Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners!  

By College of Science May 1, 2025

We’re extraordinarily proud to recognize the following College of Science faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions and commitment to leadership, mentorship, research, teaching, innovation, and EDIJ initiatives within the College and Northeastern University. 

COS Excellence in Teaching Award 

Leila Deravi, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology 

Benjamin Dittbrenner, Associate Teaching Professor, Marine and Environmental Sciences 

Andreia Ionescu, Assistant Professor, Biology 

COS Excellence in Research Award 

Iva Halacheva, Assistant Professor, Mathematics 

Paul Whitford, Professor, Physics 

Aron Stubbins, Professor, Marine and Environmental Science and Chemistry and Chemical Biology 

COS Excellence in Mentorship Award 

Roman Manetsch, Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology 

Juliet Davidow, Assistant Professor, Psychology 

COS Excellence in EDIJ Award 

Johan Bonilla Castro, Assistant Professor, Physics 

Marya Mahmood, Associate Director, Belonging and Engagement 

COS Staff Award for Excellence and Leadership 

Stephanie Frazitta, Director, Undergraduate Advising 

COS Staff Award for Excellence in Mentorship 

Linda Ayrapetov, Director, Student Programs 

COS Rising Star Staff Award 

Nicki Hosey, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising 

COS Innovation Award 

Missy McElligott, Teaching Professor, Biology 

Hari Kumarakuru, Assistant Teaching Professor, Physics 

Tracy Tan, Assistant Dean, Professional Programs 

Nicole Viquez and Vincent Capone, Senior Academic Advisors, Undergraduate Advising 

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