Dr. Ehrich has been a faculty member with Virginia Tech since 1980. Her scientific discoveries have influenced broader research on how neurotoxic organophosphates harm humans.
Cynthia Wyeth Peterson led the University of Connecticut planetarium and observatory for several decades and was the institution's first woman professor of physics. She retired in 2016 after nearly 50 years of service.
The Southern Historical Association has awarded their 2024 John W. Blassingame Award to Manisha Sinha, professor of history at the University of Connecticut. She is being honored of her research into African American history and her mentorship of African American students.
Dr. Johnon was a longtime professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She also spent several years of her career as a practicing trial lawyer.
Over 40 years ago, Dr. Maquat discovered the biological process known as nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. Her research has resulted in significant breakthroughs in the understanding of a wide range of diseases, including cystic fibrosis and cancer.
For the past 30 years, Dr. Burgess has been a faculty member with the School of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut. Her research in pharmaceutics has led to nearly 300 publications and 10 U.S. patents.
The Harvard Centennial Medal is awarded annually to Harvard University graduate alumni who have made significant contributions to society. Over the past 50 years, Dr. Ferree has conducted extensive research on gender studies in both American and European contexts.
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed dean at universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].
