On April 8, 2010 College of Arts and Science Dean George Watson surprised Professor Nancy Signorielli in the middle of her class to announce that she has won the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Scholarship award for 2010.
The award is one of four College of Arts and Science awards honoring remarkable faculty for outstanding contributions in the life of the University. The Excellence in Scholarship award is based on publications, professional honors, receipt of competitive grants, scholarly contributions to one’s field, and acknowledged reputation in scholarship.
Professor Signorielli is internationally known for her research on cultural indicators and media and children. She is regularly listed among the most prolific scholars in the field of Communication. In April 2009, Professor Signorielli was named a Centennial Scholar of the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) as part of the celebration of ECA’s 100th anniversary.
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