Advising Excellence Award
University
Duke Academic Advising
· August 2017
The award is based on feedback from undergraduate advisees. Their words included:
“Coming into Duke as a total social science/humanities kid, I was worried about having a Math professor as my advisor. However, from our first meeting during orientation week, Rann has been incredibly supportive and encouraging of my passions. His excitement over what I am studying, working, and doing extra-curricularly is infectious and reinforcing, especially as I meander off the beaten pre-professional path.”
“He has been extremely open, supportive, and understanding of my changing academic paths and has encouraged me to explore different careers/majors, and has lent his time/support/efforts outside of meetings. Exceptional!”
“Rann has been fundamental in my Duke experience. He genuinely cares about my college experience and has encouraged me to think outside my traditional views of education by taking other classes outside my major and requirements.”
L. P. and Barbara Smith Award for Teaching Excellence
Department
Duke University Mathematics Department
· September 2008
