Ya-Ting Tseng Liao

Engineering’s Ya-Ting T. Liao named finalist for mentorship award

The National Postdoctoral Association selected Ya-Ting T. Liao, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, as a finalist for its Gallagher Mentor Award.

This award recognizes those who:

  • Advocate for postdoctoral scholars; 
  • Exhibit outstanding communication skills; 
  • Embed diversity, equity and inclusion values in mentoring; 
  • Demonstrate respect for the work and career paths of postdoctoral scholars; 
  • Create productive working environments to enhance the postdoctoral experience; and 
  • Show resilience and creativity as mentors in navigating change.

Learn more about Liao’s award.