4/30/2025 Bruce Adams
In April 2025, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and The Grainger College of Engineering honored faculty, students, and staff from the school for their excellence in the classroom, research labs, and as advisors.
Written by Bruce Adams
Siebel School of Computing and Data Science faculty and staff consistently contribute to student experience, leadership in teaching, and research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
In April and May, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and The Grainger College of Engineering honored faculty and staff from the school for their excellence in the classroom, research labs, and as advisors.
Campus Awards for Celebration of Teaching Excellence
This award shines a light on individuals with distinguished records as teachers, advisors, and mentors.
Ruba Mehta
Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research
Campus Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement
This award recognizes faculty, staff, students, and community members who engage the public to address critical societal issues.
Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Public Engagement
Campus Awards for International Achievement
This award recognizes outstanding alumni, faculty, and students whose exceptional work or service has made a significant, global impact.
Sharifa Sultana
2025 Illinois International Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement.
Grainger College of Engineering Faculty Awards
The College recognizes a select group of faculty innovators for their achievements.
Sarita Adve
College Award for Leadership of Institutional Impact in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
David Forsyth
College Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring (recipient is also selected to Stage 1 of the Campus Award)
Ruba Mehta
College Award for Sustained Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shenlong Wang
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research
Grainger Engineering Council Outstanding Advisors
Recognized as the top 10% of engineering advisors selected by their students, these faculty and staff exemplify excellence and dedication in support of our students’ efforts.