SFU Science Announces Recipients of 2024 Excellence in Teaching Awards

November 06, 2024

SFU Faculty of Science is proud to announce this year's recipients of the 2024 Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching awards, a list that includes faculty members and graduate students.

FACULTY TEACHING AWARDS (Honorarium of $1000)

Petra Menz (Mathematics)

Dr. Menz has done exceptional work in developing the curriculum of and teaching MATH 190 to ensure that mathematics learning is accessible to students who will go on to become elementary school teachers. She is recognized for her efforts in respectfully and authentically decolonizing and Indigenizing her courses.

Erin Barley (Biological Sciences)

Dr. Barley is recognized for her use of innovative teaching approaches, her development of multiple teaching resources, and her mentorship of sessional and limited term lecturers. In addition, she continues to show educational leadership at the departmental level as the department's Associate Chair.

EARLY CAREER TEACHING AWARD (Honorarium of $1000)

Miranda Meents (Biological Sciences)

Dr. Meents employs evidence-based pedagogies and alternative grading to create engaging and innovative teaching methods. She is recognized for her efforts to incorporate traditional Indigenous knowledge in her teaching. Dr. Meents also shows educational leadership within SFU, with the Teaching Matters seminar series and beyond as Director of the Education Committee of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists.

GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING AWARDS (Honorarium of $500)

Mikhaela Ong (Biological Sciences)

Mikhaela's knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for teaching are evident in the efforts she takes as a Biological Sciences Teaching Assistant and one-on-one mentor, working with undergraduate students to improve their learning experiences.

Daniel Pelletier (Biological Sciences)

Daniel makes outstanding contributions as a Biological Sciences Teaching Assistant, creating a safe, collaborative space for learning and making complex topics easier to understand.

Lionel Pereira (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)

Lionel is recognized for going above and beyond as a Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Teaching Assistant, by adapting lessons in response to student needs, and fostering a welcoming learning environment, alllowing students to better understand coourse concepts.

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