Honors and Awards
Theodore Askounes-Ashford Distinguished Scholar Award
About the Award
Theodore Askounes Ashford, Ph.D. was the 13th person hired by USF. He was the founding Director of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics (1960-71), the founding dean of the College of Science and mathematics (1971-73), the Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (1966-71) and the first full professor of chemistry. His years of service have had a significant and lasting impact on the development of mathematics and all the natural sciences at USF.
Dr. Ashford came to 黑料网吃瓜爆料in 1960 dedicated to building a national research university that was strong in the natural sciences. He recognized the potential for growth that was represented by the Tampa Bay area. He also had a vision of what a great university should be, and an understanding of the importance of research to achieving that greatness. Faithful to high standards of academic excellence, he pursued his vision vigorously by the recruitment of scholars with a pioneering spirit and by encouraging and facilitating their efforts to se