UMBC’s Steven Caruso Honored For Leading Authentic Undergrad Research In The Classroom | Synapse
January 25, 2026Open Access
UMBC’s Steven Caruso Honored For Leading Authentic Undergrad Research In The Classroom
Key Points
The aim is to acknowledge contributions to undergraduate research in education.
Submission of qualifications for the Outstanding Instructor Award
Evaluation by the Microbiology Resource Announcements
Recognition of contributions to genuine research experiences in the classroom
Steven Caruso received honorable mention for the inaugural Outstanding Instructor Award
His efforts in fostering authentic undergraduate research are recognized
The award emphasizes the value of innovative teaching practices in microbiology education
Abstract
Steven Caruso received an honorable mention for the inaugural Outstanding Instructor Award from Microbiology Resource Announcements. Steven Caruso ’94, Ph.D.