"Professor Craig has highlighted the type of individual I want to be in the future"
Prof. Steve Craig is a Decker Nominee! The Judith Deckers Prize was established to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching. It aims to celebrate and promote outstanding teaching practices in and outside the classroom, focusing on faculty who have significantly impacted the student experience. The Deckers Prize acknowledges individual achievements and underscores Duke's commitment to fostering a culture of undergraduate teaching excellence. Three exceptional faculty members will receive this prestigious honor, which includes a monetary prize of $35,000 for each winner.
This spring, 125 faculty were identified through this nomination cycle. Reviewers have narrowed this large pool to eleven finalists, each highlighted here by a nominator's quote. A student has said, “Talking to Professor Craig has highlighted the type of individual I want to be in the future. Professor Craig's engagement with students in a more personable manner and welcoming charm towards teaching chemistry have become the gold standard.”
After further review by a committee of Duke University representatives, the Judith Deckers Prize winners will be revealed in January 2027 by Provost Gallimore.