Dr. Heng Cai Named 2025-26 Montague-CTE Scholar at Texas A&M University

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Heng Cai has been selected as one of the 2025-2026 Montague-CTE Scholars by the university’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). Established in honor of Kenneth Montague ’37, this prestigious award recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

This recognition highlights Dr. Cai’s dedication to innovative, student-centered teaching that bridges geospatial science and resilience education. With this honor, she will continue to advance creative approaches that integrate research and practice, providing students with engaging, real-world perspectives on sustainability and community resilience.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cai on this outstanding achievement!