Innovation in Education Award, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh, (ACIE) 2004.

 Computer Science Teaching Award, Computer Science Department (CSD), University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), 2001.

  Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship, University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) (1994-1997)            

  Graduate Assistantship: Northeastern University (NU) (1987-1989)

  ACM Student Chapter President: Columbia University (CU) (1986-1987)