Professors Myrna García, Sandra Waxman, and Regan Thomson receive awards for excellence and faculty service
February 11, 2021
Myrna García, assistant professor of instruction in Latina and Latino Studies, and the diversity, equity and inclusion committee of the physical therapy and human movement sciences department at Feinberg School of Medicine will receive the Daniel Linzer Award for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Equity.
The Daniel Linzer Award for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Equity aims to build a more diverse, inclusive and equitable climate on campus and enhance diversity across the spectrum, including race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age and political affiliation.
Sandra Waxman, professor of psychology, and Regan Thomson, professor of chemistry, will receive the Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service. This honor recognizes faculty members who engage with, build and support the Northwestern community.
Read more about their faculty service on Northwestern Now.
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