Distinguished Scholars Program to recognize faculty for excellence in research, April 9 

The Office of Research and Innovation will host the Distinguished Scholars Program on Tuesday, April 9, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. 

A pre-reception will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program will begin at 3:15 p.m., with a reception to follow. 

The following 13 faculty members will be recognized for outstanding achievement in research and scholarship: 

Lawrence G. Haggerty Faculty Award for Excellence in Research 

  • Dr. Risa Brooks, professor of political science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Way Klingler Fellowship 

  • Dr. Iqbal Ahamed, professor of computer science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Louise Cainkar, professor of social and cultural sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Melissa Ganz, associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Marieke Gilmartin, associate professor and associate chair for research of biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences 
  • Dr. Owen Goldin, professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Way Klingler Early Career Award 

  • Prof. Dinesh Sabu, assistant professor of digital media and performing arts in the Diederich College of Communication 
  • Dr. Emily Sontag, assistant professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Christopher Sundberg, assistant professor of exercise science in the College of Health Sciences 

Participating Faculty Research Award 

  • Dr. Walter Bialkowski, visiting assistant professor of computer science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Amanda Heideman, teaching assistant professor of political science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Way Klingler Sabbatical Fellowship 

  • Dr. Somesh Roy, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the Opus College of Engineering 
  • Dr. Peter Staudenmaier, associate professor of history in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

For questions or special needs, contact University Special Events at universityspecialevents@marquette.edu or (414) 288-7431.