WKU Celebration of Research & Sponsored Activities
The Awards Celebration is an annual event recognizing faculty and staff for their outstanding efforts in securing grant funding for research and creative activities. Please Save the Date of January 29, 2025, for this upcoming event! This celebration honors both grant proposals submitted and awarded for the prior Fiscal Year of 2024, highlighting the dedication and hard work of our campus community in advancing scholarly and artistic pursuits. The event features awards, presentations, and opportunities to showcase innovative research and creative projects. This informal gathering provides a chance to connect with colleagues and reflect on the significant contributions that drive continued excellence in research and creativity across campus.
RSVP for January 29, 2025
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Guests may park in Alumni Square Garage. Upon arrival at MAC, the event staff will provide a validation ticket for use.
2023 Celebration Awardees
First Time Lead Award (Individuals who were awarded their first external grant in FY 23)
- Tania Basta
- Kristen Brewer
- Ellen Casale
- Tiffany Isselhardt
- Kent Johnson
- Hilary Katz
- Zachary Suriano
- Cres'Sena Thomas
- Kaylee Woodard
Prolific Proposer Award (Individuals who submitted more than 5 external grants in FY 23)
- Amy Brausch
- Vladimir Dobrokhotov
- Christina Noel
- Katrina Burch
- Amy Hood
- Kirolos Haleem
- Jerry Brotzge
- David Pollack
- Jay Stottman
The One Million Dollar Grant Club (Individuals who have received more than one million dollars in external grants by FY23)
- Amy Brausch
- Mary Lloyd Moore
- Jennifer McWhorter
- Christina Noel
- Jimmie Martin
- Ke Peng
Department Award for Largest Number of Proposing Faculty: Physics and Astronomy
Department Award for Largest Number of Faculty Awardees: Physics and Astronomy
College Award for Highest Amount of External Funding: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
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