URECA Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentored Scholarship
Each year, the URECA Center honors faculty who have provided outstanding mentorship to undergraduates engaged in research and creative projects through its programs. At least two faculty members are recognized, representing disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
2026 Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentored Scholarship
Dr. J’Nese Williams
Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Luis González
Professor of Spanish
Dr. John Gemmer
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Justin Esarey
Professor of Politics and International Affairs
Historical Recipients
| Year | Science & Social Science | Arts & Humanities |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hana Brown, Sociology | |
| 2025 | Paul Thacker, Anthropology | |
| 2024 | Fred Chen, Economics | |
2024 | Kyana Young, Engineering | Sara Fernández Cuenca, Spanish |
| 2023 | Uli Bierbach, Chemistry | |
| 2022 | Betina Wilkinson, Politics | Qiong Zhang, History |
| 2021 | John Dalton, Economics | Rob Eastman-Mullins, Theatre |
| 2020 | Patricia Dos Santos, Chemistry | Zak Lancaster, English |
| 2019 | Errin Fulp, Computer Science | Lisa Blee, History |
| 2018 | Oana Jurchescu, Physics | Jeff Holdridge, English |
| 2017 | Pat Nixon, HES | Stew Carter, Music |
| 2016 | Ken Berenhaut, Math | Laura Aull, English |
| 2015 | Steve Folmar, Anthropology | Ana Iltis, Philosophy |
| 2014 | Gloria Muday, Biology | Nate Plageman, History |
| 2013 | Ron Noftle, History | Harry Titus, Art |