Two MSI PIs have received teaching awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to education.
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education:
Professor Victor Barocas, Biomedical Engineering
Professor Barocas uses MSI resources to study many aspects of multiscale biomechanics with the goal of creating a “materials science of tissue.” Their work was featured on the MSI website in January 2016: Using Multiscale Modeling to Investigate Skin Responses.
A complete list of the award winners in this category can be found on the Scholars Walk website.
Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education:
Professor Jonathan Gewirtz, Psychology
Professor Gewirtz uses MSI resources to support research into epigenetic alternations in gene transcription related to opiate use. The project involves RNA-seq and ChIP-seq methods.
A complete list of the award winners in this category can be found on the Scholars Walk website.