Nelson Amaral awarded the 2020 University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities

J. Nelson Amaral, professor with the Department of Computing Science, has been recognized for his outstanding commitment to supporting students and their goals. Photo supplied.

Nelson Amaral is the recipient of the 2020 University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities in the Established Faculty category.

From the University of Alberta website: "The University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities is a student-nominated award that recognizes those mentors that go above and beyond to help empower students to accomplish their goals and to foster the next generation of researchers."

"Recipients in each category will be recognized with a certificate and a letter to their Dean, Chair, or immediate supervisor (as applicable), highlighting their commitment to high-quality undergraduate research mentorship."

Read more about the Mentor Nomination Process here!