Brooke Sasia, who is a graduate student in Waisman investigator James Li’s lab, recently received the Early Excellence in Teaching Award. The award recognizes TAs across campus who are essential to UW-Madison’s educational mission. “I value integrating research and clinical practice to make learning engaging for students,” Sasia says. “I believe that evidence-based practices combined with kindness and authenticity are critical components of effective teaching.” Congratulations!