Mentoring Award Program Mission

WITH THESE INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITIONS, WE HONOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES COMMUNITY, WHO, THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING AND ADVISING, HAVE GUIDED AND NURTURED STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES, THEREBY SUSTAINING OUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE AND ENSURING FUTURE LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP AND SUCCESS.

Vision

In celebrating excellence in mentoring and advising, we honor those exemplary professionals who have significantly and consistently supported the personal and professional development of their students and colleagues. They have enduringly engaged minds, elevated spirits and stimulated best efforts.

Those recognized have contributed diversely to our engineering and applied sciences community – serving as engineering educators or as professionals in industry, government or service organizations. They have ensured appropriate training within the profession; advised on thesis, proposal or project developments; assisted learners of all types to engage intellectually as individuals, and promoted progress in original work; provided guidance toward graduation or other advancement; helped resolve conflicts; and counseled on career opportunities. They have served as effective advocates and guides in both professional and administrative matters.

These exemplary mentors and advisors have shown true concern for the individual. They have been trusted counselors – providing an open mind, a compassionate ear, an enthusiastic smile, and, when needed, constructive criticism. They have created an effective environment for developing talents – helping others to see hidden possibilities, learn new ways of thinking about themselves, and open doors unseen without guidance. They have helped those less experienced develop into colleagues and colleagues into better professionals.

As true champions, they have created or enhanced institutional programs through their vision and passion for mentoring and advising, thereby demonstrating a lasting commitment to the personal development that is critical for professional and institutional success. They have earned respect and recognition for their contributions to their profession and to the greater community.

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Top Row: (L) Award program medallion, obverse. (C) Dr. Lester Su receiving congratulations from Marion McDonald at Johns Hopkins ceremony in 2007 as Dean Nick Jones applauds. (R) MIT Dean Tom Magnanti and Capers McDonald host 2006 honoree Prof. Bob Cohen in Boston.

Sidebar: (1) Duke Associate Dean Linda Franzoni being congratulated by Capers McDonald in 2006, while the program's first honoree, Dr. Mike Gustafson, adds his approval. (2) Initial Tau Beta Pi honoree, Dr. Carter Kerk, receives his medal from Marion McDonald during the association's 2006 national conference in Colorado. (3) 2007 Duke honoree Prof. George Truskey, Chair of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department, with 1974 BME graduate Capers McDonald. (4) Marion McDonald with first Johns Hopkins honoree, Dr. Todd Hufnagel, in May 2005.

This Web site and all images it contains are being used for limited and noncommercial purposes, principally teaching and personal mentorship. McDonald Mentoring Award medallion art © 2005 Capers W. McDonald.

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