The annual CLAS Faculty and Staff Awards recognizes work that advances research, supports student success and mentorship, strengthens operations, and makes an impact in communities across Connecticut. Congratulations to Noga Shemer for her Strategic Goal Award and Natalie Munro for her Faculty Mentoring Award. 

Noga Shemer, associate professor-in-residence of anthropology, was recognized for promoting holistic student success. She developed “dialogic pedagogy,” a teaching approach that uses structured conversations to engage students with complex topics such as identity, culture, and inequality.

Natalie Munro, professor of anthropology, was recognized for mentoring graduate students across all career stages. Her impact extends beyond her advisees through her establishment of funds to support graduate research and teaching within the department.

For more information check out the UConn Today article!