W.M. KECK MENTORSHIP AWARD WINNERS 2025
The Office of Academic Affairs has established three mentorship awards through support from the W.M. Keck Foundation. These mentorship Awards have been established to recognize extraordinary mentorship activities that go above and beyond regular advising, for example by developing new mentoring initiatives, assisting those that face significant challenges or are vulnerable, or creating new pathways for growth and empowerment. The recipients receive a monetary award of $1,500 for mentoring or advising activities.
Mentoring Undergraduate Students
Terry Lowe, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Dr. Terry Lowe exemplifies the best practices in mentoring undergraduates at Mines by engaging diverse teams of students from multiple departments in research. He utilizes evidence-based mentoring strategies and prepares students from a range of backgrounds to succeed in interdisciplinary environments, both in industry and academia. His ability to connect with students, support their potential, and provide opportunities for growth is remarkable, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to amplify their success.
Mentoring Graduate Students
Annalise Maughan, Chemistry
Dr. Annalise Maughan has established herself as an extraordinary mentor and advocate for graduate students in her research group and across the Mines. Dr. Maughan’s mentorship emphasizes an individualized and holistic approach that builds upon the unique strengths of her mentees, encompassing technical rigor, excellence in scientific communication, and broader impact to the community. Beyond her research group, Dr. Maughan has established several efforts focused on graduate student success, including a Graduate Fellowship Workshop and a Mines-NREL graduate mentorship plan.
Mentoring Faculty/Staff
Kristoph Kinzli, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Kristoph Kinzli is an extraordinary mentor for faculty in promoting their professional development. His numerous efforts include one-one-one faculty mentorship to hone their teaching skills, developing and leading teaching workshops in his department, providing classroom observations and feedback, and invaluable support of the promotion process. Dr. Kinzli provides mentorship and expertise to future faculty and continual support of mentees at many stages of their professional careers. His passion for faculty development and infectious enthusiasm for teaching has inspired faculty at Mines and beyond.
