Priscilla Nelson
Priscilla Nelson was the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey from May 2005 to November 2008.[1][2]
She is currently the Department Head and Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines.[3]
Education
Priscilla holds a bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from the University of Rochester.[4] She earned her Master's degrees in Geology from Indiana University and in Structural Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. She also has a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Cornell University (1983).
Honors and awards
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Honorary Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Eminent Engineer of Tau Beta Pi
- First president of the American Rock Mechanics Association
- Former president of the Geo-Institute of ASCE
- Former Chair of the Division of Engineering in AAAS.
| Preceded by: William C. Van Buskirk, PhD |
Provost of New Jersey Institute of Technology May 2005-Nov 2008 |
Succeeded by: Ian Gatley, PhD |
References
- ↑ http://www.njit.edu/president/docs/2005/provost.php 'NJIT : Memorandum by Robert A. Altenkirch dated 26 January 2005 (New Provost Appointment)'
- ↑ http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-426.php 'NJIT Provost To Resign Nov. 28: Will Pursue International Projects'
- ↑ http://inside.mines.edu/Mining-Priscilla-Nelson
- ↑ http://www.njit.edu/news/spotlight/2006/jan/index.php 'NJIT -- Spotlight - NJIT Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Katrina'
External links
- 'NJIT : - May 2005 -- Priscilla Nelson named Provost of New Jersey Institute of Technology'
- 'NJIT : Expert Database -- For the Media - Priscilla Nelson'
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