Nov. 5, 2009

Several members of the OSU College of Arts and Sciences community were recognized for outstanding achievements Nov. 4 at the University Awards Convocation at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.

OSU’s newly appointed Regents Professors were presented a special medallion to wear at commencement programs and other official academic ceremonies. The position of Regents Professor is the most prestigious position that may be attained in recognition of scholarly accomplishments by faculty at OSU.This year, three of the five Regents Professors are from the College of Arts and Sciences. They are Dennis Preston, English; John Mintmire, physics; and Ron Van Den Bussche, zoology. Photo from left, Mintmire, Van Den Bussche and Preston.

The 2009 recipients of the Regents Distinguished Teaching Award, which carries a $1,000 permanent stipend, included James O. Puckette, geology associate professor, and Karen McBee, zoology professor. Regents Distinguished Research Awards, which includes a $1,000 permanent stipend, were presented to John Chaney, psychology professor, and Warren Ford, Regents Professor, chemistry.

Scott Weinert, assistant professor of chemistry, received the Sigma Xi Young Investigator Award, which recognizes scientists who have established notable research programs in the early stages of their careers. He received a $500 honorarium.

Estella Atekwana, professor and Sun Chair of geology, received the International Faculty Excellence Award for a faculty member who has integrated an international perspective into teaching, research and outreach.

Receiving the OSU Award of Excellence for Advisement were Lisa Mantini, mathematics professor; and Mary Daniels, senior academic counselor in the OSU School of Journalism and Broadcasting.

For a complete list of award this year's honorees, visit http://news.okstate.edu/index.php/news-archives/143-outstanding-achievements-recognized-at-awards-convocation.