RIT’s Susan Lakin Awarded a2ru Vanguard Award

Nov 20, 2024

During this year’s conference, the a2ru staff was thrilled to award Susan Lakin, professor in RIT’s College of Art and Design and the director of its Frameless Lab, the a2ru Vanguard Award at her home institution. The award recognizes outstanding service to a2ru’s mission and to its member network.

“I have relied heavily on Susan’s expertise, compassion, and vision to help lead the network for a2ru,” said Maryrose Flanigan, executive director of a2ru. “On behalf of the staff and the network I am so happy to confer this award to Susan.”

“Receiving the a2ru Vanguard Award is especially meaningful because it comes from an organization I hold in the highest regard,” Lakin said. “Their leadership in arts-integrated research, curriculum development, and artistic practice has been a source of community and support for the interdisciplinary work I have championed throughout my academic career. This recognition highlights the critical role interdisciplinary approaches play in education and research.”

Read more about Susan and her award on the RIT website.