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Faculty Mentor Award
Congratulations to our 2025 Faculty Mentor Award winner, Dr. Sushil Thapa of the Department of Agriculture!
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Undergraduate research and creative projects exemplify UCM’s pillars of engaged learning and future-focused academics. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Project Mentor Award honors the vital role that faculty play in the development of these works. The award recognizes one faculty member’s contribution to undergraduate scholarship/creative work and is given out at the annual UCM Scholars Symposium.
Eligibility
Faculty in any department who have directed one or more of the following: McNair project, Symposium presentation, Undergraduate Scholars Grant recipient, and/or Honors Project.
Award
- $1000 in professional development funds
- Recognition at the annual UCM Scholars Symposium
Criteria
Faculty nominees will be evaluated on the following:
- Mentorship of student research and/or creative projects that demonstrate strong commitment to engaged learning and future-focused academics
- Promotion of a culture that supports undergraduate research and/or creative projects at department, college, and/or university-levels
- Incorporation of undergraduate research and/or creative projects into the classroom
- Contribution to field through their own active research agenda or creative works
Selection Process
- Students must nominate faculty by February 15th at 11:59 pm
- Nominated faculty will then be asked to provide a curriculum vitae and a 200-250 word statement on their work within undergraduate research/creative activities
- The final recipient will be chosen by the University Research Council
Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 Nominees
- Dr. Amber Clifford (Anthropology)
- Dr. Jasmine Cloud (Art History)
- Dr. Molly Cuffe (Health Studies)
- Dr. Kourtney Dey (Communication Disorders)
- Dr. Matthew Garver (Kinesiology)
- Dr. Tom Goldstein (History)
- Dr. Hyeyeon Hwang (Psychological Science)
- Dr. David Kreiner (Psychological Science)
- Professor Maya Kucij (JCK Library)
- Dr. Kyle Lovercamp (Agriculture)
- Dr. Melissa Pritchett (Criminal Justice and Criminology)
- Dr. Erica Spurgeon (Fashion & Apparel Merchandising)
- Dr. Jay Steinkruger (Physical Sciences)
- Dr. Scott Strohmeyer (Kinesiology)
- Dr. Sushil Thapa (Agriculture)
- Dr. Nikole Wright-Montgomery (Psychological Science)
Contact
Dr. Tom Goldstein
Director of Undergraduate Research
(660) 543-8128
Tel: undergradresearch@ucmo.edu
