Congratulations to the 2025 SEBS/NJAES Excellence Award Recipients!

Edith Zhao2025, Affiliate News

Photos of each of the 8 RCEI affiliates who have received a SEBS/NJAES Excellence Award.
Top Row (left to right): Mary Nucci, Janice McDonnell, Hugh Roarty, and Steven Decker; Bottom Row (left to right): Travis Miles, Ben Lintner, Pamela McElwee, and Eric Lam

Congratulations to the eight RCEI affiliates receiving a 2025 SEBS/NJAES Excellence Award!

  • Eric Lam: Sustained Research Excellence Award
  • Travis Miles: International Excellence Award – Early Career
  • Pamela McElwee: International Excellence Award – Sustained Career
  • Ben Lintner, Hugh Roarty, Janice McDonnell, Mary Nucci, and Steven Decker: Team Excellence Award; GEAR UP at SEBS: A STEM Collaborative

Each recipient exemplifies the spirit of excellence, collaboration, and dedication that defines the SEBS/NJAES community.

See the full list of awardees here.

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