This award was created in 2000 by Dr. Ted Sall and his wife, Ruth, in memory of Dr. Sall’s parents. Dr. Sall joined the Ramapo faculty in the College’s first year, in 1971, as a professor of biology. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Dr. Sall received his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Pennsylvania. His research endeavors included investigations with bacteria that could digest oil sludge. During his career at Ramapo Dr. Sall taught courses in microbiology, fundamentals of biology, and senior seminars. He continued to teach full time until 1991, and taught courses occasionally during the next few years. For his many years of distinguished service and teaching the College bestowed on Dr. Sall the title of professor emeritus in biology. Dr. Sall passed away in 2012.

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