2014 University Scholars
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Physics professor Serdar Ogut works with nanostructures, but he prefers to tackle everyday problems rather than exotic materials. “I like to keep my feet on solid ground,” he says. Photo: Joshua Clark/UIC Photo Services
The University Scholar award, now in its 30th year, honors UIC faculty who are among the best in their fields — those who show superior performance and great promise in research and teaching. Winners receive $15,000 per year for three years.
The 2014 winners are:
Scott Brady: Gaining neuron knowledge to fight ALS, Alzheimer’s
Serdar Ogut: The power of collaboration in a solitary field
Ghanshyam Pandey: Seeking neurobiological causes of teen suicide, depression
Guido Pauli: Purposeful plants aid human health
James Pellegrino: Informed instruction connects research, theory and practice
Steve Tozer: Training principals who can turn a school around