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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a career that has included both academia and the private sector, Dr. Teik C. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.” in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University, his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and his Ph.D.

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Q&A: Jayathi Murthy Works to Deliver Higher Education Across Oregon

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

A mechanical engineer with decades of experience in both academia and industry, she was previously the dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. Jayathi Murthy’s term as president of Oregon State University began in September 2022.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Similarities Between Industry and Academia. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. So by the time I got into this perspective of being in academia, that piece was part of how I operated.

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Intrigued by Bats

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He is now an assistant professor in the department of evolution, ecology, and organismal biology at The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus. He envisioned a career working at a pet store or with the state wildlife department. “It’s one of my earliest memories, seeing a bat hanging somewhere and wanting to touch it.”

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. Riverso, however, hails from a distinguished background in private industry, specifically in engineering and construction. Anita Olson Gustafson – Presbyterian College (S.C.)

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Staying Relevant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Natalia Rodriguez Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Associate Director of Population Health and Health Equity, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering Age: 35 Education: B.S., engineering, the University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.” Department of Defense on science and technology.