Henry Cohn, Barbara Imperiali, and Ronald T. Raines were recognized for excellence in teaching.

The MIT School of Science has announced the winners of its 2024 Teaching Prizes for Graduate and Undergraduate Education. The prizes are awarded to School of Science faculty members who demonstrate exceptional instruction. Winners are chosen from nominations by their students or colleagues.

Henry Cohn, adjunct professor in the Department of Mathematics, was awarded a prize for his dedication to teaching several classes, specifically 18.510 (Introduction to Mathematics Logic and Set Theory) and 18.701 (Algebra). Nominators highlighted Cohn’s engaging instruction and his ability to make a difficult class rewarding and fun.

Barbara Imperiali, Class of 1922 Professor of Biology and Chemistry, and Ronald Raines, Roger and Georges Firmenich Professor of Natural Products Chemistry, were awarded each awarded a prize for co-teaching 5.08/7.08 (Fundamentals of Chemical Biology). Nominators noted their infectious enthusiasm for the material, success in preparing students for further study, and synergy in the classroom.

The School of Science welcomes nominations for the teaching prize at the end of each semester.