The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences was recognized in many areas for excellence in research, scholarship, service and compliance activities at the 2019 Office of Research and Engagement Awards Luncheon. Awards were given in recognition of the comprehensive research enterprise, including activities related to funding, mentorship, creative achievement, community engagement, and responsible conduct of research.
The following departments, students and programs were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments or work:
Recipient of the Award for Top Citations by College
Hollie Raynor, Nutrition
Top Departments for Research Activity
Top Undergraduate Student Mentors
Spencer Olmstead, Child and Family Studies
Recognized with Awards
Graduate Student Research Impact Award
Kala Taylor, Educational Psychology and Counseling
Mentor of Early Career Researchers Award
Hollie Raynor, Nutrition
Interdisciplinary Partnerships Award
VolsTeach for Appalachia, (accepted by Lynn Hodge, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education, principal investigator)
Research Spotlight Award
Sarah Colby, Nutrition