2019-2020 TIAA Chancellors Urban Engaged Scholars
One faculty member from each school and college was selected to receive the first-ever TIAA Chancellor’s Urban Engaged Scholars award. Presented by CityCenter, this award recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty to the Denver-metro region through community-engaged scholarship.
The TIAA Chancellor’s Urban Engaged Scholars program recognizes the outstanding contributions of CU Denver faculty to the Denver metro region through community-engaged scholarship.
Francisco Conejo, PhD
Research Focus: Understanding 16th Street Mall Panhandlers
Antwan Jefferson, PhD
Research Focus: Activating a University Network for Community Scholarship
Kevin Rens, PhD, P.E.
Research Focus: Bridge Safety
Danielle Varda, PhD
Research Focus: Analyzing How Social Connectedness Affects Individual Health
Andy Guerrero
Creative Activity Focus: Amplifying Opportunities for Youth Through Music.
Jeremy Németh, PhD
Research Focus: Predicting Gentrification to Prevent It
Esther Sullivan, PhD
Research Focus: Increasing Awareness of the Unseen Victims of Urban Growth.