Molly Weinburgh was named recipient of the 2011 Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher-Scholar during Fall Convocation last week in Ed Landreth Auditorium.  Ken Morgan, director of the Geology Department and the Energy Institute, received the Wassenich Award for Mentoring in the TCU Community. Chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr. made both presentations.

 
Nominated by the College of Education, Molly Weinburgh is the William L. & Betty Adams Chair of Education and Director of the Andrews Institute of Mathematics and Science Education.  She arrived at TCU in 2002 and teaches science pedagogy in the College of Education and biology classes in the College of Science & Engineering. In addition to the undergraduate courses, she has developed and led graduate courses, colloquia, seminars and internships and both the master’s and doctorate levels. A professional colleague notes, “She is as comfortable facilitating understanding of complex research questions as she is helping elementary school teachers understand the “big ideas” in life, physical and earth sciences. Dr. Weinburgh embodies what we hope for in academe: a scholar of significance, a leader among her peers and an activist on behalf of women and science and English language learners and science.
 
Students and former students of Ken Morgan characterize him as unfailingly “approachable” and have “infectious enthusiasm” for his field of interest.  Said one, “his desire for students to come away with not only facts but also a conceptual understanding has been an unforgettable and memorable experience.  After four years at TCU, Dr. Morgan has left a lasting impression on my TCU memories.”  And another adds, “Dr. Morgan organized and enthusiastically encouraged student activities outside of school with the purpose of increasing our understanding and appreciation for the environment and geology.  He always made time for students outside of class and showed sincere interest in advising students academically, personally, and professionally.”