Awards
Denis Paré Receives the Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award
Congratulations to Denis Paré, Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience, Rutgers–Newark, who has been named the 2024–25 recipient of the University’s Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award. A special award ceremony and lecture, "How Do Emotions Facilitate Memory?," will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4-6 p.m.
Rutgers Professor Victoria Abraira Has Been Awarded the 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship for Groundbreaking Touch Research
Rutgers University professor Victoria Abraira has been awarded a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship, a prestigious honor for early-career researchers. Abraira, an expert in cell biology and neuroscience, investigates how touch influences movement, socialization, and brain development. Her research challenges traditional views by revealing that touch signals undergo processing in the spinal cord before reaching the brain.
2025–26 Cheryl Wall Faculty Fellowships Recipients!
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–26 Cheryl Wall Faculty Fellowships. Fellowships recognize full-time faculty committed to addressing issues faced by the university's diverse student population. The fellowships pay tribute to Dr. Cheryl Wall, who was a champion of these efforts, pioneered cluster hiring at Rutgers, and helped guide various diversity projects.
Thomas Nosker, Inventor of Recycled Plastic Lumber, Receives Highest Honor for His Work
Congratulations to Rutgers Professor Thomas Nosker on being named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow! His groundbreaking work in recycled plastic lumber has revolutionized global infrastructure and environmental sustainability. With over 82 patents and counting, his contributions continue to shape a brighter, greener future.
Throughout the year, many awards programs are available for eligible members of the Rutgers community. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to apply for these awards and grants at both the university and national levels.
Our office coordinates the university awards and announces the calls for nominations for the limited submission national and international prize competitions.
Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the 2023–2024 Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards winners! The winners were selected by their colleagues in recognition of exceptional contributions to teaching, research, or public service.
Questions?
If you have any questions about university awards or the nominations for national awards, contact Angela Mullis via email or call 848-932-8068 for more information.