Amit & Meena Chakma Awards for Exceptional Teaching by a Student

The Amit & Meena Chakma Awards for Exceptional Teaching by a Student were established through a generous gift by Dr. and Mrs. Chakma to recognize and promote teaching excellence of our next generation of educators. The Awards are given in recognition of excellence in teaching of all kinds by registered students and are open to all students who have a formal teaching role (e.g. teaching assistant, laboratory demonstrator, sessional lecturer) at the University of Waterloo or its federated and affiliated university/college. Up to four awards are presented each year valued at $1,000 each. Recipients are chosen from among nominees by a Selection Committee of faculty and students. The Selection Committee looks for intellectual rigor and communication skills in the interpretation and presentation of subject matter, with concern for and sensitivity to the academic needs of students being an important criterion.