This annual honor is awarded by the GSB PhD Association to recognize the faculty member who, through teaching and advising, has distinguished him/herself and made exceptional contributions to the intellectual development of the PhD community.

Congratulations to Professor Robert B. Wilson
2001 Award Recipient

Highlights from Nominations for Professor Wilson

Teaching

• supportive environment to present new research
• 10 minute introductions provide more insight than a few hours of lecture
• unique ability to explain important ideas behind advanced theories
• students take his course again and again and again

Advising

• greatness of advice reflected in greatness of students
• criticisms are always constructive, and amazingly positive
• every time you ask him a question, he has an answer
• track record as an advisor is unparalleled
• enthusiasm for research is contagious

Fostering a Scholarly Community at the GSB

• always enthusiastic about whatever issue is being discussed
• leads you to right people and interesting problems whether you are his student or not
• students come up with dissertation ideas in his discussions
• organizes student-faculty get-togethers

Other Gems

• wisest academic I have ever met
• true visionary with an immense passion for research
• not only very approachable but also very encouraging
• cut his vacation short to teach a needed PhD class