The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2025 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.
Flowing from the COSSPP Strategic Plan, the college has developed a COSSPP Faculty Awards Series to honor high-achieving faculty in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
“It’s a great privilege to recognize 12 outstanding faculty members with this year’s awards,” said Dean Tim Chapin. “Their unwavering commitment and impactful contributions reinforce our college’s leadership in research, teaching, and service.
Out of numerous nominees, the Faculty Awards Committee selected the following faculty to receive these honors:
COSSPP Faculty Awards: Research
Early Career
Jeongbin Kim, Ph.D., Economics
Tuba Tuncel, Ph.D., Economics
Mid Career
Matthew Gentry, Ph.D., Economics
Tyler McCreary, Ph.D., Geography
COSSPP Faculty Awards: Teaching
Specialized
Dennis Smith, Urban & Regional Planning
Maria Cristina Ramos, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Social Science
Kelly Russell, Ph.D., Sociology
Tenure Track
Tian Tang, Ph.D., Public Administration
COSSPP Faculty Awards: Service
Specialized
Doug Norton, Ph.D., Economics
Lee Metcalf, Ph.D., International Affairs
Tenure Track
Dawn Carr, Ph.D., Sociology
David Berlan, Ph.D., Public Administration