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Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching \u2013 Mathematical Association of America &#8211; most recently in 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 Cottrell Scholars &#8211; awarded to outstanding teacher-scholars by the Research Corporation of Science Advancement &#8211; most recently 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 NSF Early Career Awards recognizing extraordinary faculty in early stages of their careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award \u2013 National Center for Women and Information Technology, 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 recipients of the Engagement Excellence Award \u2013 National Center for Women and Information Technology, 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Academy of Engineering\u2019s Bernard M. 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