Alan Stone Awarded Charles R. O'Melia Distinguished Educator Award

Alan Stone was awarded the Charles O'Melia Distinguished Educator Award from the Association of Environmental Engineers and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP). The award recognizes the significant contributions of Professor O'Melia to environmental engineering education. It goes to an environmental engineering or science professor who has a record of excellent teaching in the classroom and through graduate student advising, significant research achievements that have contributed to environmental engineering knowledge, and an outstanding record of influence through mentoring of former students and colleagues.

"Receipt of the award has been an opportunity to reflect upon Charlie O'Melia's role as mentor and friend in my career.  He always encouraged us to put student needs first," says Stone.