Women in Science 2009

Twenty-two UCSD women faculty in the physical sciences and engineering are profiled in an exhibit at the Science & Engineering Library celebrating Women’s History Month. From elementary particle theory to earthquake engineering, from cognitive science to cyberinfrastructure, the research interests of these women cover a wide and diverse range of endeavors. But a common thread running through many of their personal statements is a passion for what they do. Some were inspired to follow their dreams at a very young age – one CSE professor wrote her first computer game in 7th grade. Another followed in her father’s footsteps and became an engineer. Another one is passionate about positively impacting the world around her. One even wrote a chemistry fairy tale for kids. All have found fascination in science, math, or engineering.

Read the profiles of these inspirational women below.

	Kim Baldridge, SDSC		Fran Berman, SDSC, CSE
	Karen L. Christman, Bioengineering		Alison Coil, Physics
	Virginia De Sa, Cognitive Science		Jeanne Ferrante, CSE
	Marye Anne Fox, Chancellor		Elizabeth Jenkins, Physics
	Judy Kim, Chemistry & Biochemistry		Marta Kutas, Cognitive Science
	Jean M. Mandler, Cognitive Science		Alison Marsden, MAE
	Susan Marx, CSE		Linda Rothschild, Mathematics
	Tajana Simunic Rosing, CSE		Beth Simon, CSE
	Lanping Amy Sung, Bioengineering		Jan Talbot, Nanoengineering
	Susan Serota Taylor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator		Lelli Van Den Einde, Structural Engineering
	Ruth Williams, Mathematics		Ronghui (Lily) Xu, Mathematics, and Family and Preventive Medicine