IMSE Department News

Dr. Weilong receiving the 2022 Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award

Congratulations to Dr. Weilong Cong on receiving the 2022 Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award. The award, established in 2001, is given to those who exemplify teaching or research excellence throughout the year. This is the highest honor given by TTU to faculty members. Winners have significantly advanced teaching or research efforts and are noted leaders among colleagues and in their respective fields. Our department is grateful to have such an outstanding researcher receive this worthy recognition. “I could not have received this award without the strong support for the WCOE and the IMSE. I am very grateful, ” Dr. Weilong Cong.

 

BACKGROUND ON THE AWARD:

Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards

Established in 2001, the Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards are given to individuals who exemplify teaching or research excellence throughout the year. These are the highest honors given by the Texas Tech University System to faculty members at its component institutions. Winners of these awards have significantly advanced teaching or research efforts and are noted as leaders among colleagues and in their respective fields.

The Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching Awards are designed to recognize faculty members for teaching excellence, as evidenced by their attainment of distinction both within and beyond the institution for outstanding teaching and outstanding contributions related to excellence in teaching. The Chancellor's Council Distinguished Research Awards are designed to recognize outstanding research, scholarship, and creative activity of faculty members in the developmental stages of their careers.