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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 1, 2025

The College of Science and Mathematics at 黑料网 recognized 23 faculty members across their five departments who made a significant impact on teaching in 2024 on Monday, April 21.

鈥淭hank you for seeing the potential in our students to help them succeed in their pursuits,鈥� said Kadian Callahan, the associate dean for student success and community engagement in the College of Science and Mathematics, as she spoke to the faculty being recognized. 鈥淏ecause of your dedication and strong focus on students, students taking our courses are having meaningful, connected learning experiences and finding success early and throughout their degree programs.鈥�

Faculty were selected by departments based on their success rates among their students, evidence of student and course learning outcomes, alignment of course components with curriculum and college outcomes, and how they create a sense of belonging in the classroom.

鈥淚鈥檓 excited to be here today to celebrate some of our excellent instructors,鈥� said Heather Koopman, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology. 鈥淵ou all have shown that we care about our students and that powerful engagement starts in the classroom.鈥�

Lori Lowder, the KSU associate vice provost for student success, also addressed faculty, congratulating and thanking them for their increasing engagement to help KSU students succeed in their studies.

Below is a list of faculty members recognized at the 2024 CSM Teaching Excellence Reception.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Rebekah Cordeiro, M.S., M.A.T.

Mohammad Abdul Halim, Ph.D.

Yvonne Single

Antoinette South, Ph.D.

Christopher Sumner, Ph.D.

Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Suzanne Agan, Ph.D.

Vennece Fowlkes, Ph.D.

Ronald Parente, D.C.

Tiffini Eugene, Ph.D.

Todd Pierson, Ph.D.

Department of Mathematics

Kenneth Keating, M.S.

Benjamin Sloop, Ph.D.

Larry Wang, Ph.D.

Cathy Schnakenburg, M.S.

Andrew Wilson, Ph.D.

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Brandon Carpenter, Ph.D.

Soon Goo Lee, Ph.D.

Bindu Simon, Ph.D.

Jennifer Cooper, Ph.D.

Kari Traud, M.S.

Department of Physics

Mahmoud Asmar, Ph.D.

Chetan Dhital, Ph.D.

Yao Yao, Ph.D.

 

鈥� Story and photo by Leah Weaver

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 黑料网 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.