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MASCARO C ENTER R ECOGNITION & E NGAGEMENT Faculty Awards
Eric Beckman
Dr. Beckman was recognized with the Marlin Mickle Outstanding Innovator Award recognizing the achievements of Pitt faculty who are seeking to improve people’s lives through the commercialization of their ideas and discoveries Celebration of Innovation Recognizes Accomplishments of Pitt Innovators - Innovation Institute
David Sanchez
Dr. Sanchez received the 2022 Swanson School of Engineering Outstanding Educator Award. In addition, he recently received the 2022 award for outstanding teaching in environmental engineering and science from the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP). This recognition from his peers speaks volumes about his dedication to and innovation in education.
Bob Kerestes
Dr. Kerestes received two prestigious teaching awards including the Swanson School of Engineering Outstanding Educator and the Provost’s Diversity in the Curriculum Award. In both cases, MCSI funding and projects have helped to support his efforts.
Goetz Veser
Dr. Veser received the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. He was honored for developing a full third of the classes in his department’s undergraduate curriculum. Along with developing courses and showing a willingness to teach beyond his required load, Veser also supported creation of two student organizations. Dr. Veser is a key advisor to the MCSI Undergraduate Summer Research Program, a faculty lead on the Covestro Circular Economy Program, and a member of MCSI’s Faculty Sustainability Task Force. His nomination was supported by MCSI.
External Boards and Committees
American Society of Engineering Education – National (Environmental Engineering Division) David Sanchez (Secretary) Engineering Science Academic Advisory Committee David Sanchez (Member) Food21 – Sustainable Regional Food Systems David Sanchez (Senior Advisor) ASEE-Lemelson Foundation Engineering for One Planet Advisory Board David Sanchez
