![Dr. Chris Shank’s service to the University and its students has made an impact through his involvement with the Semester by the Sea Program, UT Reading Round-up and Campus Conversations on Undergraduate Experience (to name a few). b2ap3_thumbnail_Christopher_Shank.jpg](/images/easyblog_images/1402/b2ap3_thumbnail_Christopher_Shank.jpg)
Dr. Chris Shank received the 2015 College of Natural Sciences Teaching Excellence Award for his steadfast dedication to our students' education and welfare. He is also the recipient of one of fourteen faculty selected for the Provost Teaching Fellowship which includes a $25,000 grant to pursue specific projects to improve teaching and learning in their departments, schools or colleges. Congratulations, Chris!