Honors & Awards

  • Carlos O. Miller Professor of Biochemistry (WARF Named Professorship) – 2018
  • Hilldale Professorship – 2013
  • American Association fo the Advancement of Science Fellow – 2011
  • Elected Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists – 2009
  • Hildale Professorship – 2008
  • Spitzer Excellence in Teaching Award, CALS – 2008
  • Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, UW-Madison – 2008
  • U.S. National Academy of Sciences – 2006
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute Teaching Professor – 2006
  • Kellett Award – 2005
  • Hilldale Award in the Biological Sciences – 2005
  • Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, UW-Madison – 2003
  • Industrial & Economic Development Program Award, CALS, UW-Madison – 2000-2001
  • Vilas Associates Award, Division of Biological Sciences, UW-Madison – 1999-2001
  • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award – 1999
  • Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, UW-Madison – 1998
  • Industrial and Economic Development Program Award, University-Industry Relations, UW-Madison – 1998-1999
  • Presidential Young Investigator Award, National Science Foundation – 1989-1994
  • McKnight Foundation Individual Research Award in Plant Biology – 1986
  • Shaw Scientist, Greater Milwaukee Foundation – 1986-1991