2024 Faculty Mentor Impact and Research Administration Awards

Faculty Mentor Impact Awards

UMaine aims to recognize exceptional faculty mentors who have an important impact on their students. Each year, the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Dean of the Graduate School solicits nominations for outstanding faculty mentors from undergraduate and graduate students.

Mentorship is more than just offering advice or guidance to our students; it is a meaningful and transformative relationship that helps students achieve their full potential.

Mentorship is also a powerful tool for promoting student success and enhancing the overall quality of education. By investing in our students and serving as role models, we can help them navigate the complexities of college life, achieve their academic and professional goals, and become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders in their communities.

Mentors invest a great deal of time and energy in their students, often going above and beyond their normal duties to provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth. Recognizing and thanking faculty mentors is a way to acknowledge this investment. It also helps students build stronger relationships and show appreciation for the time and energy that mentors invest in their success.

Nominees and their students are invited to attend the Faculty Mentor Impact Award Luncheon held during Maine Impact Week, where winners are announced. Posts about past winners are available online.

2024 Faculty Mentor Impact Award winners

College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences
Jade McNamara
Caroline Noblet
Rachel Schattman

College of Education And Human Development
Maria Frankland
Leah Hakkola

College of Engineering
Brett Ellis
Justin Lapp

College of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hollie Adams
Rob Glover
Carlos Villacorta

Maine Business School
Susan Myrden

2024 Outstanding Research Administration Award

The Outstanding Research Administration award honors the dedication, professionalism, customer service, commitment, and work ethic that an individual brings to their research unit, center, or institute. The University of Maine research enterprise is wholly supported by the endless hard work of those who manage our operations, accounting, communications, grant management, and partnership coordination.

2024 Outstanding Research Administration Award winner

Outstanding Research Administration Award
Meghan Dill