In May 2021, The Ohio State University put health and safety protocols in place to hold not one but two in-person commencement ceremonies, presenting 12,345 degrees and certificates to graduates. “There’s really something to the Buckeye spirit,” says Ohio State President Dr. Kristina M. Johnson. Johnson began her tenure at Ohio State in August 2020—the latest step in what has … [Read more...] about Innovating in Academia: Expanding Access to Higher Education
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The Educating Apple: Wozniak Supports Innovative Global Technology Projects
Janet Wozniak is enamored with the natural world, be it the small animals in her California backyard or the birds she tagged and studied in Mexico when she traveled there from Baldwin City, Kansas, while an undergraduate at Baker University. The daughter of a teacher and a school superintendent, she possesses a passion for the biological sciences and a love of learning in … [Read more...] about The Educating Apple: Wozniak Supports Innovative Global Technology Projects
Career Advisor: Five Tips for Navigating the Workplace: Value your rights and identity while maintaining the rights of others
As a woman and a Muslim, with a hijab, who works in engineering, specifically in academia, I am a minority from many perspectives. As such, I have always been asked at events, and on a personal level, how did I manage to survive all the differences and succeed. That was why I would like to take the time to reflect on some key points that are useful for minorities and racialized … [Read more...] about Career Advisor: Five Tips for Navigating the Workplace: Value your rights and identity while maintaining the rights of others
Women to Watch: Lifting Humanity From Serious Problems: Scaglione continually adapts and explores new research areas
If it seems like Dr. Anna Scaglione has jumped on many different topics in her research, that was by design. “I appreciate people who have the patience to drill down and remain in one area for their scholarly career, but I’ve moved my research interests and work areas quite a bit to develop new expertise, hoping to bring a fresh point of view,” she says. “There may not seem to … [Read more...] about Women to Watch: Lifting Humanity From Serious Problems: Scaglione continually adapts and explores new research areas
Women to Watch: Boundless Energy
When Dr. Giovanna Oriti was asked to serve as general chair of the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) for 2021, she initially declined. “I’m a perfectionist, and I knew this role could be really stressful for me,” she recalls. Realizing she would be the first woman to hold this leadership role, however, Oriti changed her mind. “I saw I had a unique … [Read more...] about Women to Watch: Boundless Energy
