january 27. 2003

BOISE STATE’S GARZA, HANNA RECEIVE TEACHING, RESEARCH AWARDS

María Alicia Garza, a Boise State professor of modern languages and literatures, and Charles Hanna, a Boise State physics professor, were recently named the recipients of the university’s 2002 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards.
       
Garza was honored for excellence in teaching and Hanna was honored for excellence in research. The awards were presented by Phillip Eastman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Garza was cited for her dedication and skill in the classroom, her dynamic teaching style, and her “high level of professionalism [that] serves as a catalyst to the creation of an environment in which all students can succeed,” according to the citation.

Hanna was honored for his “extraordinary success” in his scientific research, which focuses on quantum physics and nanoscience. Since coming to Boise State in 1996, Hanna has received a number of grants, including grants from the National Science Foundation and the Research Corporation.

Garza and Hanna each received an honorarium, and their names have been added to a perpetual plaque outside the dean’s office.
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Media contact:
Janelle Brown
communications and marketing
426-1790

Contacts:
Charles Hanna
Physics
426-4812

Alicia Garza
Modern Languages and Literatures
426-1049

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