William J. Brunken, PhD, Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Center for Vision Research, has been elected to serve on the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology's Research Director's Council for five years.
Dr. William J. Brunken was named the Vice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology.
In the field of research, many times the research process goes on for years without any major accomplishments. It is at times like this, that awards can be the boost the researchers' morale and inspire them to continue striving to do their best.
Awards are important for several reasons. First, an award helps to validate what a person is doing and why what they do is important. It is a basic need to want to be recognized for one’s own accomplishments. Second, when one person wins an award, often times others are inspired to strive to do their best so that they too can be recognized. Awards also help to set standards that colleagues and peers can strive to match and even exceed. Sometimes, awards can even change how other people think about the awardee.
Person(s)
Award
Year
Peter D. Calvert, Ph.D.
President’s Award for Excellence in Basic Research by a Young Investigator
2013
Barry E. Knox, Ph.D.
Jacobsen Scholar Award
2009
Robert B. Barlow, Ph.D.
ARVO Gold Fellow
2009
Barry E. Knox, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
2008
Eduardo C.Solessio, Ph.D.
2nd place Syracuse Panasci Business Plan Competition
2008
Peter D. Calvert, Ph.D.
Rising Star Award by the Research Foundation of the State University of New York
2008
Robert B. Barlow, Ph.D.
ARVO Distinguished Service Award
2008
Michael E. Zuber, Ph.D.
President’s Award for Excellence in Basic Research by a Young Investigator
2007
Robert B. Barlow, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
2007
Barry E. Knox, Ph.D.
President’s Award for Excellence and Leadership in Research
2006
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