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 2026 Recipient: Jan Muehlbauer

Jan Muehlbauer is a Faculty Specialist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Jan is recognized for leading the creation and relocation of laboratory facilities, helping ensure research continuity, safety, and fiscal responsibility. Through mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, hands-on technical guidance, and unwavering professionalism, Jan has also made a direct impact on student development. Congratulations to Jan Muehlbauer on being selected as the 2026 winner of the Faculty Service Award!

Jan Muehlbauer, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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