All Entries Tagged With: "University of Pittsburgh"
The Provost at the University of Michigan Has Her Contract Extended
Martha Pollack was appointed provost at the University of Michigan in May 2013. Now the board of regents has extended her contract for a period of three additional years. She joined the university’s faculty in 2000 after teaching at the University of Pittsburgh.
New Administrative Posts for 18 Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s roundup of appointments of women to high-level administrative positions at colleges and universities across the United States.
Six Women in New Teaching Posts at Leading Universities
The women in new teaching roles are Carole R. Beal of the University of Florida, Denise Ogden of Penn State, Susan Shapiro of the University of Massachusetts, Theresa Rebeck at the University of Houston, J. Meejin Yoon of MIT, and Anne B. Newman at the University of Pittsburgh.
Three Women Added to the Faculty at Penn State-Beaver
The Pennsylvania State University Beaver Campus in Monaca, northwest of Pittsburgh, has announced the hiring of three women to its faculty: Amy Camodeca and Marissa Mendozza-Burcham in psychology and Stephanie Cabaracas in biology.
Nine Women in New Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities
The new appointees are Shamis Abdi, Leslie C. Davis, Lisa Cassis, DaVida Plummer Vanderploeg, Cynthia J. Brown, Naila M. Mamoon, LaTanya Buck, Jennifer Tiffany, and Karen A. Dowling.
Study Finds Racial Differences in Womens’ Ability to Lose Weight
Due to lower metabolic rates, African American women who are overweight and are trying to lose weight must consumer fewer calories or exercise more than White women to lose the same amount weight.
Study Says Not Enough Is Being Done to Prevent Birth Defects Among Women Who Take Acne Drug
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh finds that women who are prescribed a potent drug for acne, that can cause birth defects in the babies of women who are taking the drug, are not given adequate birth control information.
Six Women Academics Honored With Awards
The honorees are Rita Knuesel of the College of Saint Benedict, Elizabeth Capezutiof New York University, Margaret Potter of the University of Pittsburgh, Charlene Johnson of South Carolina State, Beth A. Todd of the University of Alabama, and Tamzen Stringham of the University of Nevada.
Two Deans Announce Their Intention to Step Down
Kim Tanzer is stepping down as dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia and Ann Dugan is leaving her post as assistant dean of the business school at the University of Pittsburgh.
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Faculty News: Eight Women in New Teaching Roles
The women in new teaching posts are L. Ebony Boulware, Pameal A. Weaver, Kemba Clapp, Kate Adams, Sandra Bastin, Hannah W. Hazard, Laura M. DeCastro, and Mary G. Padua.
Marlene Behrmann to Lead the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition
Dr. Behrmann is a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The center is a joint effort of Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh and sponsors an interdisciplinary graduate training program.
Two Women Administrators Announce Their Retirements
Kate Haugen is stepping down at the end of 2013 from her post as vice president for student affairs at North Dakota State University and Madelyn Ross is retiring as vice chancellor for national media relations at the University of Pittsburgh.
Study Finds a Gender Gap in Self Control Among U.S. Youths, But No Similar Gap for Asian Children
A new study led by Shannon Wanless, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, finds that there is a large gender gap in self control among children in the United States. However, no gender gap was found among children in three Asian countries.
Five Women Professors Selected for Prestigious Honors
The honorees are Heather Erwin of the University of Kentucky, Sarah Cowie of the University of Nevada, Sheila Crane of the University of Virginia, Alberta Sbragia of the University of Pittsburgh, and Valerie Wayda of West Virginia University.
Women With High Math and Verbal Abilities Tend to Pursue Careers Outside of STEM Fields
The study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Michigan found that women with high skill levels in mathematics but lower abilities in verbal skills are the ones who tend to pursue careers in STEM disciplines.
Anna Balazs Is Named the 2013 Mines Medalist
The Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, has been named the 2013 Mines Medalist by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for her work with advanced polymers.
A Dozen Women in New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Here is this week’s summary of news of appointments of women to key administrative posts at colleges and universities across the United States.
University of Pittsburgh Study Finds Correlation Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Low Birthweight Babies
The study found that mothers with low levels of vitamin D during their first 26 weeks of pregnancy delivered babies that were on average 46 grams lighter than mothers who were not deficient in vitamin D.
Nine Women With New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
Here is this week’s summary of women who have been named to key administrative positions at college and universities across the United States.
Director of University of Pittsburgh Press Announces Her Retirement
Cynthia Miller has led the university press since 1995. During her tenure, the press published more than 850 titles.
Two Women Elected to the Board of the Academy of American Poets
In addition to writing poetry, both Toi Derricotte and Jane Hirshfield have spent a great deal of time teaching in the college classroom.
Pitt Professor Wins Book Award From the Modern Language Association
Nancy Condee is a professor of Slavic languages and literatures and director of the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Academic Women Who Won 2011 Genius Awards
Three of the winners teach at the University of Michigan.
Pitt Scholar Named to Homeland Security Panel on Data Security
Lisa S. Nelson holds four degrees from the University of Wisconsin.
Four Women Appointed to Distinguished Faculty Positions
Deborah Watkins Bruner, Pinar Keskinocak, Angela Gronenborn, and Deborah Feltz have been named to new posts.
