“Leading to Excellence”
NSF ADVANCE Grant: Project CEOS (Comprehensive Equity at Ohio State)
The goal of Project CEOS is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers through research-based interventions that transform the workplace culture. These interventions will increase women’s participation in the scientific and engineering workforce at Ohio State. Participating colleges include Biological, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences; Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine.
Project CEOS Proud to Welcome Dr. Susan Williams 
Project CEOS (Comprehensive Equity at Ohio State) is proud to announce that Dr. Susan Williams, Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources and Professor of English, has accepted our invitation to join us as Co-Investigator to the project.
Dr. Williams was previously the director of graduate studies and the interim vice chair in the Department of English before joining the Office of Academic Affairs in April 2009. She is the recipient of the OSU Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, the OSU Distinguished Faculty Service Award, and of grants and fellowships from the American Antiquarian Society, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women fund. We are fortunate to have the benefit of her administrative experience and firm commitment to faculty success.
Project REACH update:
Participants should reserve the following Friday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. for Project REACH - February 26th, April 2nd, April 23rd, and May 14th.
Location is TBA ASAP.
Project Reach
Extend the Reach of your Research
A Special Workshop Series for Tenured Women at Ohio State
The potential of commercialization to provide impact
Applications/Nominations Due January 15, 2010
Every faculty member wants her research to make a difference, yet most view the end product of their work as the refereed publication or conference presentation. This workshop series, cosponsored with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Research, will introduce faculty to a different route to provide impact, by partnering with commercial entities. For more information:
Project Reach Announcement (pdf)
Project Reach Announcement (word)
Project Reach Application (pdf)
Project Reach Application (word)
Project CEOS Names Project Director
Dr. Mary C. Juhas, senior assistant dean for Diversity and Outreach in the College of Engineering since 2002, has been named program director. Juhas also holds an appointment as research scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She has recently completed a two-year rotation at the National Science Foundation where she was program director for diversity and outreach in the Directorate for Engineering. The goals of Project CEOS are in perfect alignment with Juhas’ work in advocacy for underrepresented groups in the sciences and engineering.
Transformational Leadership Model
Project Reach Announcement (word)
Project Reach Application (pdf)
Project Reach Application (word)
Dr. Mary C. Juhas, senior assistant dean for Diversity and Outreach in the College of Engineering since 2002, has been named program director. Juhas also holds an appointment as research scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She has recently completed a two-year rotation at the National Science Foundation where she was program director for diversity and outreach in the Directorate for Engineering. The goals of Project CEOS are in perfect alignment with Juhas’ work in advocacy for underrepresented groups in the sciences and engineering. To achieve these goals, a Transformational Leadership Model has been developed that will:
- Improve recruitment and retention of women and minority faculty
- Improve diversity of faculty and students
- Augment the pool of senior women available for leadership positions
Project CEOS Leadership
The co-investigators and management structure include representation from seven colleges/schools and the Office of Human Resources (view complete list):
- Dr. Jill Bystydzienski: professor and chair, Department of Women’s Studies, College of Humanities
- Dr. Anne Carey: associate professor of Earth Sciences
- Dr. Anand Desai: professor, John Glenn School of Public Affairs
- Dr. Joan Herbers (principal investigator): professor, Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, College of Biological Sciences
- Dr. Anne Massaro: project manager, Office of Human Resources
- Dr. Carolyn Merry: professor and chair, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Geodetic Sciences, College of Engineering
- Dr. Jean Sander: professor and associate dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
This information is supported by the National Science Foundation under NSF Grant No. HRD-0811123. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
This information is supported by the National Science Foundation under NSF Grant No. HRD-0811123. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
