Rui F. Carvalho, a doctoral candidate in Sociology was nominated specifically for his course, A Hip-Hop Companion to Race and Ethnicity, which he taught both at Brown and as an after school elective at Blackstone Valley Prep High School in the fall of 2021.

Jae-Young Son, a fourth year doctoral candidate in Psychology is recognized for his work as a teaching assistant for several courses, including Social Psychology, the largest course in his department with nearly 300 students.

Tess Renker, a doctoral candidate in Hispanic Studies was selected for her dedication and professionalism to teaching, as recognized by several faculty in her department along with glowing course evaluations.

Samuel Pattillo Smith, a doctoral candidate in Computational Biology, was nominated for his effectiveness in the virtual classroom and dedication to students.