Dr. Kiril Streletzky, or “Dr. S” as he is known by his students, has a reputation at Cleveland State University (CSU) for being “rigorous and fascinating” in the classroom. An associate professor of physics, Streletzky is currently serving as the zone 7 councilor on the SPS National Council. He received his BS from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and his PhD from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
He has invested endless time, energy, and passion into helping CSU physics students build an effective SPS chapter. His constant challenge to physics students to excel, coupled with his flexibility and compassion, has been key in helping undergraduates develop as leaders in the department and in the community. For his tireless support of student professional development both in and out of the classroom and in a research lab, Dr. Kiril Streletzky was named the 2014–15 SPS Outstanding Chapter Advisor. //

For more information (and a full list of chapter advisors nominated for the award), visit www.spsnational.org/awards/outstanding-chapter-advisor.