Kayoung Kim, Ph.D., a University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac psychology professor, is one of three recipients of the UW System’s 2017 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award recently announced by Ray Cross, UW System president. Dr. Kim is the fourth professor at UW-Fond du Lac to receive the Underkofler award for teaching. This prestigious award recognizes extraordinary teaching at UW System institutions within Alliant Energy’s service area. A $2,500 award is presented to recipients, funded by an endowment from Alliant Energy. “I feel immensely thankful for the recognition from students; support and encouragement from my colleagues; and I feel honored to be representing our campus as a recipient,” said Dr. Kim. “I will strive to follow in the footsteps of my incredible teaching colleagues in the UW Colleges so that I can continue to serve as the teacher/mentor my students described me to be.” Kim has been a member of the UW-Fond du Lac faculty since 2015. She teaches psychology courses and is the faculty advisor for the Psychology Club. In the community, Kim has recently collaborated with the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac under the National Science Foundation to initiate the Living Laboratory research program. Through this partnership, students will have the opportunity to design and conduct their own research and provide service to the community. Kim will receive the award at a ceremony in Madison this fall. The Underkofler awards are given by the Alliant Energy Foundation as a tribute to the company’s long-time senior executive, James R. Underkofler, a strong supporter of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
