Teaching excellence is a high priority for the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
Affirming our commitment to the education of our students, we invite nominations for the annual Awards for Distinction in Teaching.
Up to two awards each year are granted to teachers in the Faculty of Mathematics who have consistently demonstrated outstanding pedagogical skills and a deep commitment to our students’ education. Outstanding teachers at all levels, from first year through to graduate studies, are eligible.
The winners are honoured by a public citation along with a cash prize.
Current students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to send nominations to:
Prof. Serge D’Alessio
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach
sdalessio@uwaterloo.ca
The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2012.
About the Awards for Distinction in Teaching
The Awards originated under the leadership of former Dean Alan George and his advisory council.
The first Faculty of Mathematics Awards for Distinction in Teaching were presented in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Faculty, in 2007.
Past recipients:
2007 – Beverly Marshman and Ian VanderBurgh
2008 – Robin Cohen and David McKinnon
2009 – Ian Goulden and Troy Vasiga
2010 – Serge D’Alessio and Alfred Menezes
2011 - J.P. Pretti and Jeffrey Shallit