College of Arts and Science Awards ‘Golden Dozen’

      Twelve members of NYU’s Faculty of Arts and Science have won teaching awards given annually by the College of Arts and Science (CAS). The Golden Dozen Awards celebrate those who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and service to undergraduates.
       Recipients were chosen based on student and faculty recommendations. This year’s Golden Dozen winners are: John Archer, professor of English; Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Silver Professor of Politics; Todd Disotell, professor of anthropology; Emmanuelle Ertel, assistant professor of French; Paul Fleming, associate professor of Germanic languages and literature; John Halpin, clinical associate professor of chemistry; Mohammad Khorrami, clinical assistant professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic studies; Peter Meineck, clinical assistant professor of classics; Jairo Moreno, associate professor of music; Mark Siegal, assistant professor of biology; Stephen Small, professor of biology; and Kathryn Smith, associate professor of art history.
       In addition, the Outstanding Teaching Award for adjunct professors, graduate instructors, and part-time faculty was given to Alyssa Quintano, adjunct instructor of chemistry, Christopher Schlottmann, adjunct instructor of environmental studies, and Bassem Shahin, instructor of French.
       The college also honored the following graduate students with Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards: Michael Damron (mathematics), Meghan Marie Hammond (English), Aaron Jakes (Middle Eastern and Islamic studies), Michael Raven (philosophy), Talha Siddiqui (chemistry), Matthew Spigelman (anthropology), and Frances Sullivan (history).
       In addition to the recognition of their students and colleagues, Golden Dozen recipients receive a $1,500 addition to their base salary, and their departments receive a one-time grant of $500 from the college for the enhancement of undergraduate education.