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PeopleSchool of History, Technology and Society
Mary Frank Fox, professor of sociology, School of History, Technology and Society, has
been chosen SWS (Sociologists for Women in Society) Feminist Lecturer 2000. The award is
for a “prominent feminist scholar, who has made a commitment to social change.” As
Feminist Lecturer 2000, Mary Frank Fox will deliver a lecture to college campuses and
professional meetings. Her topic is women, science and engineering.
Anne Steinemann, assistant professor, City Planning, won the National Science Foundation CAREER award. This award is NSF’s highest honor given to junior faculty. The four-year grant supports integrated research and educational activities. Her work will focus on water resources and environmental hazard mitigation. The Senate and the Council of the University of Natal have conferred the degree of Doctor of Architecture, honoris causa, on Professor Ron Lewcock. He will be awarded the degree at their graduation ceremony in April and will deliver the commencement address.
Professor Chris Nelson, City Planning, has won Best of ACSP for 1999 based on a paper
he presented to the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in November. The paper
was on where to locate major league sports stadiums to maximize economic activity.
He will receive the award at the American Planning Association conference in Seattle
in April.
Manufacturing Research Center Research Manager Andrew Dugenske has been elected to a
two-year term on the board of directors of the Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers
Association (SMEMA). SMEMA is an international organization of companies that
manufacture equipment or develop software for the electronics industry. Its objective
is to advance the industry by providing leadership and producing standards.
Professor Jonathan Colton has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME). Other fellows of the ASME from the Woodruff School are: William Black,
Wayne Book, Gene Colwell (retired), Robert Fulton, Jerry Ginsberg, Prasanna Kadaba,
David McDowell, Farrokh Mistree, Robert Nerem, Richard Salant, Raymond Vito, Ward Winer
and Ben Zinn.
Approved by the Office of External Affairs on 09/24/97
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