Committee member Dr. Muhannad Suleiman of Lehigh University was awarded the 2014 Shamser Prakash Prize for Excellence in Teaching earlier this year. The prize is awarded early in the year for the previous calendar year. The Shamsher Prakash Foundation solicits nominations each year for young teachers (less than 40 years old) whose expertise is Geotechnical Engineering and/or Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. The candidate must have a significant record of teaching excellence and show promise of continued excellence. Congratulations to Muhannad!