Kathryn Johnston, Professor of Astronomy, was awarded the 2024 Lenfest Distinguished Faculty award for her impactful research on the dynamic interactions of stars in and around our galaxy and the field of galactic archaeology, her efforts to create new joint research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and new pathways into STEM for underrepresented students, and her leadership in redesigning the graduate Astronomy curriculum.
Established in 2005 through a gift from Columbia University Trustee Gerry Lenfest, the Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes the excellence of faculty as teachers, scholars, and mentors within and outside the classroom, with particular focus on teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty are nominated by their peers, with finalists determined by the Executive Committee of the Arts and Sciences. In addition to professional recognition, the award carries with it a significant stipend over a period of three years.
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