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In Memoriam: Norene Alys Smith, 1929-2014
In 1961, Dr. Smith was named the inaugural assistant dean of women at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Later, she was the inaugural director of the university’s Counseling and Testing Center and associate dean of students.
New Technology for Teacher Training Comes to Texas Woman’s University
Texas Woman’s University is one of only 40 educational institutions in the nation using TeachLivE, an interactive computer-simulated classroom where teacher education students interact with “virtual” children.
University of Wisconsin Appoints Two Women to Named Professorships
Mary Louise Roberts was named the Lucie Aubrac Professor of History and Nancy P. Keller was appointed the Robert L. Metzenberg and Kenneth B. Raper Professor of Mycology.
University of Oregon Students Win Peabody Award for Anti-Rape Video
The 25-second anti-rape video went viral on YouTube and has been seen by more than 3.5 million viewers. It is the first viral video to be recognized with a Peabody Award.
American Sociological Association to Honor Boston College’s Juliet Schor
Professor Schor was named the winner of the 2014 Public Understanding of Sociology Award for advancing the understanding of sociology and sociological research among the general public.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to WIAReport Readers
From time to time, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Moving Out of High Poverty Neighborhoods Benefits Girls More Than Boys
A study of more than 4,600 families who were given vouchers to move out of high-poverty urban areas from 1994 to 1998 found that 10 to 15 years later, in terms of mental health girls in these families were better off but boys were not.
Study Finds Long-Term Health Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Overstated
Cynthia Colen, an assistant professor of sociology at Ohio State University, siblings raised in the same family when one was breastfed and the other was not had very similar health outcomes when they were between the ages of 4 and 14.
In Memoriam: Slavica S. Matacic, 1933-2014
Slavica Matacic, a long-time professor of biology at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, developed methods to purify and characterize transglutaminase, which is used to treat hemophilia.
Another Women’s College Is Considering Admitting Men
The College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown New Jersey, has seen a drop in enrollments of more than 26 percent since 2012. The college is laying off faculty, reassessing existing academic programs, and may consider admitting men to its on-campus undergraduate programs.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to WIAReport Readers
From time to time, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Smith College Launches a New Online Journal, Global Impressions
Smith College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution for women in Northampton, Massachusetts, had announced the creation of a new student-run online journal focusing on study abroad and cross-cultural experiences.
New Sexual Assault Complaints Filed Against the University of California at Berkeley
The complaints were filed by 31 current or former students with the Department of Education under Title IX and the Clery Act, which requires universities to file crime reports with the federal government.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to WIAReport Readers
From time to time, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to WIAReport Readers
From time to time, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Case Western Reserve to Launch New Executive Education Program for Women in STEM Fields
The Leadership Lab for Women in STEM, which will have three, today sessions, will provide professional and leadership development for women in technology-driven, traditionally male-dominated professions.
Eight Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative assignments at colleges and universities are Irma Ramos, Robyn S. Hadley, Wendi J.W. Williams, Sandi Altena, Judith Kornberg, Melanie Hart, Patricia Thomas, and Laura Strickler
San Diego-Area Universities Team Up to Encourage Girls to Improve Computer Skills
GirlTECH San Diego will provide afterschool computing clubs for girls in secondary schools. Participating universities include the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, the University of San Diego, and Point Loma Nazarene University.
University of Washington Study Finds Many Young Girl Soccer Players Keep Playing After a Concussion
The study examined more than 350 girl soccer players ages 11 to 14 on 33 teams in Washington State. It found that of this group, 59 girls had suffered from concussions and most of these continue to play after suffering a concussion.
Women Promoted to the Rank of Distinguished Professor
Joan Richardson at the City University of New York and Sandra Harbert Petrulionis at Pennsylvania State University Altoona were appointed Distinguished University Professors. Cynthia Bejarano was named Regents Professor at New Mexico State University.
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Recent Books That May Be of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Five Women Honored With Awards From the National Academy of Sciences
Allison J. Doupe, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Deborah S. Jin, Rebecca Saxe, and Elizabeth Shilin Spelke are honored.
New Alabama State University Leader Agrees Not to “Cohabitate” in the President’s House
Gwendolyn Boyd was recently appointed the first woman president of Alabama State University in Montgomery. Her contract states that she is prohibited from cohabitating in the president’s residence with anyone with whom she has a romantic relation.
University of New Hampshire Students Conduct Jury Polling Project in Sexual Assault Cases
The students found that in many of the cases in which the defendant was acquitted, jurors frequently blamed the victim because of what she was wearing when the attack occurred or whether or not she had been drinking prior to the assault.
Mississippi University for Women to Offer New Public History Degree
Generally public history is geared toward people who are interested in research and not necessarily in an academic setting. Public history graduates frequently are employed by museums, historic sites, government agencies, and national parks and battlefields.
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UCLA Study Examines Factors Contributing to the Educational Success of Latinas
Latinas who had teachers and school counselors of their own ethnic group and those who are involved in extracurricular activities at school tend to do better academically. Other factors that led to educational success were strong parental involvement and being bilingual.
West Virginia University Names Two Women as Finalists for Dean of Libraries
Jennifer Fabbi is associate dean of libraries at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and Janice Welburn is dean of University Libraries at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Kiron Skinner to Lead the New Institute for Strategic Analysis at Carnegie Mellon University
The new institute will be involved with the university’s consultation services with government defense, intelligence, and diplomatic officials in areas such as computer science, cybersecurity, robotics, and communications.
Texas Woman’s University to Continue to Require Women’s Studies
Despite new state regulations standardizing the core curriculum to some degree across all publicly operated colleges and universities in the state, Texas Woman’s University recently announced that women’s studies will remain a requirement at the university.
University Study Finds Women Who Take the Pill Face a Greater Risk of Glaucoma
The University of California study examined more than 3,400 women over the age of 40. The women who had taken birth control pills for more than three years were twice as likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma, a disease that slowly damages the optic nerve.
University of Pennsylvania Study Examines the Risk of Depression During and After Menopause
A new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that the risk for depression drops for women after they have had their final menstrual period.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to WIAReport Readers
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