CBS Faculty Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Teaching
Nitzan Shabek and Joel Ledford Receive 2025-26 CBS Faculty Awards
The College of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 CBS Faculty Research and Teaching Awards. These annual honors recognize faculty members whose contributions exemplify the college's commitment to advancing discovery and providing outstanding educational experiences for students.
Research and teaching are at the heart of the college's mission. Innovative research expands our understanding of the natural world and generates solutions to challenges facing society, while exceptional teaching prepares the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, educators and leaders. Together, they create an environment where scientific discovery and student success reinforce one another.
“It is always a great pleasure to recognize outstanding colleagues,” said Mark Winey, dean of the college. “And this year is no exception. Both of this year’s recipients embody the very best in CBS teaching and research. My congratulations to them both.”