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Jonsson School Recognizes Staff, Faculty and Researchers at Annual Ceremony

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas recently honored staff, teaching assistants and faculty at its annual appreciation awards celebration in May. Award winners were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance. Dr. Poras T. Balsara, interim dean of the Jonsson School, expressed gratitude for the ways staff and faculty have persevered through challenges and enhanced the Jonsson School.

“We have had a busy, full year, and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the School as Interim Dean,” Balsara said. “It has been my pleasure to work alongside you and to help move our school forward.”

Balsara highlighted the work of event organizers surrounding the Jonsson School’s special community events including the annual Explore Engineering Day held during the national Engineers’ Week, as well as a recent Women in Technology panel discussion held in April. Both community events required support from faculty and staff members from across the Jonsson School and University.

Faculty members, teaching assistants and researchers were selected based on student feedback as well as teaching and research records. Department leaders each honored faculty and teaching assistants for promoting a student-centered, collaborative work environment. The faculty research recipients were also recognized for their publications, research influence and involvement in professional organizations.