Dear School of Public Health: I am delighted to announce that Georgia State University has named three of our faculty as recipients of the 2021-2022 faculty excellence awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to our school and university. We are immensely proud of their achievements and congratulate them on this honor.  Warmly,

Rodney Lyn Dean School of Public Health

Emily Graybill, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award Non-Tenure Track Georgia State University honors Dr. Emily Graybill as a recipient of the inaugural Outstanding Non-Tenure Track Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of her impressive publication record, exemplary teaching, and extraordinary contributions to the disability community. As Director of the Center for Leadership in Disability, Dr. Graybill leads the translation of research into sustainable community practices that support people with disabilities and their families. These efforts include providing community trainings, facilitating student internships, creating behavior measurements, and leading statewide efforts for disability initiatives, as well as training the next generation of skilled practitioners.

Jidong Huang, Ph.D. Associate Professor Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award Tenure Track Georgia State University honors Dr. Jidong Huang as a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions in research, teaching, and service. Dr. Huang’s work in tobacco economics and tobacco regulatory science informs national and international policy. A pioneer in research on marketing and use of e-cigarettes, Dr. Huang was the first to identify the link between youth-orientated marketing on social media and increased awareness and use of Juul e-cigarettes by youth in the US. Dr. Huang is a highly effective instructor and dedicated mentor to students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty, and he serves in several high-profile editorships.

Katherine Masyn, Ph.D. Professor Population Health Sciences Exceptional Service Award Georgia State University honors Dr. Katherine Masyn as a recipient of the Exceptional Service Award in recognition of her impactful service leadership, her dedication to promoting inclusive excellence, and her mentorship and support of our students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Masyn’s exceptional service to the school includes leadership roles as Academic Affairs Committee Chair, Interim Department Chair, and Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. She established the interdisciplinary QUEST Center, is a founding and current member of GSU’s Biostatistics Research Collaborative and PRISM (Pride, Respect, Inclusion, Support, Movement), and has contributed to institutional visioning and strategy initiatives.