On Monday, September 16, faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were celebrated during the annual Fall Faculty Meeting. During the event, faculty received recognition for earning named appointments, professional and tenure awards, and teaching and engagement awards. 

Congratulations to Lori Adams, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Biology and Director of the Iowa Sciences Academy (ISA), for receiving the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Distinguished Professor of Instruction Award! This award recognizes candidates who excel in teaching, institutional and professional service, and their record of publications at time of advancement. The two-year award carries a one-time financial award, which may be used for research and teaching initiatives. 

Dr. Adams was selected for the award among those promoted to Professor of Instruction. She is interested in enhancing undergraduate biology education through research experience opportunities, mentoring, and the practice of scientific teaching. Dr. Adams teaches courses in communicating research, student development, and more.