Linsey Marr, the Charles P. Lunsford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been recognized with the Ut Prosim Scholar Award – the university’s top honor for faculty – for her research and efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and effectively educate the public on safety protocols during the pandemic.
“As a leading scientist and talented communicator, Dr. Marr has been instrumental in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the globe and here at home,” said Virginia Tech President Tim Sands. “Her commitment to knowledge, discovery, and creativity exemplifies Virginia Tech’s mission to improve the quality of life in the commonwealth and throughout the world.”