Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award
2024 Winners
The Graduate Division and a faculty selection committee reviewed nominations and chose two 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholars. They were recognized at the 2024 Postdoc Symposium on June 3 at the Seacliff Inn in Aptos. They each receive a $1,500 award for professional development. Congratulations to John and Emily and all of our nominees! Postdoctoral scholars contribute important research done at our university and are an integral part of what makes our campus strong.
John Dzimianski
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
Nominated by Professor Rebecca DuBois
Endorsed by undergraduate student mentees Joseph Cruz and Ian Kunkel
Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Peter Biehl (left) presents John Dzimianski (right) with one of two Graduate Division Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Awards, an engraved Annieglass platter
Emily Lovell
Computer Science and Engineering
Nominated by Professor James Davis
Endorsed by retired Adjunct Professor Carlos Maltzahn
Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Peter Biehl (left) presents Emily Lovell (right) with one of two Graduate Division Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Awards, an engraved Annieglass platter
Previous years’ awards