Nordsieck Award

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“To Bryan Clark and Lucas Wagner for their development and refinement of undergraduate courses in computational physics and for their leadership in the creation of the new Computer Science + Physics degree program.”

“To Eric Kuo for his leadership in increasing the accessibility and inclusivity of Physics with innovations in Physics 100 and for re-envisioning the undergraduate mentoring program.”

“To Yann Chemla for his leadership of Illinois Physics undergraduate education during the COVID-19 pandemic.” 

“To Karin Dahmen for her longstanding involvement of undergraduate students in research and her exemplary mentoring of them.”

“To Lucas Wagner for his leadership in the continued development and refinement of the introductory thermal physics and quantum mechanics courses.”

“To Smitha Vishveshwara for the development of the course ‘Where Art Meets Physics’ that communicates the principles and elegance of physics through artistic expression.”

“To Brian DeMarco for enhancing the professional development of our undergraduate research students through his inspirational teaching and creative contributions to our Introduction to Physics Research course.”

“To James N. Eckstein for his inspiring dedication to teaching at all levels, his deep concern for the success of his students, and his efforts to revitalize the graduate E&M course.”

“To Kevin Pitts for his creation and inspirational teaching of innovative courses that introduce undergraduates to the philosophy, fidelity, and elegance of science.”

“To Steven M. Errede for creating innovative, engaging instructional laboratories in acoustics and the physics of musical instruments for beginning and advanced undergraduate students.”

“To James E. Wiss for patient, insightful, and inspiring physics teaching, one problem at a time, that encourages undergraduate students to take their understanding to a new level.”

“To Timothy J. Stelzer for the development and dissemination of innovative materials and techniques that have transformed introductory physics teaching.”

“To Scott Willenbrock for his extraordinary ability to reach and inspire students at all levels of the curriculum, from basic science to advanced theoretical physics.”

“To S. Lance Cooper for his inspiring dedication to teaching, the outstanding content of his courses, and his exceptional availability to students at all levels.”

“To Douglas H. Beck for his development of the introductory honors mechanics course, incorporating sophisticated mathematical tools and a formal writing component, and for his contribution to transforming calculus instruction for engineers at Illinois.”

“To Alfred W. Hubler for bringing passion and skill to teaching and for inspiring his students to become great teachers.”

“To Paul M. Goldbart for exemplary classroom teaching, for superb graduate mentoring, and for leadership in advancing the graduate curriculum.”

“To Naomi C.R. Makins for her superb classroom instruction in both upper-level and introductory physics courses.”

“To George D. Gollin for developing innovative honors sections for our introductory courses to challenge undergraduates and to share with them the excitement of physics.”

“To Nigel D. Goldenfeld for the development of novel graduate courses and exemplary graduate teaching.”

“To Dennis J. Kane for fundamental and enduring advancements in undergraduate physics teaching through the development of innovative computer-assisted courseware.”