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Instruction Excellence Award for Prof. Filipe
June 16, 2011
Carlos Filipe, associate professor of chemical engineering, is the 2011 recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction at McMaster University.
He was cited for the personal interest he takes in the success of his students as well the quality of course material he prepares and his ability to engage his students in the classroom.
Prof. Filipe will be presented with the award at the Faculty’s Spring Convocation ceremony on Friday, June 17.
Prof. Filipe is the fourth professor from the Faculty of Engineering to receive the award. Past Engineering recipients include: Phil Wood, Chemical Engineering, 1994; Donald Woods, Chemical Engineering, 2006; and Brian Baetz, Civil Engineering, 2008.
The President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction was established in 1993 as an opportunity for the University to recognize outstanding contributions to education. The award consists of a citation of excellence, a $5,000 honorarium, and the recipient's name inscribed on a permanent plaque.
