Zanno wins NC State outstanding mentor award
For immediate release ‐ April 07, 2022
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Lindsay Zanno (center) and colleague Ryan Tucker (center left) with current and former NCSU graduate students from left to right: Haviv Avrahami, Jens Kosch, Evan Jevnikar, Alison Moyer.
Museum Head of Paleontology Lindsay Zanno has received the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award in the Biological and Life Sciences category from NC State Graduate School. The award is designed to honor those outstanding mentors who are clearly devoted to the flourishing of their graduate students.
“Dr. Zanno’s groundbreaking research in paleosciences is providing her students with the scientific rigor required for their future pursuits while simultaneously setting new standards that require and reinforce safety and respect during challenging and life-changing field experiences,” wrote NC State Head of Biological Sciences Carolyn Mattingly in support of the nomination.
“She is integrating and providing the opportunities to conduct research transparently while challenging her students to educate and share their excitement with the public. Dr. Zanno is tireless in her commitment to educate and mentor the whole student through scientific and life experiences. I am so proud and grateful for her efforts and the opportunities she provides to our graduate students – she is beyond deserving of this award.”
In addition to her Museum role, Zanno is an Associate Research Professor of Biological Sciences at NC State. Zanno received her award Wednesday, April 6, at the 15th Annual NC State University Graduate Student Research Symposium.
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