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A Large Group of New Women Faculty at Cornell University
Cornell University, the Ivy-League educational institution in Ithaca, New York, had add 53 new faculty members this fall. Of the new additions, 23 are women.
The Accolades Keep on Coming for Laurie Glimcher
The dean of the Weill Cornell Medical College was named as the winner of the Dr. Luis Federico Leloir Prize of International Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation from the government of Argentina.
Cornell University Takes Steps to Address Sexual Assault and Harassment
Several incidents of sexual assault and harassment have occurred on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. In response the university has taken a number of steps to address the situation.
Six Women Scholars Honored With Awards
The women honored are Ann Veeck of Western Michigan, Ann Robinson of the University of Arkansas Little Rock, Kim Dunbar of Texas A&M, Robin Davisson of Cornell, Tyra Hilliard of the University of Alabama, and Kathleen Rasmussen of Cornell.
Laurie Glimcher Honored for Her Work in Cancer Research
Dr. Glimcher is dean of the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and provost for medical affairs at Cornell University.
Four Women Appointed to Named Professorships
The women appointed to named chairs are Jamie Kruse at East Carolina University, Lauren Monroe at Cornell, Lisa Laycock Willet at the University of Alabama Birmingham, and Carole Bellini-Sharp at Hamilton College
Six Women Taking on New Administrative Roles at Universities Across the Nation
The new appointees are Nicole Huang, Barbara Christ, Barbara Abercrombie, Aimee Turner, Lynn Darling, and Alexandra Mazalek.
A Dozen Women Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Here is this week’s list of women appointed to key administrative posts at colleges and universities across the United States.
Women With Higher Education Ties Named State Poet and State Author in New York
Marie Howe teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and Alison Laurie taught at Cornell University for 30 years.
Six Women Named to Faculty Posts
Taking on new teaching roles are Susan Hockfield, Anne Kenney, Robin Dease, Anastasia Boles and Cecilia King. Anne Kenney was reappointed for another five-year term as University Librarian at Cornell.
Two Women Named Assistant Deans for Faculty Diversity at Weill Cornell Medical College
The new assistant deans are Carla Boutin-Foster and Rache M. Simmons. Both will continue to hold faculty positoins at the college.
Cornell Cleared of Sexual Discrimination Charges
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed all charges leveled against Cornell University by a former employee who claimed she had been dismissed due to her gender.
Cornell Study Finds Spouses Not Much Help to Working Mothers
The research found that working spouses of working mothers devoted just 13 minutes per day and unemployed or non-working spouses spent just 41 minutes a day on chores relating to their children’s health and physical well-being.
Susan Henry Wins Award for Her Research on Lipids
The Cornell University professor will receive the 2013 Avanti Award in Lipids from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
In Memoriam: Mary Harvey Ross, 1925-2012
Professor Ross was known for her work on the genetics and behavior of the German cockroach, a species that she studied for more than 30 years at Virginia Tech.
Cornell Professor Named Veterinarian of the Year
Sharon Center is a professor of medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Eight Women Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The new appointees are Erika Ramalho, Johanna Bond, Joy Pugh, Kim Weeden, Jill Hough, Sara De Ritter, Karisa Moore, and Miranda Mulligan.
Five Women on the 26-Member Team Sharing the Gruber Cosmology Prize
The team was honored for their work on the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), which analyzed the “echo of the Big Bang” to determine the age, content, geometry, and origin of the universe.
Prestigious Honors for Three Women Academics
The award winners are Mary Good at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, Alison Bell at the University of Illinois and Susan Murphy at Cornell University.
Study Finds College Students Are Adept at Distinguishing Sexual Orientation From a Brief Facial Glimpse
The students were more adept at identifying the sexual orientation of women than they were for men.
Woman Scholar Leaves $650,000 to Cornell
Helen L. Wardeberg, who served as chair of the department of education at Cornell University from 1968 to 1986, died in 2011.
Women Accepted at Top Colleges: A Record at Johns Hopkins University
At Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, 49.6 percent of all admitted students are women, the largest number in the university’s history.
Cornell Veterinary Student Mounts Online Effort to Save Endangered Species
Each month her website will feature a custom-designed outfit, inspired by one of 12 endangered species. The outfits will be auctioned in December.
Study Finds Women Leave Math and Science Fields Voluntarily to Have Children
The study found no evidence women in these fields were leaving because they believed that their work was not valued. Nor did they find widespread discrimination in the hiring or promotion process.
Yael Levitte to Head Cornell University’s New Effort to Increase Faculty Diversity
Dr. Levitte was named associate vice provost for faculty diversity and development.
Seven Women Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Of the 66 new members of the National Academy of Engineering, only seven are women.
Women Academics Named Finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Awards
Maya Jasanoff and Laura Kasischke were chosen as winners of National Book Critics Circle Awards on March 8 in New York City.
In Memoriam: Karen Brazell (1938-2012)
She was the Goldwin Smith Graduate Professor Emerita of Japanese Literature and Theater at Cornell University.
Cornell Professor Suzanne Mettler Named a Fellow of the Century Foundation
Dr. Mettler is the Clinton Rossiter Professor of American Institutions at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Awards for Eight Women Scholars
Bevlee Watford, Nalini Nadkarni, Jane Grande-Allen, Paula Heusinkveld, Deborah Steinberg, Jean Langenheim, Susan Henry, and Marsha Glines are honored.
A Host of New Administrative Appointments for Women in Higher Education
Here is news of 11 academic women who have, or soon will have, new jobs.
University Study Finds Race Is a Factor in the Pace of Intimate Relationships
Data shows that young interracial couples have sex and cohabitate more quickly than young same-race couples.
Student Assembly at Cornell Assails Alleged Sexist Comments of Faculty Search Chair
A student leader stated, “The appointment indicates that we don’t have the support of the university in reversing sexism on campus.”
Closing the Gender Earnings Gap for MBA Graduates
The Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University is undertaking several initiatives to enhance its women graduates chances for success in the business world.
Five Women Awarded Academic Honors
Rebecca Solnit, Marie Chisholm-Burns, Marisel Moreno, Mimi Chakarov, and Loise O’Neal win awards.
