{"690147":{"#nid":"690147","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Awards Highlight Faculty Advancing Neuroscience, Technology, and Society","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech faculty affiliated with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E (INNS) were recognized this awards season for excellence spanning research, teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresented across multiple institutes, colleges, and campus programs, these honors celebrate faculty whose work advances discovery, education, and societal impact at Georgia Tech and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cINNS is built around the idea that solving complex challenges requires excellence across disciplines and domains,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/christopher-john-rozell\u0022\u003EChristopher Rozell\u003C\/a\u003E, INNS executive director and professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThese awardees exemplify that vision through their leadership in research, teaching, and service. We are proud to recognize the contributions our affiliates are making across campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidered among Georgia Tech\u2019s most competitive internal honors, these awards rely on peer\u2011driven selection processes that highlight innovation, mentorship, and measurable impact. This year\u2019s recipients include faculty recognized for strengthening major research initiatives, advancing undergraduate education, and fostering interdisciplinary scholarship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother form of Institute recognition are tenure promotions. INNS is pleased to celebrate several faculty awarded tenure this spring, reflecting their sustained contributions to research, teaching, and leadership at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EINNS Affiliated Award Recipients\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EOutstanding Achievement in Research Program Impact Award\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/justin-biddle\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJustin Biddle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAssociate Professor, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIvan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizes a faculty\u2011 and staff\u2011led research team whose innovative program has significantly expanded Georgia Tech\u2019s research portfolio, demonstrating measurable impact, broad influence, and meaningful engagement with external partners across academic, industry, and community sectors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EUndergraduate Educator Award\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/people\/tiffiny-hughes-troutman\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETiffiny Hughes\u2011Troutman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EProfessor of the Practice, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Psychology\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonors excellence in undergraduate education and impactful teaching practices that support student learning and engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EExcellence in Teaching Recognition: Annual CIOS Award\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1322\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKatharine McCann\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDirector of Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuroscience.cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EUndergraduate Degree Program in Neuroscience\u003C\/a\u003E, College of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognized for excellence in teaching NEUR 4803: Special Topics \u2013 Neuroscience of Addiction, highlighting innovative and engaging approaches to neuroscience education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EJunior Faculty Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/farzaneh-najafi\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFarzaneh Najafi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAssistant Professor, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E, College of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonors exceptional mentorship of undergraduate researchers and a strong commitment to fostering student\u2011driven scholarship and research engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EOutstanding Undergraduate Academic Advisor \u2013 Faculty Advisor\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/haley-steele\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHaley Steele\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDirector of Communication, Undergraduate Degree Program in Neuroscience, College of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizes excellence in undergraduate advising through dedicated student support, clear communication, and program leadership within the neuroscience major.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EClass of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/jennifer-singh\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJennifer Singh\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAssociate Chair and Associate Professor, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of History and Sociology\u003C\/a\u003E, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonors leadership in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that bridges disciplinary boundaries and advances cross\u2011cutting scholarship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EClick to view other award recipients for\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/2026-georgia-tech-research-awards\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Einstitute research awards\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.ctl.gatech.edu\/2026\/03\/18\/instructors-who-inspire-celebrating-the-2025-cios-award-winners\/?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Celebrating%20CIOS%20Award%20Winners\u0026amp;utm_campaign=The%20Whistle%20-%20March%2030%2C%202026\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eexcellence in teaching awards\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/Outstanding%20Employees%20Honored%20at%20Annual%20Luncheon\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Efaculty and staff awards\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENewly Tenured or Promoted INNS Faculty Affiliates\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EPromoted to Professor\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1342\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPatrick T. McGrath\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, School of Biological Sciences, College of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EAwarded Tenure\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1157\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHannah Choi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/math.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Mathematics\u003C\/a\u003E, College of Sciences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1333\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher MacLellan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ic.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Computing\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1295\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeandro Miletto Tonetto\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Industrial Design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/design.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Design\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1314\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHongchen Wu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/modlangs.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Modern Languages\u003C\/a\u003E, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EClick to view all\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/honoring-faculty-promotions-spring-2026\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Enewly promoted faculty\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFaculty affiliated with the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society were honored this season for excellence in research impact, teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Faculty affiliated with the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society were honored this season for excellence in research impact, teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary engagement."}],"uid":"35575","created_gmt":"2026-05-05 19:22:14","changed_gmt":"2026-05-05 19:25:06","author":"adavidson38","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-05-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-05-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680182":{"id":"680182","type":"image","title":"55228150248_a69e61fde5_o.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPresented across multiple institutes, colleges, and campus programs, these honors celebrate faculty whose work advances discovery, education, and societal impact at Georgia Tech and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1778008958","gmt_created":"2026-05-05 19:22:38","changed":"1778008958","gmt_changed":"2026-05-05 19:22:38","alt":"Two people stand in front of a themed background smiling while one holds an award. 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