The Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes mentors who play a significant role in the personal and professional development of Engaged Learning students. The award carries a certificate of merit and a stipend.
Graduating seniors nominate mentors for the award. Selection is made based on student documentation of the mentor relationship (timely advice, feedback and guidance) and the quality of the completed project.
Bonnie Jacobs is a professor in the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences. She was nominated by Uma Ladd.
Rita Economos is an assistant professor in the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences. She was nominated by Madi Wewer.