The Cooduvalli S. Shashikant Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding service in support of the Huck mission that exemplifies the Huck commitment to excellence.
The award was created in 2020 to honor the contributions of Dr. Shashikant, Associate Professor of Molecular and Developmental Biology. A familiar face around the Huck and affectionately known to all as "Shashi," he dedicated the final years of his career to the betterment of the Huck's graduate students, grad programs, training grants, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Winners of the award are honored on a plaque in the main administrative office of the Huck Institutes.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Title(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cooduvalli Shashikant | Assistant Director for Graduate Training Initiatives Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Bioinformatics and Genomics Associate Professor of Molecular and Developmental Biology |
| 2021 | Michael Uchneat | Director of Facilities |
| 2024 | Emily Martell | Director of Administration |