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Honors For Illinois Astronomy Professors

The astronomy department would like to recognize the honors recently bestowed on several of its young faculty members:

Prof Gammie

Charles Gammie, a professor of astronomy and of physics, recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the nation's highest award for young research professionals. Congratulations, Professor Gammie! Check out the full story on Professor Gammie's award.

Joe Mohr

Joe Mohr, also a professor of astronomy and of physics, was recently awarded the Bok Prize by his PhD alma mater, Harvard University, for outstanding contributions to astrophysics. Congratulations, Professor Mohr!

Dr Ricker

Paul Ricker, who joined the University of Illinois this fall as a professor of astronomy and a research scientist at NCSA, has also received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Welcome and Congratulations!

Congratulations Excellent Astronomy Teachers

Blue Ribbon

The Astronomy Department would like salute our professors and teaching assistants who were named to the Spring 2002 Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent. Our congratulations to Prof. James Kaler, Prof. Joe Mohr, Prof. Telemachos Mouschovias, and TA Michelle Griffin for their recognition on the Excellent Teachers List. To see our list of past honorees, click here.

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