Faculty Awards
By recognizing the achievements of our distinguished faculty in areas of professional achievement, service, and teaching, we celebrate the climate of excellence that we create together.
Millie Ablin Excellence in Teaching Award
The Millie Ablin Excellence in Teaching Award was established to recognize excellence in teaching. Each year, one distinguished faculty member at CSUB is honored for the contributions made to their students, to their academic disciplines, and to their campus communities.
Rebecca Larson, Professor of Mathematics
Becky is honored to have had her efforts in teaching recognized through being selected by the CSU Bakersfield campus as the Millie Ablin Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.
Quote: "Mathematics is not a spectator sport; to learn mathematics one must do mathematics." I enjoy doing mathematics with my students and sharing their excitement when they solve challenging problems. - Dr. Rebecca Larson, Professor of Mathematics
![Rebecca Larson](/senate/_images/rebecca_larson.jpg)
Faculty Leadership and Service Award
The Faculty Leadership and Service Award was established to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to the principle and practice of shared governance and service to the community. Faculty leadership is critical to providing an educational experience of high quality and to the overall mission of CSUB.
David Gove, Professor of Mathematics
David Gove is honored to be the 2022-2023 Faculty Service Award winner.
Quote: "The more you do, the more you find that there is more that you can do." - Dr. David Gove, Professor of Mathematics
![David Gove](/senate/_images/david_gove.jpg)
Faculty Scholarship and Creativity Award
The Faculty Scholarship and Creativity Award was established to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to the principle and practice of research and creative activity. Faculty research and creative activity are critical to providing an educational experience of high quality and to the overall mission of CSUB.
Promising New Faculty Award
The Promising New Faculty Award was established to recognize exemplary achievements in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activities, and/or service among all full-time, tenure-track faculty.
Liaosha Song, Assistant Professor of Geology
Quote: "Driven by the pursuit of excellence, I find my passion for research in energy geosciences, while inspiring my students through dedicated teaching and mentorship." - Dr. Liaosha Song, Assistant Professor of Geology
![Liaosha Song](/senate/_images/liaosha_song.jpg)
Outstanding Lecturer Award
The Outstanding Lecturer Award honors a full-time lecturer for excellence in teaching effectiveness and service the CSUB campus community.
Mendy McMasters, Lecturer of Theatre
Quote: "There is no better way to understand what it means to be human than to be an actor and study the beauty and complexity of human nature from the inside." - Ms. Mendy McMasters, Lecturer of Theatre
![Mendy McMasters](/senate/_images/mendy_mcmasters.jpg)