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