Our philosophy. As a team, we are deeply passionate about educational outreach and teaching, as evidenced by our numerous awards for creative and innovative teaching methods. Our commitment to educational outreach while conducting cutting-edge research is crucial. By engaging with the general public, we demonstrate that taxpayers’ money is being put to excellent use, benefiting both civilian applications and national security. We believe that education and research go hand in hand, with each fueling the other to enable groundbreaking discoveries. Through our outreach efforts, we aim to inspire and educate, showcasing how our work advances science and engineering for the greater good.
Making Materials Science Slightly Less Mysterious
Educational Outreach
Impact through Outreach, Dedication, and Creativity
Success stories. As a team, including Prof. Tongay and our dedicated researcher students, we’re driven by a shared passion for educational outreach and higher learning. Our commitment is more than just a mission; it’s a belief that education should know no bounds, empowering every dream to take flight.
We’re constantly exploring innovative teaching methods to make this vision a reality. It’s truly heartening to see our efforts recognized through over 10 teaching awards, including the 5% Teaching Award, Engineering Level Top Educator Award, Undergraduate Student Teaching Award, and Graduate Student Teaching Awards.
These honors are not just symbols of achievement; they’re reminders of our unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of higher education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of learners everywhere.
List of teaching awards
Our team views research and education as deeply interconnected, each fueling the other. We are deeply committed to supporting our students both inside and outside the classroom. This dedication is reflected in our record of over 10 prestigious teaching awards.
2025 – The Lester E. Hendrickson Leadership & Teaching Award
2015-2025 (10 years in a row) – Top 5% Teaching Award
2019 – Fulton Schools of Engineering Teaching Award
2017 – Science and Education Heroes Award
Join Us in Shaping the Future
Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, educational outreach, or learning more about our innovations? Whether you’re a student, partner, or member of the public, we invite you to be part of our journey.