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Project Leadership
Dr. Cheryl Geisler, Principal Investigator and Chairman of Rensselaer's Department of Language, Literature and Communication. Dr. Geisler has researched the issues faced by women faculty and authored several articles on barriers to women's advancement in the academy. Dr. Geisler continues to research and writre on many aspects of technology and design in communication.. Dr. Geisler is interested in analyzing the networks in communication affecting career advancement.
Principal Invesitgator Cheryl Geisler
   
Dr. Deborah Kaminski, Co-Investigator. Professor of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Kaminski has had a long career in teaching at the Institute, leading to her Excellence in Teaching Award in 2006. She has researched the changing face of faculty under the tenure of President Shirley Jackson and closely monitored women's advancement in addition to many service and advisory responsibilities. She has co-authored the 13+ Club article on advancement at Rensselaer.
Deborah Kaminski, Co-PI
   

Dr. Robert Palazzo, Provost an Co-Investigator. Dr. Palazzo has supported the Ramp-UP initiative as an advocate, hosting luncheons for women faculty, providing an e-newsletter and working continuously on Work-Life initiatives to support faculty families. He previously headed the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) opened in 2004 and is committed to growth and innovation throughout the Institute.

Provost and CoInvestigator

Advisory Board

Select members from a cross section of ranks and departments representing faculty and administration have joined the leadership team to guide and support the project. [See Profiles]
Faculty Coaches
In Year Two, this Advisory Board includes two new members, who serve the project as Faculty Coaches in the School of Science and Engineering. [More]
Project Administrator
Coordinator for events, programs, and finance working with leadership and faculty on research, awards initiatives and communication.

 
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NEWS: Career Proposals CareerCampaignRFP2008 (2).pdf


Departmental Cultural Change Awards profiled in Inside Rensselaer