WKU Celebration of Research & Sponsored Activities

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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, 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.

 

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