Congratulations to the Rossin College faculty members who have been recognized with Lehigh University awards for their outstanding contributions to the Lehigh community during the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Lehigh Early Career Award for Distinguished Teaching: Whitney Blocher McTigue, assistant professor, chemical and biomolecular engineering

This award is given to a member of the teaching staff for distinguished teaching performed during the academic year.

  • Stabler Award for Excellence in Teaching: Thomas Gartner III, assistant professor, chemical and biomolecular engineering

This award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional talent for inspiring students to explore alternatives, make informed choices, and achieve their full potential as learners.

  • Hillman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising: Greg Tonkay, assistant professor, industrial and systems engineering

This award honors exemplary student advising and assistance in the development and completion of undergraduate research and degree programs.

  • Hillman Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising: Ana Alexandrescu, professor of practice, industrial and systems engineering

This award acknowledges outstanding student advising and support in the development and completion of graduate research and degree programs.

Read more about these awards and view the full list of Lehigh University 2024-2025 faculty award recipients in the Lehigh News Center.

Four recipients of Lehigh University faculty awards

Lehigh Engineering faculty members (clockwise from top left) Whitney Blocher McTigue, Thomas Gartner III, Ana Alexandrescu, Greg Tonkay