A top researcher in prosthetics, an expert in environmental health and public health challenges, a prominent neuroscientist and a distinguished leader in the field of chronic diseases in vulnerable populations have been selected as the 2023 cohort of Presidential Scholars. The associate professors will receive this designation for three years.

The Presidential Scholar award supports the work of exceptionally promising mid-career faculty in academic units across campus by providing $10,000 in funding each year for three years to the award winners. The funds — made possible by support from a private donor — may be used to support scholarly, teaching and outreach activities. Up to four new Presidential Scholar Awards are made each year.