Barbara Imperiali and Ronald T. Raines Win 2024 School of Science Faculty Teaching Prizes
Professors Imperiali and Raines were nominated enthusiastically for their success as co-instructors of the Fundamentals of Chemical Biology course.
The MIT School of Science recently announced the winners of its 2024 Teaching Prizes for Graduate and Undergraduate Education. The prizes are awarded annually to School of Science faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching. Winners are chosen from nominations by their students or colleagues.
Barbara Imperiali, the Class of 1922 Professor of Chemistry and Biology, was awarded the prize for undergraduate education for her role as a co-instructor of in 5.08/7.08 (Fundamentals of Chemical Biology). Professor Imperiali’s nominators commented on her teaching excellence, frequently earning top reviews and accolades from her students, as well as how her efforts prepare the students for graduate level study in chemical biology and related fields.
Ronald T. Raines, the Roger and Georges Firmenich Professor of Natural Products Chemistry, was awarded the prize for undergraduate education for his role as a co-instructor of in 5.08/7.08 (Fundamentals of Chemical Biology). Nominators for Professor Raines mentioned that students appreciate the rigor of the course and its emphasis on evolving their creative thinking about the field, ultimately helping them develop the confidence to navigate the challenges in the area and succeed as scientists.
Chemistry Department Head, Troy Van Voorhis shared about the Professors, “their joint enthusiasm for the material is infectious and incredibly effective at conveying the exciting discoveries and opportunities that exist at the interface of both chemistry and biology. What is more, the two of them have spurred each other on to greater excellence in the classroom.”
The School of Science welcomes Teaching Prize nominations at the end of each semester. For more information please visit the school’s website.
