COEIT announces winners of the 2026 Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards

Outstanding faculty and staff across the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) were recognized at the recent State of the College presentation, held on May 11, 2026.

The Faculty and Staff Excellence awards celebrate the contributions of COEIT community members who strengthen teaching, research, and leadership in their home departments and across campus, exemplifying the college’s commitment to inclusive excellence, innovation, and service.

Congratulations to the 2026 COEIT awards recipients!

2026 UMBC Faculty Awards

Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award – Faisal Quader, Information Systems
Early Career Faculty Excellence Award – Lei Zhang, Information Systems
Early Career Faculty Excellence Award – Tyler Josephson, Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Mid-Career Faculty Excellence Award – Naghmeh Karimi, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Teaching Excellence Award – Jamie Gurganus, Engineering and Computing Education Program
Teaching Excellence Award – Sidas Saulynas, Information Systems

2026 COEIT Staff Awards

Staff Award for Superior Service – Jenifer Bowers, Center for Women in Technology
Staff Award for Superior Service – Keara Fliggins, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Staff Award for Superior Service – Tiffany Shorter, Information Systems

2026 Outstanding Partner Awards

Outstanding Partner Award – Jeff Cullen, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Division of Student Affairs
Outstanding Partner Award – Tagide deCarvalho, Biological Sciences

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Outstanding faculty and staff across the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) were recognized at the recent State of the College presentation, held on May 11, 2026. The...

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