"Marquette’s commitment to the search for knowledge through curiosity, research, and innovation creates a special environment in which to learn and grow," said Dr. Tahmassebi. "I look forward to engaging in that pursuit through my role and hope to maintain and enhance the academic and student experience at Marquette University."
A Purdue faculty member since 2022, Dr. Kirby leverages theories of self, identity, and acculturation to explore why diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts often fail to obtain their desired goals.
The appointments are Heather Parsons at the University of Washington, Esther Duflo at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, JoAnna Leyenaar at Dartmouth College, Pam Taub at the University of California, San Diego, Liz Arnold at Syracuse University, and Mary Rose Papandrea at George Washington University.
The Rochester Institute of Technology has selected Caroline Solomon to lead its National Technical Institute for the Deaf. In addition to her research in aquatic science, Dr. Solomon has dedicated her career to supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM.
Dr. Mary Brunkow is one of three recipients of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Currently serving as a program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, she is an alumna of the University of Washington and Princeton University.
The appointments are Marjornette Jefferson at Meharry Medical College, Terri Hooper at Benedict College, Heather Horn at the University of Washington, Dawn Daniels at Washington State University, Wendy Lin-Cook at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Ruth Lopez at Alverno College, Victoria Farnsworth at the University of Mississippi, Heidi Grunwald at North Dakota State University, and Laura Franklin at the University of New Mexico.
In oncology research, articles authored by women receive less attention and are cited less than articles authored by men, which could contribute to gender disparities in career advancement, funding opportunities, and academic recognition.
The honorees are Carol Rosen of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Reena Mehra of the University of Washington, and Ilene Rosen of the University of Pennsylvania.
While boys and girls continue to associate computer science and engineering as professions for men, a new study has found K-12 students are more likely to believe women are stronger performers in mathematics and just as competent as men in science.
The appointments are Savanna Wood at Northwestern University in Illinois, Tammy Moore at Hollins University in Virginia, Tina Pamintuan at the University of Washington, Kang Xia at Michigan State University, and Sonya Maria Hadrigan at the University of Rochester in New York.
According to the study's findings, a large portion of women who died by firearm suicide in the U.S. had limited or no history of mental or physical health concerns prior to their deaths, suggesting a need to develop new prevention strategies outside of healthcare settings.
