Elena Kramer and Martin Nowak receive Fannie Cox Prize
Elena Kramer, chair of the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and the Bussey Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, and Martin Nowak, professor of mathematics and biology and director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, have been named the 2016 recipients of the Fannie Cox Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching. Made possible by a generous gift from Gardner Hendrie ’54 and consisting of a $10,000 personal award and $40,000 in unrestricted support for teaching and research, the Fannie Cox Prize recognizes exceptional teaching in introductory science courses. A committee comprised of faculty members from across the sciences, including previous awardees, recommends recipients based on their ability to inspire students, instill in them a passion for science, and effectively communicate complex ideas. The winners are selected by Jeremy Bloxham, dean of science and professor of geophysics and computational science. “Elena Kramer and Martin Nowak inspire their students with their enthusiasm and...