Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, has announced the promotion of 38 faculty members to the rank of full professor. The promotions are effective for the 2013-14 academic years. Of the 38 promotions to full professor, eight went to women.
Catherine A. Hill was promoted to professor of entomology. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Adelaide in Australia.
Teresa Taber Doughty was appointed professor of educational studies. A graduate of Auburn University, she holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in special education at Georgia State University.
Heidi A. Diefes-Dux was named a full professor of engineering education. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in food science from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in agriculture and biological engineering from Purdue University.
Becky A. Brown was promoted to professor of languages and culture in the College of Liberal Arts. She holds a master’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Texas.
Sara H. Wallace was named professor of visual and performing arts.
Hyunyi Cho was appointed professor of communication. Dr. Cho is a graduate of Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in mass media from Michigan State University.
Marifran Mattson was promoted to professor of communication in the College of Liberal Arts. She is a graduate of St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. She holds a master’s degree from Marquette University and a Ph.D. from Arizona State University.
Erica Carlson was named professor of physics. She is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology and holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles.