Life, recognize their significant leadership and service in a variety of capacities. The recipient will have exhibited

exceptional commitment to supporting the needs and interests of our BUSPH community and emerged as leaders

MPH ’88, who was Professor of Health Services and served BUSPH as the Associate Dean of Students and Acting

Associate Dean of Public Health Practice. She recognized the critical role that public health practitioners play in

fulfilling the mission of our school and in furthering the health of the public. The Douglas Award honors a person

whose primary role is as a public health practitioner in the community. The recipient has contributed to the

BUSPH community in one or more of the following categories:

• Shows dedication to training BUSPH students by establishing meaningful practicum projects and providing

excellence in practicum supervisory support

Child Health (MCH) and Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB). The CHS Rising Star Award will be presented to two

students, one in each concentration, who exemplify academic excellence through maintaining a commitment to

public health. Eligible candidates must be in their last semester of a MPH or DrPH program. Each recipient will be

selected by members of the CHS Education Committee and will receive $500 towards their attendance and

presentation at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting.

Social Justice in Community Health to a student concentrating in Maternal and Child Health or Social and

inequities. This award honors the legacy of Robert Restuccia, who dedicated his professional life to ensuring

equitable access to health care, and cultivating authentic community collaboration and leadership. Rob founded

the advocacy organization Health Care for All in Massachusetts, and was a long-time Executive Director of the

national organization Community Catalyst, impacting both state and national policies through consumer-driven

Students may be nominated by themselves, peers, or Community Health Sciences staff or faculty. Recipients will

be selected by CHS Department faculty.

*Good Academic Standing includes all of the criteria for being eligible for graduation, including maintaining a GPA

of at least 3.0, completing all core courses with at least a B-, completing a practicum and passing the functional

certificate ILE

issues in health policy and health services research. This award recognizes a student paper that best embodies

those values. Eligible papers will be submitted or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed health services

BUSPH or a student who graduated in the previous year.

access to care for women soldiers, as well significant sexual violence in the military. Katherine was a woman of

courage and conviction and felt it her personal responsibility to speak on behalf of these women who had years

before served their country. This prize was established to honor Katherine Skinner and her many

accomplishments, to support her love of education, to promote her passion to improve lives through scientific

research, and to recognize her special interest in improving women’s health and health care. It is awarded

annually to a student at Boston University School of Public Health who has shown dedication to the study of

women’s health issues.

and Management, who exemplify the late Professor Meyers’ commitments to academic excellence, to careful

performance or dedication to research with a preference for students who have demonstrated a desire to make a

meaningful contribution to the field of environmental and occupational health.

each academic year. It is given to a student concentrating in this area for exemplary academic performance in

epidemiology. Dr. Colton, who is the founding Chairman of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, has

dedicated much of his career to the education of future epidemiologists. The yearly award has been established

for an exceptional MPH student who, we believe, will go on to make a notable contribution to the field.

courses. The Center for Health Law, Ethics and Human Rights selects the award recipient annually.

leadership potential; academic achievement; outstanding practicum or community service; and active

participation in courses and activities as an SPH student. The award is sponsored by John Snow Inc. to support

BUSPH and acknowledge an outstanding student's achievement and potential to contribute to international public

the School. Since 1999, this monetary prize is given to an MPH student whose performance was excellent in the

Biostatistics concentration. This prize is an expression of our gratitude to Herb Kayne, PhD, for his commitment to

Biostatistics confers this award annually to a graduating Biostatistics Masters’ student who has exceeded

expectations in their research activities. The recipient of this award has demonstrated outstanding performance

and dedication to research in the field of biostatistics. This annual award includes a monetary prize.

Biostatistics confers this award annually to a graduating PhD student in Biostatistics who has completed an

outstanding applied research paper. The winner of this award has written a high-quality paper that has either

been submitted or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal. This annual award includes a

Honor Society on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.

experience for SPH students. This award recognizes an instructor who demonstrates excellence in teaching in

PH717, PH718, PH719 or PH720, stimulates interest in the material, motivates students, and promotes student

experience for SPH students. This award recognizes an instructor who encourages active learning and creativity,

connects with students in meaningful ways, and motivates students to engage in the educational process.