Congratulations to Cara Hamann and Dan McGehee, who were  honored at an April 28 ceremony with “Celebrating Excellence: Discovery and Innovation Awards” from the UI Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

The annual event recognizes faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars/fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students and mentors who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments to research in their field. Each of the winners received a commemorative gift and a cash award for themselves or their departments.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar Excellence Award
Cara Hamann (center), Postdoctoral Scholar, Injury Prevention Research Center, Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health
This award honors postdoctoral scholar/fellow research performance and scholarly activity that is recognized as highly original work and makes a significant contribution to the field.

Distinguished Research Professional Award
Daniel McGehee (second from right), Transportation and Vehicle Safety Policy Research Program Director, Public Policy Center; secondary faculty member in Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health
Recognizes a staff member who provides support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with a laboratory or research program.