Faculty Achievements and Awards

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Recent achievements, honors and awards

Poindexter recognized for early career achievement
9/19/24
Stephanie Poindexter, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, has been awarded the 2024 Early Career Achievement Award by the American Society of Primatologists (ASP).
Aga named to The Analytical Scientist's Power List 2024
9/18/24
The Power List 2024 is comprised of 60 leaders and influencers in analytical science whose work is transforming the world around us for the better.
Barber named Faculty Champion by Center for Community News
9/19/24
The Department of English's Jamie (Jay) Barber has been named a Faculty Champion by the University of Vermont's Center for Community News. Barber is a clinical assistant professor and director of the Journalism Certificate Program.
Six from College honored with SUNY Chancellor's Award
6/10/24
The six College employees recognized for consistently superior professional achievement and the ongoing pursuit of excellence are Bernard Badzioch, Jason Benedict, Xuedong Hu, Teri Metz, Michael Rembis and Shanna Snider.
Two from College named SUNY Distinguished Professors
6/4/24
The Department of Psychology's Craig Colder and the Department of Chemistry's Eva Zurek were promoted to the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system by the Board of Trustees.
Book co-authored by Herzberg wins two awards
5/21/24
"Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America" has won two awards.
Wolcott publishes edited collection
5/21/24
The Department of History's Victoria Wolcott has published an edited collection, "Utopian Imaginings: Saving the Future in the Present."
Zubovich publishes book
4/25/24
Katherine Zubovich's new book, Making Cities Socialist, was published by Cambridge University Press in March 2024.
Gionfriddo named a 2023 Rising Star in Measurement Science
4/1/24
The Department of Chemistry's Emanuela Gionfriddo was included among the inaugural group of 20 Rising Stars in Measurement Science by American Chemical Society (ACS) Measurement Science Au.
Langfur wins Roberto Reis Book Award
5/29/24
Hal Langfur, associate professor in the Department of History, won the Roberto Reis Book Award from the Brazilian Studies Association in the senior scholar category for his recently published book, "Adrift on an Inland Sea: Misinformation and the Limits of Empire in the Brazilian Backlands."
Mitchell named series editor
3/28/24
Robin Mitchell has been named series editor for a new monograph series: "Noir(e): Race and Belonging in the Afro-French World."
Thaggert finalist for book prize
3/28/24
Miriam Thaggert’s book, "Riding Jane Crow: African American Women on the American Railroad," has been listed as one of three finalists for the Rosalyn Terborg-Penn Book Prize.
Mitchell selected as jury member for Laurence Wylie Prize
2/26/24
Robin Mitchell has been selected as jury member for the Laurence Wylie Prize in French Cultural Studies.
Bian, Poon elected AAG Fellows
2/26/24
Ling Bian and Jessie Poon, both full professors in the Department of Geography, have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association of Geographers.
Banerjee, Daum recieve 2023-24 President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award
2/26/24
Assistant Professor Priya R. Banerjee and Professor Andreas Daum have been selected as recipients of the 2023-24 President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring Award.
Gionfriddo wins 2024 Young Investigator Award
4/2/24
The Department of Chemistry's Emanuela Gionfriddo has been awarded the 2024 Young Investigator Award from the Chinese American Chromatography Association.
Two new publications from M. Nicole Horsely
1/25/24
M. Nicole Horsley, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Department of Africana and American Studies, has two new publications: “Aftertaste” in The Black Scholar and “Chapter 2: Femininity” in Rethinking Women's and Gender Studies Volume 2.