What: For the second year, Faculty Research Day will celebrate and honor high quality research done by UA faculty members. Faculty members from each of UA’s colleges will be awarded the President’s Faculty Research Award.

The event will include a keynote address from David Francko, dean of the graduate school, as well as two-to-three-minute videos explaining the research done by award recipients.

Following the award ceremony, there will be a reception with light refreshments.

Childcare services will be provided.

Who: This event is co-sponsored by the Office for Research and Economic Development and the President’s Office. It is open to the UA community and all faculty members are strongly encouraged to attend.

Award recipients:

• Jason Black, Ph.D., College of Communication & Information Sciences
• Karen Burgess, Ph.D., College of Community Health Sciences
• Jeff Carver, Ph.D., College of Engineering
• Kristi Crowe-White, Ph.D., College of Human Environmental Sciences
• Nirmala Erevelles, Ph.D., College of Education
• Richard Hatfield, Ph.D., Culverhouse College of Commerce
• Ronald J. Krotoszynski, School of Law
• Claudia Mewes, Ph.D., College of Arts & Sciences
• Michele Montgomery, Ph.D., Capstone College of Nursing
• Hyunjin Noh, Ph.D., School of Social Work
• Lindley Shedd, University Libraries
• Merinda Simmons, Ph.D., College of Arts & Sciences
• Janek Wasserman, Ph.D., College of Arts & Sciences.

When: Thursday March 31. Ceremony: 4 – 5:45 p.m. Reception: 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Where: Bryant Conference Center

Why: “If you attend the event you will see people recognized for completely different types of research,” said Jason Scofield, associate professor, department of human development, event organizer. 

Scofield believes learning about research at the University is important because it is so impactful. 

“Faculty on campuses like this are on the front lines of new, innovative discoveries…the institution you walk around every day is a place that innovates and discovers,” Scofield said. 

Carl Pinkert, vice president for research and economic development said he feels this event is great because it recognizes “unsung heroes” from all parts of campus.

“All these folks are competitive and are doing exciting things,” Pinkert said.