Distinguished Professor Sarah Tolbert, the Charles and Carolyn Knobler Chair, discusses her passion for teaching in a short video produced as part of the UCLA Academic Senate’s recognition of the award recipients.
The 2026 Distinguished Teaching Awards were announced earlier this year, and the recipients were honored at the 2026 Andrea L. Rich Night to Honor Teaching at the Luskin Center on Oct. 19.
Tolbert received the award in recognition of her community-engaged teaching. The award citation noted: “Professor Tolbert has a remarkable ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Her ability to make difficult material accessible and engaging is truly impressive.”
As part of the recognition, each recipient participated in a short video interview. Tolbert’s interview can be viewed below.
Professor Jorge Torres also received an award, and his video can be viewed here.
Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@ucla.edu.
