"Seven Pitt graduate students received the 2010 Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award, given annually to acknowledge and promote outstanding teaching by Pitt graduate students. It was named in honor of former Pitt vice provost for graduate studies and emeritus professor of physics Elizabeth Baranger. Chosen from more than 50 nominees were (front row, from left) Jessica Yokley, a fourth-year doctoral student in psychology; Aimee Midei, a fifth-year doctoral student in clinical and health psychology; Madalina Veres, first-year doctoral student in history; Baranger; and (back row, from left) Thomas Pacio, who graduated May 2 with an MFA degree in performance pedagogy, theatre arts; Gabrielle ""Brie"" Owen, a fourth-year doctoral student in English; James Pearson, a seventh-year doctoral candidate in philosophy; and Michael Beran, a first-year doctoral student in physics who received an honorable mention.  The award, sponsored by Pitt's School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization, carries a cash prize of $250 and helps graduate students prepare professionally for teaching careers. The group was honored April 23 during a reception at Oakland's Lucca Ristorante. Not pictured is Suset Laboy Perez, a third-year doctoral student in history."
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