Herbert A. Simon Award for Teaching Excellence in Computer Science
--Presented annually by the School of Computer Science, this award acknowledges excellence and dedication to teaching by a faculty member in the School of Computer Science. It recognizes a standard of excellence that will long be the legacy of Dr. Simon, a standard worthy of emulation.

• Michael D. Taylor, 2023 – Taming self-doubt
  
  
• Phillip Compeau, 2022 – Vulnerability
  
• David P. Woodruff, 2021 – Interaction and Suspense
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• Brian Railing, 2020 – Three Principles
  
• Anupam Gupta, 2019 – My Favorite Things
  
• John Mackey , 2018 – What's love got to do with it?
• Anil Ada, 2017 – Why I Do What I Do
• Ryan O'Donnell, 2016, – 9 Lessons
• Robert J. Simmons, 2015 – Success is a Team Sport
• Michael Erdmann, 2014, The Enduring Connectedness of Learning
• David G. Andersen, 2013 – You can't actually learn by osmosis while sleeping
• David Kosbie, 2012 – Passionate Teaching, Serious Fun
• Avrim Blum, 2011 – You never really understand it until you have to explain it to someone else
• Victor Adamchik, 2010 – Teaching Outlook
• Klaus Sutner, 2009 – The Swordsmith
• Luis von Ahn, 2008 – Ten Steps to Successful Teaching
• Manuel Blum, 2007 – A Word of Thanks for the Herbert A. Simon Teaching Award
• David A. Eckhardt, 2006 – Our Hearts Are in the Work
• Gregory M. Kesden, 2005 – Smile
• David R. O'Hallaron, 2004 – Cool Labs + Healthy Competition = Great Course
• Mor Harchol-Balter, 2003 – The Thinking Classroom
• Frank Pfenning, 2002 – Reflections on Teaching
• Robert W. Harper, 2001 – The Beauty of Explanation
• Illah R. Nourbakhsh, 2000 – When Students Meet Robots
• Andrew W. Moore, 1999 – Teaching in Y2K
• Mahadev [Satya] Satyanarayanan, 1998 – The Rewards of Teaching
• Mark Stehlik, 1997 – Those Who Can, Teach!
• Steven Rudich, 1996 – More is More...
• Bernd Bruegge, 1995 – Trailing the Lead Rope
• Peter Lee, 1994 – Growing Up With My Students
• Steven A. Shafer, 1993 – Lecturing as Stand-Up Comedy
• James A. Roberts, 1991
• Alfred Z. Spector, 1988
• Jaime G. Carbonell, 1986