The
GSO,
“in
collaboration
with
the
Graduate
Student
Association,
established
this
Award
to
recognize
exemplary
faculty
members
who
have
demonstrated
excellence
in
graduate
student
supervision",
Heidi
Mussar
of
the
grad
studies
office
writes.
The
grad
office
also
released
citations
for
the
three
award
winners,
based
on
the
information
provided
by
those
who
nominated
them:
Professor
Paul
Parker
"has
successfully
launched
or
participated
in
a
number
of
research
groups
and
networks,
such
as
the
Residential
Energy
Efficiency
Project
(REEP),
and
he
actively
engages
his
students
in
all
aspects
of
these
projects."
The
nominator
noted
the
many
letters
of
support
accompanying
the
nomination
demonstrating
that
he
is
"deeply
appreciated
as
a
graduate
supervisor
by
students
and
colleagues
alike."
Many
students
"spoke
about
Paul's
sensitive
and
dedicated
interactions,
the
time
and
attention
that
he
devotes
to
individual
and
group
meetings,
and
of
his
timely
review
of
written
material.
Students
clearly
felt
that
they
were
being
treated
as
individuals
when
interacting
with
Paul,
and
colleagues
recognized
that
he
takes
the
time
to
get
to
know
each
student's
strengths
and
weaknesses
before
deciding
what
supervisory
approach
is
best."
Paul
Parker
will
receive
his
award
at
the
Spring
2013
convocation
ceremonies.
Based
on
an
article
in
the
UW
Daily
Bulletin.