LAS mathematics program receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Bridge the Gap program recognized for innovation in diversity and inclusion.
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Richard Mansbach receives the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award
Richard Mansbach, a professor in the Department of Political Science, has been awarded the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Studies Association (ISA)-Midwest Region. The Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 2000 and is given annually to a scholar who has significantly influenced the ISA-Midwest region. Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholars have … Continue reading Richard Mansbach receives the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award
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Emma Murray awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship
Emma Murray, a lecturer in the Department of English, has been awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship through the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Artist Fellowship Program provides support to artists, filmmakers, musicians and creative writers who demonstrate exceptional creativity and the capacity to contribute to the innovation and … Continue reading Emma Murray awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship
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Manisha Sharma serves as featured speaker for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs
Manisha Sharma was recently a featured speaker for the Assocation of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Sharma shared her writing and mentorship experiences in a speech that is available on the AWP YouTube channel. The AWP provides support, advocacy, resources and community to nearly 50,000 writers, 550 college and university creative writing programs, and 150 … Continue reading Manisha Sharma serves as featured speaker for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs
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Javier Vela named 2021 American Chemical Society Fellow
Javier Vela, University Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named to the 2021 cohort of American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows. According to the ACS website, the fellows program began in 2009 as a way to recognize and honor ACS members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession … Continue reading Javier Vela named 2021 American Chemical Society Fellow
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Kathleen Hilliard elected vice president of the American Historical Association, Teaching Division
The American Historical Association (AHA) recently announced its 2021 election results and Kathleen Hilliard, associate professor in the Department of History, has been elected vice president of the American Historical Society, Teaching Division. Established in 1884, the AHA is the largest organization of professional historians in the world. With more than 12,000 members, the AHA … Continue reading Kathleen Hilliard elected vice president of the American Historical Association, Teaching Division
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Charlie Nagle earns National Science Foundation grant
Charlie Nagle, associate professor of Spanish, has earned a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The $249,079 award will support Nagel’s research until August, 2024. Nagle is the Principal Investigator for the research, “A longitudinal approach to examining perception-production links in second language speech sound learning.” He will collaborate with researchers at the University … Continue reading Charlie Nagle earns National Science Foundation grant
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David A.M. Peterson’s book “Ignored Racism” earns Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association
David A.M. Peterson, professor in the Department of Political Science and the Lucken Professor of Political Science, is the co-recipient of the Best Book Award from the Race and Ethnic Politics section of the American Political Science Association. Peterson won the award for his book, “Ignored Racism.”