ASM DAVID WHITE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Applications are invited for the David White Excellence in Teaching Award to recognise excellence in the teaching of, and/or innovation in the teaching of microbiology in Australia.
The recipients receives a plaque given at the meeting’s award ceremony, $1000 prize money, full conference registration to the Annual Scientific Meeting and EduCon and up to 3 nights accommodation.
They are also expected to present at EduCon and/or the Annual Scientific Meeting.
+ Eligibility Requirements
Essential criteria:
- Applicants must be a member of the ASM of at least two (2) years standing at the time of application
+ Application Requirements
Applications must include:
- a curriculum vitae (including a list of relevant publications)
- a one page summary of contribution to education in Microbiology
- the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two (2) referees, one preferably a current or former student
+ Conditions of Award
The recipients are required to present at EduCon and/or the Annual Scientific Meeting.
+ Award Review Committee
The award will be determined by the Executive Committee and a nominee of the Education Special Interest Group.
Closing Date for applications: March 31st
PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
2023 Thiru Vanniasinkam
2022 Ulrike Kappler
2021 Meredith Hughes
2020 Jack Wang
2019 Megan Lloyd
2018 Prue Bramwell
2017 Karena Waller
2016 Helen Cain
2015 Helen Agus
2014 Priscilla Johanesen
2013 Danilla Grando
2012 Mark O’Brien
2011 Elwyn Oldfield
2009 Paul Young
2008 Elizabeth Fagan
2007 Kathy Takayama
2006 Ruth Foxwell
2005 Mark Walker
1998 Cheryl Power & Penny Bishop & Gary Lee
1993 Peta Edwards
1992 Terry Grimmond
1989 Adrian Lee