NYC Gazette

Columbia News recently highlighted a variety of achievements from members of the Columbia community, spanning across different disciplines. From academia to research, the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students have been recognized through prestigious awards and fellowships.

Barry Bergdoll, Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History, was acknowledged for his academic excellence with a Humanities Faculty Award for Academic Excellence. Anne Bogart, professor in the Theatre Program at School of the Arts, is set to receive the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2024 Gordon Davidson Award.

In the field of Islamic Studies, Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities, was honored as the 2024 laureate of the King Faisal Prize. Meanwhile, Nina Cooke John, Ateya Khorakiwala, and Benjamin Taylor were awarded 2024 MacDowell Fellowships for their contributions in their respective fields.

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University also recognized recipients of the 2024 Data Science Institute Seed Funds, supporting innovative research collaborations across various disciplines. Larry F. Abbott, William Bloor Professor of Theoretical Neuroscience, was awarded The Brain Prize for his groundbreaking work in theoretical neuroscience.

Additionally, several faculty members were appointed as Columbia Technology Ventures Faculty Ambassadors, including Henry Colecraft, Christine Denny, David Ho, Azra Raza, Anil Rustgi, and Scott Small.

Further acknowledgments include awards received by individuals such as Pamela Smith, Laurence Marie, and Marcel Agüeros, among others, for their significant contributions to their respective fields.

Overall, these achievements underscore the diverse talents and impactful work being carried out by members of the Columbia community, further solidifying the institution's reputation for excellence in academia and research.