New award recognizes Brown University researchers

PROVIDENCE – The inaugural Brown Research Achievement Awards were presented to six Brown University professors by the school’s Office of the Vice President for Research, according to a mid-April release.

“The pursuit of knowledge through research has led to many exceptional accomplishments at Brown,” said David A. Savitz, vice president for research, in a statement. “Research enhances all aspects of the University, including undergraduate and graduate education, and enriches society in many ways.”

Professors honored with the inaugural awards include:

  • Maurice Herlihy, professor of computer science, received the Research Innovation Award;
  • Vincent Mor, professor of health services, policy and practice, and Constantine Dafermos, professor of applied mathematics, received the Distinguished Research Achievement Award;
  • Susan Moffitt, associate professor of political science and international and public affairs; Joseph Braun, assistant professor of epidemiology; and Tim Kraska, assistant professor of computer science, received Early Career Research Achievement Awards.

Each recipient received a $5,000 research stipend. Brown’s OVPR plans to continue presenting the awards on an annual basis.

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Emily Gowdey-Backus is a PBN staff writer. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey.