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| Vol. 18, No. 29 | April 29, 1999 |
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| Vol. 18, No. 29 | April 29, 1999 |
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Excellence in teaching and innovative course work are two of the reasons why Andrew L. Zydney, chemical engineering, of Newark was selected to receive the 1999 Distinguished Teaching award from the Middle Atlantic Section of the American Society for Engineering Education.
He was recognized for his outstanding teaching, the development of comprehensive, open-ended problems in courses and for his concern for students. His direction of undergraduate research has produced an impressive group of medical doctors, scientists and engineers. He also has been active in service work for the advancement of education and in implementing important curriculum changes in his department.
"His eagerness to share his skill with others and his leadership made him a prime candidate for the honor," Nelson Macken, chairperson of the awards committee, said. "A master teacher eager to share his craft with others, Zydney has made a genuine difference in teaching."
Zydney received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Yale University in 1980 and his doctorate in the same field from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1985. He was a research assistant at Yale and a graduate fellow and research assistant at MIT. He also has been a visiting professor at the University of Colorado.
-- Laura Overturf
