Faculty Service Award

This award is given to a Clark School faculty member whose service to their department, to the Clark School, and to the university has been judged outstanding.

Nomination Form
Wesley Lawson stands next to Sennur Ulukus in front of a Maryland Engineering backdrop holding his award plague

2024 award winner Wesley Lawson with Sennur Ulukus at the 2024 Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration. Photo by Greg Fiume.

The annual Service Award for an outstanding tenure track or professional track faculty member in the Clark School of Engineering will be presented at the winter commencement exercises. The faculty member receiving the service award will be presented with a plaque and a cash award. Nominations from students, faculty, and staff are hereby solicited.

Factors such as the following will be weighed in determining the award winner:

  • Esprit de corps
  • Innovation in courses or curricula
  • Effective service on committees, from departmental to international
  • Advising students or student groups
  • Outreach efforts to the campus and community
  • Recruitment activities, participating in open houses, alumni activities
  • Enhancing the University or School image
  • Efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the Clark School
  1. A nomination letter explaining how the candidate meets some of the above criteria, or similar.
  2. A maximum of 4 letters of support from any combination of the following.

a. Nominee’s supervisor
b. Person supervised by the nominee
c. Nominee’s peer
d. Faculty, staff, or student who has had personal experience with the the
nominee’s service activities

Note that previous nominations will be considered again for up to two additional years, and nominators have the option to withdraw or update the package. Prior recipients are not eligible to be nominated again. 

Submit a Nomination

Meet Our 2025 Recipient: Alisa Morss Clyne

Alisa Morss Cyne demonstrates service leadership across various levels. Dr. Cyne founded programs like GLEAM and REBAR, leads national societies, and mentors students. Her initiatives have advanced the Clark School's mission and set a standard for faculty service. She has created paid bioengineering research opportunities for financially needy students and serves on committees for curriculum development, recruitment, and outreach.

Alisa Morss Clyne, Fischell Department of Bioengineering

Past Recipients


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