding programs and building a …

Biography   Professor Bendlin’s Departmental Webpage   One student remarked that working in Professor Bendlin’s lab for over three years was “undoubtedly the best experience of my undergraduate years.” The student continued, “I look forward to starting my senior thesis under her advisement this coming fall. I cannot imagine a faculty member more deserving of …

Biography   Professor Brunold’s Departmental Webpage   One student shared that “[Professor Brunold] has been extremely engaging during class time allowing for a deeper connection than found in a traditional lecture setting.” The student went on to comment that “Professor Brunold has been one of the best professors I have had during my undergraduate experience. …

Biography “Dr. Chadwick truly exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding educator and mentor. Their passion for Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies is not only evident in the way they teach but also in how they engage students with thought-provoking discussions and real-world applications. One instance that stands out to me was during our unit …

Biography   Professor Fletcher’s Departmental Webpage   One student shared that “[Professor] Fletcher was invaluable during my time applying to Ph.D. programs in philosophy. She continued, even after my thesis was done, to give me advice about places to apply, programs I may be interested in attending, all while reading and commenting on multiple drafts …

Biography “Frankie is unlike any other professor or faculty member I have ever met. She makes an extensive effort to get to know her students, to really see them as the holistic person they are and support them in achieving their unique goals and studying their academic passions. […] Throughout this year, my meetings with …

Biography “Jenny taught our class about very practical subjects regarding research, and offered us a tour of her lab, where we could see the exact environment and procedures that subjects experience. She is a very kind person who is willing to help with subjects both inside and outside of her class, and builds a relationship …

Biography “Professor Sankaran’s teaching style includes posing thoughtful questions, encouraging discussion, and allowing students to engage intellectually before explaining concepts. He incorporated coding examples from his past projects and provided well-organized code files, self-recorded videos, and supplemental reading materials, all of which reflected the care he puts into teaching. I initially did not plan to …

Biography “Melissa Ann Sheedy […] is relentlessly compassionate, analytic, and motivated to help her students love the subject she has dedicated herself to as a teaching professor. When I took Dr. Sheedy’s Kafka class, I was hospitalized for a week for psychiatric issues and had to catch up on a lot of my work. Dr. …

Biography “Professor Thebault-Spieker is a great example of what it means to be a dedicated and inspiring honors mentor. When I approached him about completing a Green Sheet Honors project for CS 570, he was genuinely excited to help me shape something meaningful. He encouraged me to find value in the work and focus on …