Academic and administrative colleagues of the Tickle College of Engineering show appreciation for each other every day as a matter of course. Each spring, the college makes the highest of these acknowledgements official with the annual Faculty and Staff Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accolades are traditionally observed with a banquet gathering, but due to measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, that event has been rescheduled to the fall. Until then, we present here the MABE winners and a few words in honor of their accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recognizes an outstanding co-worker or teammate who has gone the extra mile in helping the team on a project, is always looking to make sure the team has everything they need, or has performed a special act of kindness or service that has had a positive impact on the team\/department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ruthann Moyers<\/strong> The MABE department could not run as smoothly as it does without Moyers\u2019s knowledge of university policy and willingness to continue to grow and learn every day. She consistently finds ways to help faculty and her co-workers in the department. Her positive attitude is deeply appreciated by her department\u2014and can be contagiousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognizes and rewards outstanding engineering faculty who have achieved distinction in engineering practice, along with effective teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andy Sarles<\/strong> The selection committee was impressed with Sarles\u2019s ability to teach effectively\u2014as evidenced by the peer teaching evaluations\u2014and with high student-satisfaction courses. In the area of engineering practice, the committee noted that Sarles submitted six provisional patents to the UT Research Foundation and was awarded two that have been licensed by former students. Sarles\u2019s productivity is building the college\u2019s reputation in the state and beyond and among peers as a leader in technology transfer and advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elizabeth Barker<\/strong> The selection committee was impressed by the \u201ctruly exceptional\u201d regard in which Barker is held by her department. In addition, the committee noted her efforts to update the biomedical engineering curriculum and efforts to attract and retain students from low-income families. Her interest in providing access while maintaining a high-quality educational experience for undergraduates is much appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognizes a faculty member or group of individuals whose research has achieved societal benefit through the development of intellectual property via licensing agreements, patents, and\/or business startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financial Specialist, Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMoses E. & Mayme Brooks Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Associate Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon & Nancy Cole Teaching Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTranslational Research Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n