[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 143 (Thursday, November 20, 2014)] [Senate] [Pages S6194-S6195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING PROFESSORS OF THE YEARMr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. President, today I congratulate the four national winners of the U.S. Professor of the Year Award. Since 1981, this program has recognized outstanding undergraduate instructors throughout the country. A U.S. Professor of the Year was also recognized in 30 states and the District of Columbia. This award is hailed as one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon a professor. To be nominated for this award requires dedication to the art of education and excellence in every aspect of the profession. There is no doubt that professors who personally vest themselves in each student shape the leaders of tomorrow. These individuals should be proud of their accomplishments and contributions to a brighter future. I am particularly proud of Dr. Branislav Notaros, the State winner from Colorado. As a professor of electrical and computer engineering and Director of the Electromagnetics Laboratory at Colorado State University, Dr. Notaros' research has been instrumental in advancing the field of electromagnetics. He has won numerous awards in recognition of his work, including the 2005 IEEE Microwave Prize and the 2009 CSU Excellence in Teaching Award. I commend and thank Dr. Notaros and all the winners for their leadership and passion for educating our nation's young leaders. No doubt they have inspired an untold number of students. I wish all of the honorees the very best in all their endeavors. Congratulations and best regards. The four national award winners are: Outstanding Baccalaureate Colleges Professor of the Year: Laurie Grobman, Professor of English and Women's Studies, Pennsylvania State University Berks; Outstanding Community Colleges Professor of the Year: John Wadach, Professor of Engineering Science and Physics, Monroe Community College; Outstanding Doctoral and Research Universities Professor of the Year: Sheri Sheppard, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University and Outstanding Master's Universities and Colleges Professor of the Year: Patricia H. Kelley, Professor of Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington. The 30 state and District of Columbia winners are: Alabama--Eric J. Fournier, Professor of Geography, Samford University; Arizona--James Sousa, Mathematics Instructor, Phoenix College; California--Mitch Malachowski, Professor of Chemistry, University of San Diego; [[Page S6195]] Colorado--Branislav M. Notaros, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University; Connecticut--Hisae Kobayashi, Senior Lecturer in Japanese, Connecticut College; District of Columbia--Heidi Elmendorf, Associate Professor of Biology, Georgetown University; Delaware--Beth Morling, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Delaware; Florida--Rosany H. Alvarez, Mathematics Professor, Miami Dade College; Georgia--John A. Knox, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Geography, University of Georgia; Idaho--Karen Launchbaugh, Professor of Rangeland Ecology, University of Idaho; Illinois--Dan Gebo, Professor of Anthropology, Northern Illinois University; Indiana--Michelle A. Whaley, Teaching Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame; Kentucky--Cindy S. Tucker, Associate Professor, Computer and Information Technologies, Bluegrass Community and Technical College; Maryland--KenYatta Rogers, Professor of Theatre, Montgomery College Rockville Campus; Massachusetts--Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Professor of Physics and Civil Engineering Technology, Springfield Technical Community College; Michigan--Cynthia Wade, Math Professor, St. Clair County Community College; Minnesota--Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson, Professor of Film, Minnesota State University Moorhead; Mississippi--Kenneth Sufka, Professor of Psychology and Pharmacology, University of Mississippi; Missouri--Andrea Nichols, Professor of Sociology, St. Louis Community College at Forest Park; Nebraska--Greg W. Zacharias, Professor of English and Director, Center for Henry James Studies, Creighton University; New Jersey--Darrin M. York, Professor of Chemistry, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; New York--Cynthia Jones, Lecturer, English Department, Hostos Community College of The City University of New York; North Carolina--Karen Hornsby, Associate Professor of Philosophy, North Carolina A&T State University; Ohio--Elizabeth George, Professor of Physics, Wittenberg University; Oregon--Jennifer Corpus, Professor of Psychology, Reed College; Pennsylvania--Richard L. Wallace, Professor of Environmental Studies, Ursinus College; South Carolina--Milind N. Kunchur, Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of South Carolina; Texas--Collin Thomas, Professor of Biology, Collin College; Virginia--Paul Hanstedt, Professor of English, Roanoke College; West Virginia--Kateryna A.R. Schray, Professor, Department of English, Marshall University; and Wisconsin, Scott Cooper, Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. ____________________