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Faculty Research Award

Supporting Leaders in STEM

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Two Sigma is proud to offer an annual award to recognize tenured and tenure-track faculty at US colleges and universities who have made an outstanding impact in STEM research, teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity within STEM across US higher education institutions.

Program Details

Evaluation Process

In selecting a recipient, Two Sigma evaluates the impact of professors’ achievements in the following areas:

  • Research or creative work

    Advancement of new knowledge that improves access and opportunity, strengthens understanding of diversity and inclusion, and/or has the potential to improve the quality of life among underrepresented groups in the nominee’s field of study.

  • Teaching or mentoring

    • Development and implementation of effective graduate or undergraduate instruction or advising strategies that meaningfully advance the education of students from underrepresented groups.
    • Mentoring undergraduate or graduate students who are members of groups that are underrepresented in their field and/or whose background and experiences contribute to campus diversity.

Timeline

Evaluations Begin

A panel of Two Sigma colleagues reviews a list of professors who have made an outstanding impact in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity within STEM.

Winner Notified

The winner of the award is notified of their selection.

Winner Announced

The news of the award is shared on the Two Sigma website and social platforms.

Fireside Chat

The award recipient has the opportunity to participate in a Fireside Chat at Two Sigma headquarters in New York City to highlight their work and connect with Two Sigma colleagues.

Faculty Research Award Winners