2017 Creative Research & Scholarship Awards

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Congratulations to the 2017 CRSA Recipients, Dr. Chris Newland from the Psychology Department & Dr. Ken Halanych from the Department of Biological Sciences.

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The Creative Research and Scholarship Awards were created to recognize the research achievements and contributions of Auburn University faculty through the presentation of two annual awards. These awards are presented to faculty who have distinguished themselves through research, scholarly works, and/or creative contributions to their fields. Criteria used to evaluate the research and scholarly activities include, but are not limited to:

• Publications in top journals
• Authorship of high quality books or other scholarly works
• Inventions/Patents
• Sustained success in obtaining extramural funding
• Receipt of prestigious honorary awards and medals
• Invited lectureships
• Prestigious status (e.g., Fellows) in distinguished societies
• Creative research and scholarly works that had significant scientific, economic, social or environmental impact
• Reviews in major periodicals