Corwin,
Martin, Richgels named
2005 Presidential Research Professors
   NIU
faculty members James Corwin in psychology, Stephen
Martin in physics and Donald Richgels
in literacy education have been awarded 2005 Presidential Research
Professorships, the university’s top recognition for outstanding
research.
“We are fortunate
to have all three of them here on our faculty,” says Rathindra Bose,
NIU vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School.
“They not only contribute to enhance NIU’s academic reputation but
also contribute significant new knowledge in their fields.”
The Presidential
Research Professorships have been awarded annually since 1982. For
the first time, the selection process this year sought input from
sources outside of NIU.
“Once we had
whittled down the number of nominees, we sent information to unbiased,
outside reviewers who are well recognized as leaders in their respective
fields,” Bose says. “They had outstanding things to say about this
year’s crop of award winners.”
Presidential
Research Professors receive special financial support of their research
for four years, after which they carry the title of Distinguished
Research Professor.
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