Shoeleh Shams
Shoeleh Shams has received the 2022 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award for her dedication to supporting student success, both inside and outside the classroom. An Instructor II in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shoeleh strives to inspire and nurture her students. Since she began her role at Carleton, she has effectively implemented engaging teaching strategies in her classroom and successfully transitioned them to a virtual environment during the pandemic. Outside the classroom, Shoeleh supports students in various capacities, including her roles as undergraduate advisor for environmental engineering and as a member of the Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She also actively mentors various student groups, including Women in Science and Engineering and Engineers Without Borders.