Associate Professor Alessio Gaspar received the 2023 USF College of Engineering鈥檚 Outstanding Teaching Award for his lengthy service and innovative teaching methodologies. Professor Gaspar is a recently inducted member of the College of Engineering鈥檚 Academy of Distinguished Engineering Educators.
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