These awards honor the late Penn State mathematics professor John Roe, who was passionate about sustainability and the outdoors and worked tirelessly to incorporate these values into his teaching. They recognize students who cultivate opportunities to advance the Sustainable Development Goals while demonstrating personal integrity and an unwavering commitment to fostering justice and to strengthening partnerships.

Anyone in the Penn State community can submit a nomination and students can self-nominate.

The award is generously supported by the Dr. John Roe Fund for a Just and Sustainable Future. To learn more about John and the Fund for a Just and Sustainable Future please read the PSU News Article or watch the video below.

Dr. John Roe:

Nick Unis
University Park
2020 Award Winner

Whitney Ashead
University Park
2020 Award Winner

The 2019-20 award winners at the recognition ceremony with Liane Roe, John Roe’s widow, who established the Dr. John Roe Fund for a Just and Sustainable Future.