Awards and Accolades
Rieke, Donnerstein honored by the American Astronomical Society
Marcia Rieke, Regents Professor of Astronomy
Marcia Rieke, Regents Professor of astronomy, has been selected to receive the 2025 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship by the American Astronomical Society. The annual honor recognizes a lifetime of excellence and distinction in astronomical research.
The organization cited Rieke's "fundamental contributions to infrared astronomy in space and on the ground," specifically noting her work as the principal investigator leading the development of the James Webb Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera.
Rieke, who joined the university in 1976, has been invited to deliver a lecture at a future meeting of the society.
Richard Donnerstein, Professor Emeritus of Cardiology
Find more information on Rieke and the award in a story on the Steward Observatory and Department of Astronomy website.
The society also honored Richard Donnerstein, professor emeritus of cardiology, with its 2025 Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award, which honors an achievement in astronomical research made by someone not employed in the field of astronomy in a professional capacity. The organization cited his significant contributions to the detection of low-density, low-brightness galaxies through the Systematically Measuring Ultra-Diffuse Galaxies project.
The American Astronomical Society, which was founded in 1899, is an organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators and amateur astronomers with a mission of enhancing and sharing humanity's scientific understanding of the universe. The organization has about 8,200 members.
Judith Su, Craig M. Berge Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Judith Su elected fellow of SPIE
Judith Su, a Craig M. Berge Faculty Fellow and an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, has been elected a fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. The honor recognizes technical achievements and substantial service to the optics and photonics community and to the organization.
Su's research areas include imaging, microfabrication and optical instrument building for biological and medical applications. She also has led the development of a device designed to detect tiny substances without the need for external markers or dyes.
SPIE aims to advance light-based science and technology through the collaboration of engineers, scientists, students and business professionals.
Su and the other new fellows will be acknowledged throughout the year during an SPIE symposium of their choice.
Laura Carr and Teresa Rosano honored with Architectural Education Awards
Laura Carr, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture
Two faculty members in the School of Architecture have won Architectural Education Awards from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
Laura Carr, senior lecturer, won a 2025 Practice and Leadership Award, which recognizes excellence in architecture education in classroom, studio or community work settings. Carr was cited for her work as a founding member of the Native Peoples Design Coalition, which partners with tribal communities on sustainable and resilient built environment planning and design.
Teresa Rosano, Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Architecture
Teresa Rosano, assistant professor of practice, won a 2025 Distinguished Professor Award, which honors individuals who have had a positive, stimulating and nurturing influence on students. Rosano's focus areas include alternative building systems, architectural practice management and site planning.
In 2023, Rosano won the Margaret M. Briehl and Dennis T. Ray Five Star Faculty Award, which is the only universitywide award for faculty members that is determined by undergraduate students.
The ACSA is an international association of architecture schools educating future architects and designers. ACSA schools represent about 7,000 faculty members. The recipients will be honored during the organization's annual meeting in March.
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