Two biomedical engineering professors recently received awards from the Gulf-Southwest sections of the American Society for Engineering Education.
Laura Suggs, a biomedical engineering assistant professor, received the Young Faculty award from the Gulf-Southwest section of the American Society for Engineering Education. Suggs is the first to be honored with this award designed to encourage and recognize young faculty participation in ASEE or engineering education activities and events. Selections were made based on a number of criteria including authorship of instructional materials, contribution and participation in ASEE, and advising graduate and undergraduate students.
Dr. Muhammad Zaman, biomedical engineering professor, received the 2008 Outstanding Teaching Award from the Gulf Southwest Region American Society for Engineering Education for his outstanding performance as an engineering educator. In his two years at the university, Zaman has designed two new courses while teaching core classes. The American Society for Engineering Education furthers education in engineering and engineering technology.
