{"id":14802,"date":"2016-03-17T15:24:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T20:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/college.unc.edu\/?p=13227"},"modified":"2024-07-02T16:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:28:10","slug":"crimmins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegearchive.unc.edu\/?p=14802","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry professor Michael Crimmins selected for 2016 BOG Teaching Excellence Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Michael Crimmins (photo by Lars Sahl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina has selected University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Distinguished Professor Michael T. Crimmins, Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, for a 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Crimmins is one of 17 recipients, nominated by special committees on their home campuses and selected by the Board of Governors\u2019 Committee on Personnel and Tenure.<\/p>\n

Crimmins earned his B.A. from Hendrix College, Ph.D. at Duke University and completed his postdoctoral studies at the California Institute of Technology. A UNC-Chapel Hill\u00a0Department of Chemistry faculty member for 34 years, he is also the Director of the Chancellor\u2019s Science Scholars program, which aims to increase diversity among future science leaders and provides a pathway to success for students who aspire to become leading scientists in an increasingly interdisciplinary world.<\/p>\n

Crimmins is being recognized for\u00a0his passion, commitment to students, innovation and consistently high standards, which he couples with a dedication to help students achieve those standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichael Crimmins has made exceptional contributions to teaching throughout his career,\u201d said Chancellor Carol L. Folt. \u201cHe continues to provide extraordinary leadership in the implementation of innovative educational methods and is a beloved mentor who motivates students to achieve. I am especially grateful to him for the important work he is doing to build our Chancellor\u2019s Science Scholars program and develop the scientists and innovators of tomorrow. Carolina is fortunate to call Michael our own and we are incredibly proud of him for earning this prestigious and well-deserved honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students attest to the learning environment that Crimmins creates, especially for courses, like organic chemistry, that cause fear and anxiety in many students. He challenges his students, but also provides them with the tools and support to achieve mastery levels beyond their expectations. When observing one of his classes \u2013 with more than 200 students actively discussing organic chemistry \u2013 Crimmins engaging teaching style and creative use of innovative educational techniques is evident. One student noted, \u201cThis previously intimidating course made me shake in my boots, but I would retake this class with this teacher 100 times over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crimmins\u00a0will receive his award during UNC-Chapel Hill’s spring graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n

Award citations and photos for all 17 recipients can be found on the University of North Carolina website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.northcarolina.edu\/board-governors-awards\/teaching-awards-2016<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Board of Governors has selected UNC-Chapel Hill Distinguished Professor Michael T. 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