Each year, the Penn Engineering undergraduate student body thoughtfully selects the recipients of these awards for their dedication in teaching, mentorship and student advocacy. This year, two members of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) were awarded.
Robert Carpick, John Henry Towne Professor, received the Michael L. Barrett (ENG’89) and Traci Barrett (W’91) Faculty Award for Student Advocacy which recognizes a member of the faculty for their exceptional support of undergraduate students and their outstanding commitment to building community. “It means more than I can really put into words to be recognized by our students,” says Carpick. “This work has truly been a team effort, with students, staff, and faculty across MEAM helping advocacy efforts for all students, especially those from underrepresented groups. We are in a time where advocacy for people from disadvantaged backgrounds is needed more than ever and I’m excited to keep working for positive change.”
Dustyn Roberts, Practice Associate Professor, the Hatfield Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Lecturer and Practice Professor Track, which recognizes outstanding teaching ability, dedication to innovative undergraduate instruction and exemplary service to the School in consistently inspiring students in the engineering and scientific profession. “It’s an honor to receive this award,” says Roberts. “I consider teaching a privilege and a responsibility, and I’m constantly working on how to be a better educator and better serve our students’ needs.”