Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson, a professor and public service associate, was elected to the Slippery Rock University Sports Hall of Fame for his contributions to baseball while he was an undergraduate. He started all four years at shortstop, batting over .300 and was captain of the team both his junior and senior years, with the final year’s team having the best won-lost record in the university’s history.  The induction ceremony will be held Oct. 7 in Pennsylvania.

Thomas R. Koballa Jr., professor of mathematics and science education, has received the 2006 Outstanding Mentor Award from the Association of Science Teacher Education.

Koballa was recognized by the national group for his significant contribution to the professional development of science teachers, most notably mentoring them. The ASTE recognizes only one individual each year for the honor. Koballa’s award includes $1,000 from an ASTE sponsor (Wards Natural Science), a plaque and a tribute in the awards issue of the Journal of Science Teacher Education.

Founded in 1993, the ASTE promotes leadership and support for those involved in the professional development of teachers of science. It distributes three annual awards to recognize the personal achievements and contributions of its members in different categories.

Tom Landrum

Tom Landrum, executive assistant to UGA President Michael F. Adams, has been selected to serve on the Georgia Humanities Council’s board of directors, effective January 2006. A prominent group of civic, business and academic leaders, the board of directors serves as the governing body for the council.

Landrum is one of seven new board members selected from around the state to serve on the governing board for the GHC. Each member will serve a three-year term and may be nominated to serve a second term.

The Georgia Humanities Council serves the state of Georgia through its projects and grant programs. An independent non-profit organization, the council receives funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the state of Georgia, foundations, corporations and individuals. The council supports educational activities that help Georgians learn about their heritage and stories, thus preparing the state’s citizenry to make decisions for the future.

Margaret Olsen, an education specialist at UGA’s Southeast Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence, received the Eugene Odum Lifetime Service Award at the 18th annual conference of the Environmental Education Alliance. Presented last month, the award recognizes Olsen for her work developing curriculum and bringing environmental education into her own classroom.