Our own Dr. Ryan Newton was among 24 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employees recognized for their devotion to the 51ÁÔÆæ community. Chia Youyee Vang, vice chancellor for community empowerment and institutional inclusivity, emceed the event, while Chancellor Thomas Gibson presented the awards along with Kristian O’Connor, Andrew Daire and Robin Van Harpen.
Dr. Newton was the recipient of the 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Research/51ÁÔÆæ Foundation Research Award. Since joining 51ÁÔÆæ in 2015, he has secured $6.02 million in funding, published 37 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter, and mentored seven graduate students and postdocs. Newton serves on 25 master’s and PhD committees, is active in five scientific societies, and is an editor for an American Society of Microbiology journal.
Congratulations to Dr. Newton and everyone recognized at this year’s Employee Excellence Awards!