Honoring top researchers, teachers
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Janet Richmond, one of seven UIC researchers honored as University Scholars this year, has received international attention for her work exploring the key mechanisms in learning and memory functions. Photo: Joshua Clark/UIC Photo Services
The University Scholars Program, now in its 28th year, honors faculty members for superior research and teaching, along with great promise for future achievements. The award provides $10,000 a year for three years.
This year’s winners are:
Michael Cho tinkers with biology
Vladimir Gevorgyan simplifies complexities
E. Douglas Lewandowski focuses on the heart
Constantine Megaridis changes interactions