This faculty award was established by alumnus J.B. Coffman to recognize excellence in research. Prior to 2019, awardees were chosen by a college committee. Now, each year's honoree is chosen by a committee consisting of the three previous honorees.
- Fall 2023: Irina Filina
- Fall 2022: Matthew Van Den Broeke
- Fall 2021: David Harwood
- Fall 2020: Tracy Frank
- Fall 2019: Sherilyn Fritz
- Fall 2018: Adam Houston
- Fall 2017: Mark Anderson, Matthew Van Den Broeke
- Fall 2016: Christopher Fielding
- Fall 2015: Vitaly Zlotnik
- Fall 2014: Sheri Fritz
- Fall 2013: Jun Wang
- Fall 2012: Adam Houston
Funded by Our Alumni
Faculty and student awards are generously funded by our alumni. We are grateful for their support!