Maria Valdovinos, associate professor of psychology at Drake University, has been promoted to fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).
Category: Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
Hamad Interviewed By Arabic-Language News Agency Alhurra
Mahmoud Hamad, assistant professor of politics, gave an extended interview to Alhurra, a United States-based Arabic-language television network.
Yu Discusses Intellectual Property Reforms in Finnish Ambassador’s Residence in Beijing
Peter K. Yu, director of the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School, delivered a presentation on intellectual property law reform in the Finnish Ambassador's Residence in Beijing, China.
Koch presents at 33rd annual Charleston Conference
Teresa Koch, professor of librarianship and Collections Development Librarian at Cowles Library, presented at the 33rd annual Charleston Conference in Charleston, South Carolina.
Lazareva named editor-in-chief of Behavioural Processes journal
Olga Lazareva, associate professor of psychology, has been named editor-in-chief of Behavioural Processes effective January 1, 2015. Already an associate editor for the journal, she will replace C.D.L. Wynne as editor-in-chief handling manuscripts on behavior analysis, comparative cognition, and experimental psychology. Lazareva’s current research interests focus on behavioral and neurobiological aspects of early visual processes in...
Haedicke publishes article in “Contexts”
Michael Haedicke, associate professor of sociology, had a feature article published in the Summer 2014 issue of Contexts. The article, titled “Small Co-ops in a Whole Foods World,” examines the difficulties natural food co-op stores encounter in an increasingly competitive market. It details the strategies these member-owned, mission-driven businesses have put in place to push...
Alexander receives mathematics teaching award
Mathematics professor Dan Alexander received the 2014 Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics from the Iowa Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Lee Jolliffe to present paper at 19th Century Press symposium
Lee Jolliffe, associate professor of journalism, will present her paper at the Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Freedom Expression in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Nov 7. Her paper, titled “Afire! Abolitionists’ Speech and Press,” examines the suppression of human rights activists’ speech against slavery. The paper is part of a series...
Benjamin Gardner’s paintings featured in NYC group exhibition
Benjamin Gardner, associate professor of art and design, has four paintings included in a group exhibition at Gallery Molly Krom in New York City.
Mahmoud Hamad speaks at constitutional law conference in Lebanon
Mahmoud Hamad, associate professor of politics, participated in the Arab Association of Constitutional Law’s third annual conference on the implementation of human rights in Beirut, Lebanon. The conference, held October 16-17, was organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in collaboration with Lebanese University and the Constitutional Council of the Republic of...