"I was pleased by the robust response to the call for proposals and am impressed by the imaginative ideas put forth by our faculty," said Dr. Rosenfield.

The following faculty members were chosen to receive the award based on their imaginative and innovative approaches to teaching:

Melissa Begg, ScD, Roger Vaughn, DrPH, and Bruce Levin, PhD, for their proposal to enhance Introduction to Biostatistics by developing, refining, and implementing multiple educational formats to improve learning of basic biostatistical concepts. One of these enhancements is to strengthen linkages between basic biostatistical concepts and material covered across the School's Departments that will allow students to more effective apply biostatistical methods in their own fields of study.

Lydia Zablotska, PhD, and Dan Herman, DSW, for their proposal to extend Epiville's interactive learning modules to be an integral part of Principles of Epidemiology. Modules will be created for topics covering randomized controlled trials design; screening; causal inference theory; and, the history of epidemiology. These additions to this web-based learning tool will integrate homework with other key teaching elements of the course and improve learning and comprehension of core concepts covered in the class. Additional interactive learning elements will also be added to the existing modules in Epiville.

Paul Brandt-Rauf, ScD, MD, DrPH, Bob Fullilove, EdD, and Mark Becker and Meredith Golden from the Earth Institute, for their proposal to create a new course called Public Health Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Launched this spring, the course gives students a basic knowledge of GIS systems with a special focus on GIS applications in the field of public health research and policy development. It also serves MPH and doctoral students throughout the Mailman School and is a great example of a fruitful collaboration between the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, the Urbanism and the Built Environment Track in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences, and the Earth Institute.

Joyce Moon Howard, DrPH, for her proposal to enhance her courses in Community Based Participatory Research, Evaluation of Health Programs - Health Promotion III, and to develop a new course entitled Photovoice: Linking the Community and Academy. This project will allow students to gain experience in participatory research and become co-learners in identifying and analyzing community health concerns. Photovoice is a process by which people can identify, represent, and improve the health of their community by using a photographic approach to participatory community needs assessment and evaluation.

Tom Ference, PhD, and Paul Thurman, MBA, for their proposal to create a new seminar called Comparative Strategic Analysis, which is part of the Department of Health Policy and Management's new initiative to develop 1.5 credit seminars that expand the breadth and depth of innovative course offerings in the Department. This advanced course will provide students with a pragmatic, project-oriented exposure to the interplay of strategic issues that touch health policy and a full array of healthcare sectors. Students will be able to "test drive" their MPH skillset within the safety net of faculty assistance and group collaboration.

At the Frontline congratulates the recipients of the 2005-2006 Dean's Award for Innovation in the Curriculum.

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