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, assistant professor of  in the , and , associate professor of , also in the Dietrich School, received the inaugural Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring.

The Dietrich School created the award to celebrate and honor the exemplary mentorship of faculty whose practices enhance the overall quality of graduate education. All graduate students and chairs of Dietrich School departments were eligible to nominate faculty, who were then evaluated by an award committee, chaired by , associate dean for graduate studies and research in the Dietrich School. 

Scott and Josten received their awards, along with a cash prize of $1,500.