Alisa Clyne Recognized for Teaching Excellence, Faculty Service

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland recognized Fischell Department of Bioengineering Professor and Fischell Fellow Alisa Clyne as the 2025 recipient of both the Poole & Kent Teaching Award for Senior Faculty and the Faculty Service Award at its annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration. Together, these awards acknowledge Clyne’s impact as an educator and leader in the UMD community.

The Poole & Kent Teaching Award is given to a senior faculty member that exemplifies excellence in teaching through innovative teaching methods and classroom materials, positive student course evaluations, and their ability to motivate students to learn.

Clyne is renowned for her ability to simplify complex bioengineering principles, her consistent use of innovative pedagogical strategies, and her dedication to student success both in and out of the classroom. In reviews of her courses, students praise Clyne for her clarity, compassion, and ability to both inspire confidence and foster professional growth.

The Faculty Service Award is given to a Clark School faculty member whose service to their department, the Clark School, and the university is outstanding.

In addition to her achievements in teaching, Clyne has led numerous initiatives, including founding both the Graduate Leaders in Engineering Advising and Mentoring (GLEAM) and Recognizing Excellence in Bioengineering Academic Research (REBAR) programs, as well as for creating paid bioengineering research opportunities for financially needy students. Clyne also instructs graduate students and post doctorates on how to improve research mentoring relationships through the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) Mentoring Training Sessions, which is a joint effort between the Fischell Institute and the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. She is the director of the Vascular Kinetics Laboratory, which researches how integrated biochemical and biomechanical factors influence cardiovascular disease.

Published May 30, 2025