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U-M College of Engineering Names Distinguished Award Recipients

Three faculty members from U-M Climate and Space will be honored by the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

The University of Michigan College of Engineering has announced the faculty honorees for the academic year of 2024-2025. Three faculty at U-M Climate and Space were selected to receive awards, including Assistant Research Scientist Genevieve Plant, Professor Eric Kort, and Professor Claire Pettersen.

Kenneth M. Reese Outstanding Research Scientist Awards

Kenneth M. Reese earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the College in 1947. He served as a U.S. Navy aviator and patrol plane commander during WWII and as a reservist thereafter. In 1967, he retired as managing editor of Chemical and Engineering News, then served as a contributing editor and author of its weekly “Newscripts” column until 2004. His bequest gift provided the endowment for these two awards and scholarship support.

The Kenneth M. Reese Outstanding Research Scientist Award has been given to Dr. Genevieve Plant, an assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering


Monroe-Brown Foundation Research Excellence Award

The Monroe-Brown Foundation, a Kalamazoo-based philanthropy, established the Monroe-Brown Foundation Research Excellence Award in 2002. The Foundation is committed to supporting quality higher education in the State of Michigan. It has generously endowed gifts across the U-M campus. Established in 1986, the Foundation is a memorial to Albertine Monroe Brown and Robert Judson Brown. The Browns dedicated their lives to the belief that no inquisitive mind should be wasted and that motivated students should be encouraged and assisted to reach their maximum potential.

The Monroe-Brown Foundation Research Excellence Award has been given to Dr. Eric Kort, a professor at U-M Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering

University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering Award

Each year, the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering Department Award is presented to a faculty member to honor their excellence in service to the department, in the areas of teaching, research and service.

The Department Award goes to Dr. Claire Pettersen, an Assistant Professor at U-M Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering

Congratulations to our faculty!

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