Annual Awards
2022 Awards
Outstanding Mentorship
Dr. Nidia Quillinan (Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology)
An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.
Outstanding Community Service
Kayla Sompel (Professional Research Assistant, Dept. of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care)
An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication.
Outstanding Ally
Lauren Heery (MD Student)
An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.
2021 Awards
Outstanding Mentorship
Dr. Jill Kaar (Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Endocrinology)
An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.
Outstanding Community Service
Dr. Roman Ayele (Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health Systems, Management & Policy)
An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication.
Outstanding Ally
Alisha Prince (Dental Student)
An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.
2020 Awards
Outstanding Inclusivity
Oluwatosin Adebiyi (MD Student)
An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.
Outstanding Early Career
Dr. Marino Felisbino (Postdoctoral Fellow, Div. of Cardiology)
A trainee, student, resident, postdoc, etc. that significantly contributes to the STEM community by promoting diversity and inclusivity.
Outstanding Leadership
Dr. Elena Hsieh (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Immunology & Microbiology, Pediatrics)
An outstanding person who has shown leadership, support, and mentorship and has created an inclusive environment for female trainees and educators in STEM.
2019 Awards
Outstanding WiSTEM Researcher
Dr. Bridget Graney (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care)
Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM researcher for research achievements, teamwork, and dedication to supporting their colleague's research.
Outstanding WiSTEM Professor
Dr. Jennifer Kiser (Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM faculty member for excellence in STEM instruction and track record for providing research opportunities for trainees.
Outstanding WiSTEM Mentor
Dr. Linda van Dyk (Professor and Vice Chair, Dept. of Immunology & Microbiology)
An outstanding Women in STEM trainee or faculty member excellent in mentorship and dedicated to supporting colleagues both professionally and personally.
Outstanding WiSTEM Administrator
Teresa Bauer-Sogi (Academic Services Manager, Graduate School)
An outstanding administrator or staff member whose stellar efforts and dedication to excellence have shone in support of a STEM department.
Outstanding WiSTEM Ally
Dr. Neel Mukherjee (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics)
A trainee, faculty, or staff member who demonstrated outstanding excellence in allyship with Women in STEM and dedication to supporting their colleagues both professionally and personally.
Outstanding WiSTEM Community Service
Erin Leister Chaussee (PhD Student, Dept. of Biostatistics and Informatics)
Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM trainee or faculty member for excellence in leading community service efforts representing CU Anschutz.