Anatomage Inc. Names Recipients of the 2025 Anatomage Teacher Awards

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anatomage Inc., a market leader in medical education technology, is proud to announce the winners of the Anatomage Teacher Awards, recognizing exceptional educators who are redefining anatomy and science education through innovation, dedication, and creativity.

This year's awards highlight four distinct categories, each celebrating a unique facet of educational excellence. After a thorough nomination and review process, a panel of expert judges selected the following teachers as this year's honorees:

Outstanding Teacher Award
Recognizing one teacher who has made a significant impact on their students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science learning, inspiring STEM engagement and demonstrating innovative Anatomage integration.
Winner: Mikaela Drake, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Assistant Program Director, Butler University

Trailblazer Award
Honoring a teacher who utilizes Anatomage technology in a unique and groundbreaking way to enhance learning and motivate students.
Winner: Joel Otte, EMS and Fire Science Education Coordinator, Des Moines Area Community College

Top Contributor Award
Awarded to the educator whose high-quality contributions on the content-sharing platform Anatomage Share stands out for its educational value, clarity, and positive influence on the broader teaching community.
Winner: Katelyn Christensen, Anatomy & Physiology Teacher, Grand Terrace High School

Research Pioneer Award
Recognizing an educator who is leveraging Anatomage in published studies or active academic research, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of education, medicine, and science.
Winner: Erica Ausel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Marian University

Each of these educators has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student learning, incorporating Anatomage's advanced visualization products to create immersive and transformative educational experiences. To be considered for an award, nominees were invited to share how they use Anatomage in their lessons, provide examples of impactful content or research, and reflect on how technology supports their teaching goals in a digital-first world.

"We are proud to recognize these exceptional educators who are shaping the future of medical and science education," said Jack Choi, CEO of Anatomage. "Through their innovative use of Anatomage technology, they have elevated student engagement, enhanced learning outcomes, and brought science to life in meaningful ways. We congratulate them on these well-deserved honors."

Each winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative trophy and certificate recognizing their achievement, as well as a complimentary pass to the 2025 Anatomage Conference, where leading educators and healthcare professionals gather to share ideas and shape the future of healthcare and science education.

The Anatomage Teacher Awards reflect Anatomage's ongoing mission to support educators with the tools, recognition, and platform they need to advance anatomical education and research on a global scale. By celebrating the achievements of outstanding educators, Anatomage reaffirms its commitment to inspiring the next generation of science and healthcare leaders.

About Anatomage

Anatomage is a market leader in medical imaging and education technology, transforming traditional learning through continuous innovation. With an ecosystem of medical imaging software and hardware, the company delivers world-class anatomy and physiology content at the highest level of accuracy. Anatomage is committed to enhancing its technologies to transform standard anatomy learning, medical diagnosis, treatment planning, as well as revolutionize science education.

Media Contact:
Dr. Jack Choi
CEO, Anatomage Inc.
Phone: 1-408-885-1474
Email: [email protected]
www.anatomage.com

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