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Allison Neal has worn many hats at Norwich University — biology professor, mentor, course innovator, women in STEM trailblazer. Now she’s had a crowning achievement, a statewide award for professional excellence. Neal won the Vermont Women in Higher Education’s Peggy R. Williams Emerging Professional Award in Oct. 2019. Neal joins Tolya Stonorov, associate professor of architecture (2016), Dr. Megan Doczi, associate professor of biology (2014) and Dr. Elizabeth Gurian, associate professor of criminal justice (2013) as current Norwich faculty to receive the award.
Read more at: https://www.norwich.edu/news/2010-science-ofsuccess-norwich-biology-professor-earns-award-for-excellence
—Allison Neal, PhD
About Charles A. Dana Professorships
The Charles A. Dana Professorship began in 1972 and is endowed by the Charles A. Dana Foundation. Created by New York state legislator and philanthropist Charles Dana, these professorships honor faculty who are leaders in their field, produce excellent scholarship, and develop innovative programming for the benefit of their students.
Page C. Spiess wins the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®
Page C. Spiess, a lecturer, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, fellow, Institute for Innovation in Teaching & Learning, academic integrity officer, Residential Programs, chair, Academic Integrity Committee, was honored with the statewide recognition hosted by the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce in November 2021.
This award recognizes a woman, 40 years or younger, who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their own business or profession; provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and who serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. Norwich University had two professors as finalists—Prof. Spiess and Prof. Tara Kulkarni, associate professor and chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management, director, Center for Global Resilience and Security.
“I was truly honored and humbled to be a finalist for this award,” Spiess said. “The experience was made sweeter because I could share it with a mentor from Norwich University, Professor Tara Kulkarni. I would like to spend this next year increasing awareness of the many young Vermont women who are also leaders in their communities: who live authentically, learn constantly, advocate fiercely and act courageously on a daily basis as the ATHENA Leadership Model states.”
Read more: https://www.norwich.edu/news/3467-norwichuniversity-professor-earns-statewide-leadership-award
Darlene Olsen recognized as Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics
Darlene Olsen was recognized in 2021 as a Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics. Prof. Olsen serves as Norwich coordinator for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network and was the 2013 Homer L. Dodge Award winner for Excellence in Teaching.
