Annual Awards


2024 Awards

Outstanding Mentorship

Aimee Bernard (Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology & Microbiology)

An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.

Outstanding Community Service

Abi Mumme-Monheit (Student, Cell Biology, Stem Cells, Development Program)

An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication. 

Outstanding Ally

Richard Benninger (Professor, Director-Faculty Bioengineering)

An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.



2023 Awards

Outstanding Mentorship

Dr. Benjamin Bitler (Associate Professor, Div. of Reproductive Sciences)

Honorable Mention: Isabel Schmidt (Dental Student)

An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.

Outstanding Community Service

Dr. Aimee Bernard (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Immunology and Microbiology)

An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication. 

Outstanding Ally

Dr. Melanie Joy (Professor & Director of Pharmaceutical Science Innovation and Commercialization, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.

2023 Symposium & Awards Photos


2022 Awards

Outstanding Mentorship

Dr. Nidia Quillinan (Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology)

An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.

Outstanding Community Service

Kayla Sompel (Professional Research Assistant, Dept. of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care)

An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication. 

Outstanding Ally

Lauren Heery (MD Student)

An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.

2022 Symposium & Awards Photos


2021 Awards

Outstanding Mentorship

Dr. Jill Kaar (Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Endocrinology)

An outstanding person that has shown leadership and support for trainees through mentorship.

Outstanding Community Service

Dr. Roman Ayele (Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health Systems, Management & Policy)

An outstanding person who has contributed to the STEM community through community service, public outreach, and/or science communication. 

Outstanding Ally

Alisha Prince (Dental Student)

An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.


2020 Awards

Outstanding Inclusivity

Oluwatosin Adebiyi (MD Student)

An outstanding person who promotes inclusion and diversity in their community by proactive behavior.

Outstanding Early Career

Dr. Marino Felisbino (Postdoctoral Fellow, Div. of Cardiology)

A trainee, student, resident, postdoc, etc. that significantly contributes to the STEM community by promoting diversity and inclusivity.

Outstanding Leadership

Dr. Elena Hsieh (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Immunology & Microbiology, Pediatrics)

An outstanding person who has shown leadership, support, and mentorship and has created an inclusive environment for female trainees and educators in STEM.


2019 Awards

Outstanding WiSTEM Researcher

Dr. Bridget Graney (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care)

Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM researcher for research achievements, teamwork, and dedication to supporting their colleague's research.

Outstanding WiSTEM Professor

Dr. Jennifer Kiser (Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM faculty member for excellence in STEM instruction and track record for providing research opportunities for trainees.

Outstanding WiSTEM Mentor

Dr. Linda van Dyk (Professor and Vice Chair, Dept. of Immunology & Microbiology)

An outstanding Women in STEM trainee or faculty member excellent in mentorship and dedicated to supporting colleagues both professionally and personally.

Outstanding WiSTEM Administrator

Teresa Bauer-Sogi (Academic Services Manager, Graduate School)

An outstanding administrator or staff member whose stellar efforts and dedication to excellence have shone in support of a STEM department.

Outstanding WiSTEM Ally

Dr. Neel Mukherjee (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics)

A trainee, faculty, or staff member who demonstrated outstanding excellence in allyship with Women in STEM and dedication to supporting their colleagues both professionally and personally.

Outstanding WiSTEM Community Service

Erin Leister Chaussee (PhD Student, Dept. of Biostatistics and Informatics)

Recognizes an outstanding Women in STEM trainee or faculty member for excellence in leading community service efforts representing CU Anschutz.

2019 Spring Symposium Photos

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