Dr. Ondrechen has taught chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern University in Boston for more than 45 years. She was recently honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for her life-long dedication to mentoring students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM.
Here is this week’s roundup of women scholars who have been appointed to new positions in the academic world. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
In a survey of some 3,000 Canadians and Americans, the authors found women participants were more likely to be generally "risk-averse" than men, and 11 percent more likely to say AI's risks outweigh its benefits.
Although pharmacy technicians overall had a 14 percent lower risk of suicide between 2011 and 2022, women working in this profession had a 22 percent higher risk of suicide than women in the general population, according to a new study led by the University of California, San Diego.
For decades, research has documented women's lower levels of trust in scientific institutions compared to men. According to a new study, this may be largely due to women's persistent underrepresentation in the STEM workforce.
“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success,” said Dr. Griffith. “I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region.”
A faculty member since 2014, Dr. Andrzejewski has led the university's Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics for seven years; first as interim dean from 2018 until her permanent dean appointment in 2021.
The women scholars who are taking on new provost appointments are Barbara Rodriguez at the University of New Mexico, Lauren Lee McIntyre at Michigan State University, Beth Winkelstein at Northeastern University in Boston, and Voki Pophristic at Rowan University in New Jersey.
“Madison College is poised for transformative success, and I am honored to be part of it,” said Dr. Berne. "What stood out to me was the deep pride people feel for this college and the meaningful purpose behind everything happening here."
According to a new study led by doctors at the University of California, San Diego, women physicians are 53 percent more likely to die by suicide than women who are not physicians.
Dr. Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts, has conducted extensive research on the understanding of sickle cell disease and orthopedic tissue engineering, as well as advancing diversity and belonging in engineering education and research.
Dr. Minus taught mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern University for more than a decade. Earlier this year, she stepped away from Northeastern to become senior vice president and CTO for Hexcel.
