IISG’s Robin Goettel receives the College of ACES’ most prestigious award

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in Education, Program
IISG Director Brian Miller congratulates Robin on her award  

Robin Goettel, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s associate director for education, was recently recognized for her career-long commitment and contributions to improving natural resources. 

 
The Paul A. Funk Recognition Award is given annually “to faculty and academic professionals for outstanding achievement and major contributions to the betterment of agriculture, natural resources, and human systems.” 
 
Specifically, Robin’s work has extended and expanded water information and education in Illinois by introducing water science concepts, activities, curricula, and more to students and teachers throughout the state and the Midwest. 
 
Robin was one of three people selected for this prestigious award, and the video below highlights her achievements. 
 

 

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