The Department of Mathematics is proud to announce the exceptional contributions of our instructors and teaching assistants through this year’s departmental teaching awards. These honours celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond in fostering student learning, demonstrating instructional excellence, and upholding the highest standards of educational engagement. Each award is named in memory of an individual who made a lasting impact on the department and reflects the values they embodied—dedication, mentorship, and a passion for teaching.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Department of Mathematics teaching awards:
F. V. Atkinson Teaching Award for Postdoctoral Fellows
This award celebrates outstanding teaching by postdoctoral fellows and junior research faculty not on the tenure track. Named in memory of former Chair Frederick V. Atkinson—respected mathematician and beloved mentor—this award acknowledges instructors who demonstrate excellence in teaching and have made a meaningful impact in the classroom.
Award Winners:
- Jorge Cruz Chapital
- Geoffrey McGregor
- Simone Coccia
- Tamara Hogan
Ida Bulat Teaching Awards for Graduate Students
Honoring exceptional graduate student teaching, this award is named in memory of Ida Bulat, a long-serving Graduate Administrator known for her unwavering commitment to students. Recipients of this award have demonstrated care, clarity, and dedication to student learning.
Award Winners:
- Mikale Reddy
- Petros Ploumidis
- Emily Erlebach
- Vivian He
- Tonatiuh Matos Wiederhold
Daniel B. DeLury Teaching Assistant Awards
Named in honor of Daniel B. DeLury—an influential statistician, educator, and former Chair—this award recognizes excellence in teaching among undergraduate and graduate Teaching Assistants who have shown outstanding instructional support and student engagement.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants:
Parth Singh
Cherie Lin
Alvin Sukmadji
Graduate Teaching Assistants:
Diba Heydary
Arthur Qiu
Jake Zimmermann
Luciano Salvetti Martinez
Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you for your outstanding contributions to teaching and learning in our department.