Women are significantly underrepresented among U.S. patented-inventors, representing just 13 percent of all U.S. inventors from 1976 to 2021. Women inventors are significantly more likely to work at universities than in government agencies or private organizations, suggesting the academic environment is the most conducive to women inventors' success.
“As one of the most diverse campuses in the CSU system, Dominguez Hills is a vital anchor institution for the community it serves,” said Dr. Villarreal. “A beacon of inclusivity, it inspires hope – both for the community and for higher education in California.”
“Principia has had a profound influence on my own life, and I’m inspired every day by our students, faculty, and staff who bring such thoughtfulness and creativity to their work,” said Dr. Madden. “Together, we’re building on a strong foundation to shape a vibrant future for the college.”
The appointments are Soledad Peresin at Clemson University, Marina Zaloznaya at Arizona State University, Tiffany Sippial at the University of Alabama, Kristen Gibson at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Amber Stephenson at Penn State Harrisburg, Jessica West at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Cathy Yang Liu at Georgia State University, and Sinéad Ní Chadhain at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Dr. Phillips currently serves as president of Chatham University in Pittsburgh. She is slated to assume the presidency of St. Mary's College of Maryland on July 1.
Three women scholars affiliated with Yale University have found new evidence that people marrying similarly-educated partners may be reducing gender inequality within households, while simultaneously widening income inequality between households.
Marlene Tromp comes to her new role from Boise State University in Idaho, where she has served as president for the past six years. Her background includes administrative and academic experience at several institutions across the country.
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].
The five women in new faculty roles are Jennie Bradbury at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Siobahn Day Grady at North Carolina Central University, Amber Wutich at Arizona State University, Danielle Cover at the University of Wyoming, and Pamlea Brady at Talladega College in Alabama.
The new deans are Holly Mercer at the University of Maryland, Holly Lisanby at Arizona State University, Rene Love at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Kelley Bolden Bailey at Florida A&M University, Ayanna Thomas at Tufts University in Massachusetts, and Susan Stone at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Cantwell currently serves as president of Utah State University. Her background includes extensive leadership experience overseeing research initiatives in academia and U.S. national security.
