Celebrating faculty and student researchers at USU
USU's 2024 Research Awardees
D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award
This Award honors faculty that have exceptional research careers and have produced a significant portion of their work while at Utah State University.
Faculty Researcher of the Year Award
The winner of this award is selected from a pool of College Researchers of the Year that are chosen annually by each of the eight academic colleges.
Peak Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award
Inaugurated to recognize outstanding faculty who mentor undergraduate researchers, these awardees are characterized as counselors and guides who encourage, instruct, and advocate.
Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year Award
Each USU college selects graduate researchers, who are then considered for this award at the annual Robins Awards held in the spring.
Master's Student Researcher of the Year Award
These Master's student researchers are selected by their respective colleges, then considered for this award at the annual Robins Awards held in the spring.
Peak Prize: Undergraduate Researcher of the Year Award
In addition to being an excellent student, a notable undergraduate researcher is one who has consistently engaged in independent inquiry, through classes, student employment, and independent research projects.