Professor Srin Manne wins College of Science Distinguished Career Teaching Award

Congratulations to Professor Srin Manne, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 College of Science Distinguished Career Teaching Award in recognition of his excellence in teaching and mentoring as well as his remarkable contributions to the development of new undergraduate programs in the Department of Physics both locally and abroad.

 

Professor Manne is celebrated as an exceptional instructor whose engaging and student-centered teaching style has consistently earned the highest course evaluations and praise from students. He has led the creation of Phys 200: The Science of Good Cooking, the department’s first successful General Education course, and he also directed the Pima REU program for a decade, placing around 120 transfer students in research labs across multiple scientific disciplines.

 

Beyond teaching, Professor Manne is a compassionate mentor who supports students in both academic and career decisions. He is also deeply engaged in student life, serving as faculty advisor for the Physics Club, where he not only organizes activities and provides guidance but also contributes financially to support its growth and popularity.

His leadership in outreach spanned two decades through the PHYS496A course and programs at the Flandrau Science Center, which combines student training with K-12 educational engagement.

 

Professor Manne played a crucial role in establishing the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics in 2018.  This program has grown steadily in student interest and outcomes, and it directly paved the way for an important collaboration with the Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China.

 

As director of the HEBUT micro-campus program, Professor Manne has overseen nearly every aspect of its operation, from curriculum planning and student advising to managing collaborations with other UA departments and liaising with HEBUT faculty and administrators. He has also been central to the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of global faculty teaching in China. His commitment, organizational skill, and collaborative spirit proved critical to the program’s continued success.