{"684038":{"#nid":"684038","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College of Sciences Announces Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe College of Sciences has named eight alumni as recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities, and the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe are excited to launch this event that honors the achievements of our incredible alumni,\u201d says\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/dean-susan-lozier\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair of the College of Sciences and professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u201cTheir accomplishments reflect the principles that define our College\u0026nbsp;\u2014 curiosity,\u0026nbsp;collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. We\u2019re grateful for the ways they continue to inspire and lead our community, and we look forward to celebrating them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHonorees will be recognized at the inaugural\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/2025-distinguished-alumni-awards-ceremony\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration\u003C\/a\u003E on Wednesday, October 1, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Historic Academy of Medicine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERecognition categories include the Distinguished Alumni Awards, honoring one graduate from each School; the Distinguished Young Scientist Award, recognizing early-career excellence; and the College of Sciences Impact Award, honoring transformative contributions to the College\u2019s mission and future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThese outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers and leadership from the College of Sciences, are bold thinkers, dedicated leaders, and passionate advocates for progress,\u201d says Director of Alumni Relations\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u201cAs the inaugural class of honorees, they embody the breadth of talent, vision, and valued engagement that define our alumni network.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAlumni and friends are invited to join the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration at the Historic Academy of Medicine and help us honor these outstanding alumni. More information and registration links can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/2025-distinguished-alumni-awards-ceremony\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehere\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistinguished Alumni Award Recipients\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERutt Bridges\u003C\/strong\u003E (Physics 1973, M.S. Geophysical Sciences 1975)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EGeophysicist, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder, Rutt Bridges Venture Fund\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJack McCallum, M.D., Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E (Applied Biology 1966)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EChairman and CEO, IntegerHealth\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKelly Sepcic Pfeil, Ph.D.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(M.S. Chemistry 1992, Ph.D. Chemistry 2003)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EOwner and President,\u0026nbsp;Villa Splendida and Former President, ArrowInno\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Mathematics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrank Cullen, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E (Math 1973, M.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering 1976, Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering 1984)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EEmeritus Principal, Blackstone and Cullen\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ED. Nathan Meehan, Ph.D., P.E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Physics 1975)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EProfessor, Texas A\u0026amp;M University and Founder, CMG Petroleum Consulting, Ltd.\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Psychology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMargaret Beier, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E (M.S. Psychology 1999, Ph.D. Psychology 2004)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EProfessor and Chair\u0026nbsp;of the Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistinguished Young Scientist Award Recipient\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKristel Topping, Ph.D.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Ph.D. Physiology, 2021)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EPrincipal Researcher, The Home Depot\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollege of Sciences Impact Award Recipient\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Sutherland, Ph.D.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Physics 1962, M.S. Physics 1964, Ph.D. Physics 1967)\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EDean of the College of Science and Mathematics, Augusta University\u003C\/h5\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to the 2025 College of Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award winners.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Congratulations to the 2025 College of Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award winners."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2025-08-21 14:27:49","changed_gmt":"2025-09-03 15:21:23","author":"ls67","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677762":{"id":"677762","type":"image","title":"Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Alumni: Margaret Beier, Ph.D.; Rutt Bridges; Frank Cullen, Ph.D.; Jack McCallum, M.D., Ph.D.; Nathan Meehan, Ph.D., P.E.; Kelly Sepcic Pfeil, Ph.D.; Kristel Topping, Ph.D.; John Sutherland, Ph.D.","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Alumni: Margaret Beier, Ph.D.; Rutt Bridges; Frank Cullen, Ph.D.; Jack McCallum, M.D., Ph.D.; Nathan Meehan, Ph.D., P.E.; Kelly Sepcic Pfeil, Ph.D.; Kristel Topping, Ph.D.; John Sutherland, Ph.D.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1755790563","gmt_created":"2025-08-21 15:36:03","changed":"1755790563","gmt_changed":"2025-08-21 15:36:03","alt":"A collage of headshots","file":{"fid":"261697","name":"tenure-spring-2024.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/21\/tenure-spring-2024.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/21\/tenure-spring-2024.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1617721,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/21\/tenure-spring-2024.png?itok=sUAMH8cW"}}},"media_ids":["677762"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/events\/college-sciences-students-and-alumni-leadership-dinner-0","title":"Join Us for the Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner"}],"groups":[{"id":"1279","name":"School of Mathematics"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"}],"keywords":[{"id":"506","name":"alumni"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"173647","name":"_for_math_site_"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura S. 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