Rose-Hulman faculty, staff lauded for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service
Daniel Chang, associate professor of electrical & computer engineering, received the dean's Outstanding Teacher Award, while Tim Grose, associate professor of China Studies, was presented with the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholar Award.
Dale Long, director of media relations and executive editor of Echoes, earned the President's Outstanding Service Award. Employed at Rose-Hulman for 37 years, he is retiring at the end of June.
The trio were recognized at this year's pre-commencement awards May 29 in Hatfield Hall and again Saturday during Rose-Hulman's 147th commencement.
Each award winner consistently has received accolades and appreciation from campus community members, and their respective presenters acknowledged their contributions in making Rose-Hulman "a remarkable place for the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an atmosphere of individual attention and support," according to the news release.
Chang, who teaches a range of courses from Introduction to Digital Systems to Advanced Computer Architecture, has been praised by students for his ability to clearly explain complex technical material through engaging storytelling, humor, and an inclusive classroom environment.
Known for his 'never off-topic' policy that encourages genuine curiosity, Chang structures his courses with intention, clarity, and enthusiasm. Students consistently describe his teaching style as 'incredibly enthusiastic,' 'genuine,' and 'fun,' often noting that his own passion for teaching helps them find joy in learning even the most challenging concepts.
Grose was recognized for his consistent and high-impact scholarship in the field of China Studies, with a particular focus on the Uyghur ethnic minority and issues of identity, policy, and repression within China.
His widely cited 2019 book, 'Negotiating Inseparability in China: The Xinjiang Class and the Dynamics of Uyghur Ethno-National Identity,' received the Central Eurasian Studies Society Book Prize in the Social Sciences. A second book, 'Settling Xinjiang: China's Colonial Project,' is currently under review by University of Washington Press.
For 37 years, Long has celebrated the people and progress of Rose-Hulman, documenting student triumphs, faculty achievements, and alumni legacies on campus and across the country.
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