Lara Pudwell to Receive Distinguished Teaching Award

Lara Pudwell Ph.D., professor of mathematics and statistics, will be honored on Friday, April 5, 2024 at a Mathematical Association of America (MAA) event in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Section Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of Section members who have been identified as extraordinary teachers in the mathematical sciences and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown to have had influence beyond their own institutions.

“The most effective aspect of her teaching is the way she
presented the information,” said one student. “She never made the information seem difficult, and always motivated all of us to do our best. The positive affirmations before all the exams honestly brightens my entire week. It shows us how much she cares about our growth.”

Professor Pudwell has taught for 15 years, during which she has also been a recipient of the MAA’s Trevor Evans Award and Valpo’s 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for her efforts in supporting undergraduate research.

Congratulations Professor Pudwell!