The Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes a tenured or tenure-track faculty member for significant and meritorious achievement in teaching and scholarship, was presented to Corinne Packard.
“Dr. Packard is a leading researcher in the mechanical properties and advanced processing of semiconductors for solar cells,” said Interim Provost Tom Boyd, who presented the awards alongside President Paul C. Johnson. Boyd said Packard’s teaching has won positive reviews from students, who are particularly enthusiastic about her incorporation of computer-based illustrations and use of industrially relevant software.
“Even with an intensive research focus, Corinne has a consistently strong funding level and was responsible for bringing a state-of-the-art secondary ion mass spectrometer to Mines,” Boyd said. “This distinguished instrument is heavily used and significantly enhances research capabilities on campus.”
“We are all truly grateful and honored to have the opportunity to know and work with Corinne,” Boyd said.