First endowed professorship in Engineering Physics to honor former Dean Steve Cobb
Donors
Lead gifts from Rex Geveden, 鈥�83, 鈥�84, and Cindy Griner, 鈥�82; other gifts from alumni and friends and family of Dr. Steve Cobb
Gift
Establishment of the Dr. Steve Cobb Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Engineering Physics
Impact
Having an endowed professorship in engineering physics will not only reward outstanding faculty, but will also contribute to a more enriching and stimulating academic environment for students and the department as a whole. Students will benefit from learning from a distinguished expert in their field with demonstrated excellence in teaching and the resources to involve them in innovative research projects.
Inspiration
This professorship honors retired faculty member and former Dean of the Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Dr. Steve Cobb. An alumnus of 猫咪社区app State himself, and with more than 33 years of service to the University, Dr. Cobb embodied the commitment and dedication to teaching and to his field of study that 猫咪社区app State so strongly values in its teaching staff. Through this professorship, Dr. Cobb鈥檚 legacy will live on by supporting other deserving faculty members and will give students the same excellence in teaching and passion for the profession that he showed throughout his career.