The AMSTEMM Team
AMSTEMM is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation and by the University of Kentucky. It is staffed by a number of professionals who are responsible for all aspects of the recruitment, retention, and graduation of STEM students from Appalachia and Minority backgrounds, as well as women STEM majors.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert S. Tannenbaum Dr. Tannenbaum, Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies at UK, has over 35 years of service in higher education. He has degrees in chemistry and science education, and extensive experience with undergraduate programs in the STEM disciplines. He currently directs the Beckman Scholars and undergraduate research programs at UK and edits the UK Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship, Kaleidoscope, as well as teaching various courses including a Discovery Seminar. Homepage: http://www.uky.edu/~rst
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Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Jefferey L. Osborn Dr. Osborn is professor of Biology and outreach professor of Biology for the NSF-Funded Appalachian Math Science Partnership (AMSP). His research interests include (in education) effective models of teaching mathematics and science among urban Suburban and rural K-12 students and (in physiology) regulation of arterial pressure; neural control of renal function; renal sympathetic mediation of hypertension; and control of blood pressure by the hypothalamus. Homepage: http://www.uky.edu/~jlosbo3/ |
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Coordinator/Recruiter/Advisor: Ms. Suzanne Scheff Sue's background in advising and program development spans many years both in California (UC Irvine) and Kentucky (UK). Although she is not a native Kentuckian, she did receive her degree from UK in 1983 and is a big UK basketball fan. Her years spent in the UK College of Engineering as Director of the Women in Engineering program (1991 - 2005) "opened her eyes" to what engineers really do and the realization of how important it is for women to enter engineering to have input into tomorrow's realities. As AMSTEMM's coordinator/advisor, Sue finds her days full of rewarding experiences and wonderful students. |
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Faculty Consultant/ Chair of the AMSTEMM Advisory Board: Dr. Joanna M. Badagliacco Dr. Badagliacco is Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Discovery Seminar Program, winner of the UK "Outstanding Teacher" award, and an expert and consultant on poverty and family homelessness in Appalachia. |
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Faculty Consultant: Dr. Dwight B. Billings Dr. Billings is Professor of Sociology, past Director of the UK Appalachian Center, past President of the Appalachian Studies Association, editor of the Journal of Appalachian Studies, and winner of the "Outstanding Teacher" and Research Professorship awards at UK. Professor Billings' interests include social stratification, Appalachian and regional studies, poverty, and social theory. Homepage: http://www.uky.edu/AS/Sociology/faculty/billings.html |
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Program Evaluator: Dr. James G. Hougland, Jr. Dr. Hougland is Chair of the Department of Sociology, past Director of the UK Appalachian Center, an Appalachian scholar, and an expert on project evaluation. Professor Hougland's research interests include sociology of organizations, industry in community context, voluntary sector research, sociology of religion, and evaluation research. Homepage: |
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Program Evaluator: Dr. Donald B. Witzke Dr. Witzke is a member of the research faculty of the Department of Pathology and an expert on the evaluation of sponsored research projects. |
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Administrative Associate: Jennifer Pody Jennifer Pody gained valuable grant experience in a previous position at the University of Kentucky and has worked with Appalachian programs at Berea College. She plans on attaining a degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development with a minor in Appalachian Studies. Originally from Alabama, Jennifer has spent most of her life in Kentucky and considers it home. |
