The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago has recognized Joanna Wang with an Honorable Mention in the 2024–2025 PME Outstanding Teaching Awards. The distinction highlights her exceptional dedication to teaching, mentorship, and support of PME’s academic mission.
According to Senior Instructional Professor and Master of Engineering Program Director Terry D. Johnson, both faculty and students took notice of Joanna’s commitment in the classroom. “Your efforts were noticed and appreciated by faculty and students alike,” Johnson wrote in the announcement. “It is one of my most pleasant duties to recognize that appreciation.”
Awardees were acknowledged during PME’s Holiday Party, where the community gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of teaching staff across the program.
The honor reflects her hard work, attention to student experience, and dedication to supporting the university’s teaching mission. Her recognition serves as an inspiring example of the impact that thoughtful, student-centered teaching can have within the academic community.
Congratulations, Joanna!