All Entries Tagged With: "Michigan State University"
Five Women Faculty Members Honored With Notable Awards
The honorees are Rebecca Campbell of Michigan State University, Mikaela Rogozen-Soltar of the University of Nevada, Gretchen Campbell of the University of Maryland, Karrie Shogren of the University of Kansas, and Gretchen K. Garofoli of West Virginia University.
Does Gender Bias Creep Into Judicial Evaluation Procedures?
Rebecca Gill, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, has conducted research that shows that evaluations of women judges were significantly lower than for male judges of the same rank.
Three Women Among the Four Finalists for Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Georgia
The three women finalists for dean of the Graduate School at the University of Georgia are Suzanne E. Barbour of the National Science Foundation, Carolyn Drews-Botch of Emory University, and Juli S. Wade of Michigan State University.
The Next Leader of the American Association of Teachers of French
Catherine Danielou is an associate professor of French, interim chair of the department of foreign languages and literatures, and senior associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Two Women Scholars Named to National Science Foundation Leadership Posts
Katherine Gross is a Distinguished Professor of Plant Biology at Michigan State University and Deborah Goodings is the Dewberry Professor of Civil Engineering and department chair at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
Five Women Taking on New Faculty Responsibilities at Leading Colleges and Universities
Taking on new faculty roles are Laura Genik at Michigan State University, Marta Ptaszynska at the University of Chicago, Dianne H.B. Welsh at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Brinda Sarathy at Pitzer College, and Margaret Satterthwaite at New York University.
Marion Terenzio Appointed President of SUNY-Cobleskill
For the past decade, Dr. Terenzio has served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Bloomfield College in New Jersey. Earlier she served on the faculty at The Sage Colleges in Troy, New York.
The New Director of the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University
Mary Finn was a professor in the department of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University in Atlanta. She also served as the associate provost for institutional effectiveness and acting director of institutional research at Georgia State.
The New Chair of the Council of Deans of the Association of American Medical Colleges
Dr. Marsha D. Rappley has been dean of the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State since 2006. She is the first graduate of the college to hold the dean’s position.
University of Maryland’s Ellen Williams Confirmed as Head of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy
Ellen Williams has been on leave as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been serving at Chief Scientist for BP. She holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology.
University Study Links Domestic Violence Against Pregnant Women to Infants’ Developmental Problems
Scientists at Michigan State University have found that women who are subjected to domestic violence when they are pregnant are more likely that other pregnant women to give birth to children who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems as infants.
Six Women in New Faculty Roles at Colleges and Universities
The women in new faculty roles are Mary Ziegler at Florida State University, Sally Cockburn at Hamilton College, Christa Jackson at Iowa State University, Kelly Klump at Michigan State University, Cassi Pittman at Case Western Reserve University, and Laura Lindenfeld at the University of Maine.
This Week’s Round-Up of the Appointments of Women to High-Level Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Ramona Romero, Zora Mulligan, Alta Mauro, Jenna Colvin, Indira Guzman, LaToya Battle-Brown, Judi Segall, Betty Boatright, Anusha Zechella, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Amy Eichhorst, Maricel Cigales, Jane Schuh, and Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan,
Six Women Presented With Prestigious Honors
The honorees are Christine Franklin of the University of Georgia, Marjorie Perloff of Stanford University, Magda Peck of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jane McLeod of Indiana University, Vanessa Cook of Michigan State University, and Joan Mace of Ohio University.
Fifteen Women Appointed to Senior-Level Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Betty A. Block, Pamela L. Jennings, Carlia Smith, Claudia Donald, Stephanie McGowan, Sue B. Workman, Cori Fata-Hartley, Doreen D. Edwards, Linda Bonnin, Cynthia J. Cyrus, Cindy Weinstein, Malika Roman Isler, Alice C. Stewart, LLJuna Weir, and Stephanie Garst.
Six Women Appointed to Positions as Dean
The new deans are Kristina Ropella at Marquette University, Kimberly Suress Gaiters-Fields at Albany State, Elizabeth Simmons at Michigan State, Jacqueline S. Jackson at Anne Arundel Community College, Lisa Berreau at Utah State, and Debra L. Parker at the University of Findlay in Ohio.
Two Women Named Associate Deans at the Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Julie Funk was named associate dean of professional academic programs and student affairs and Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan was appointed associate dean for graduate studies and interim associate dean of research.
Fourteen Women Taking on New Administrative Duties at Colleges and Universities
The appointees are: Nancy L. Jones, Melissa Sanders, Venessa Funches, Joanna Young, Kenyatta Tatum Futterman, Zella Palmer, Linda Allen, Patricia M. Alvarez McHatton, Valerie Day, Nina King, Angela Simmons, Lisa Liseno, Loretta A. Moore, and Erinn Barcomb-Peterson.
Three Women Scholars Named to Endowed Chairs
The three women who have been appointed to named professorships are Kristin Boudreau at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Helen Reed at the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, and Cheryl Kerfeld at Michigan State University.
June Pierce Youatt Named Provost at Michigan State University
Dr. Youatt, a professor of human development and family studies, has served as interim provost since January 2013. She has been at the university as a student, faculty member, and administrator since 1969.
Ten Women Scholars Honored With Prestigious Awards
The honorees are Yiyun Li, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Viola L. Acoff, Helen Berman, Phebe Cramer, Nancy Folbre, Janet Corson-Rikert, Nancy Gertner, kacey Di Giacinto, and Dorinda Carter Andrews.
Awards for Five Women Academics
The honorees are Shali Zhang at the University of Montana, Shauna Carlisle at the University of Washington-Bothell, Rebecca L. Platt at Michigan State University, Lisa Tedesco at Emory University, and Maria C. Pantelia at the University of California at Irvine.
University Researchers Find Children Perceive More Gender Segregation Than Is Actually the Case
A study led by Jennifer Watling Neal, an assistant professr of psychology at Michigan State University, finds that young children have a perception that gender segregation is more prevalent in their relationships than is actually the case.
Two Women Scholars to Share a Modern Language Association Prize
Susan Gass of Michigan State University and Alison Mackey of Georgetown University will share the Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize from the Modern Language Association for their work in teaching English as a second language.
New Provost at the University of Georgia
Pamela S. Whitten has been serving as dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and professor of telecommunication, information studies, and media at Michigan State University.
Ten Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
The new appointees are Lorrina Goff-Rush, Suzanne Harrington, Renee Zientek, Renee Reijo Pera, Cynthia Roth, Dawn Thompson, Cheri Soileau, Lorna Stern, Sara Barton, and Mary Phillips.
Dorothy Anagnostopoulus Named Director of Teacher Education at the University of Connecticut
Dr. Anagnostopoulus, who previously led the urban teacher education program of Michigan State University, was chosen for her expertise on school reform and to “prepare teachers to work with the diverse students in Connecticut’s urban school districts.”
Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Provost at the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia has announced the selection of four finalists for the position of provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Two of the four finalists are women.
Non-Physical Dating Abuse Can Have Severe Impact on the Health of Teenage Girls
A new study led by Amy Bonomi, professor of human development and family studies at Michigan State University, has found that non-physical abuse, such as cyber stalking and verbal harassment can have a significant impact of the health of teenagers.
Dating Violence Leads to Less Education and Lower Lifetime Earnings
A study by led by Adrienne Adams, an assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University, finds that young women who experience dating violence as teenagers, tend to go on to receive lower levels of education resulting in lower lifetime earnings.
Michigan State University Seeks to Boost the Number of Women in Computer Science
Michigan State University is partnering with the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) in an initiative aimed at increasing the number of women pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Michigan State Administrator to Be the First Woman President of Kiwanis International
Sue Petrisin, associate director for alumni programs at Michigan State University, was elected to serve as president of Kiwanis International. When she becomes president in 2015, she will be the first woman to hold the post.
Two Women Named University Distinguished Professors at Michigan State
Michigan State University has announced that nine faculty members have earned the title of University Distinguished Professor. Two of the new appointees are women: Elizabeth Simmons, a professor of physics, and Cheryl Sisk, a professor of psychology.
University Study Finds That Women Who Wear Headscarfs Face Employment Discrimination
The researchers tracked whether the women were given a job application, interaction time with owners or managers, call backs for job interviews, and whether the women faced any outward hostility. The results showed that there was a negative result for women wearing headscarfs in all areas.
In Patriarchal Societies, Gender Discrimination Begins Before Birth
The study found that women in India who were pregnant with male babies were more likely than women pregnant with girls to get professional prenatal care, take iron supplements, and deliver their babies in a healthcare facility.
