Faculty/Staff Spotlights

  1. April 15, 2019 Photo of Jen Proctor in her office

    “It’s part of our nature to visually suss each other out. We try not to, but we do it all the time.”

    Jen Proctor, an associate professor of journalism and screen studies at UM-Dearborn, who has created the film “Am I Pretty?”

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  2. April 8, 2019 Photo of Sara Adlerstein

    “I thought, I can bring the art here. And this is going to play a role in communicating science in a different way.”

    Sara Adlerstein, associate research scientist in the School for Environment and Sustainability

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  3. March 25, 2019 Photo of Anne McNeil

    “The first time I became aware that I was a woman in science was in graduate school. … I ran into a lot of ‘guy culture.’”

    Anne McNeil, professor of chemistry and creator of Diversify Chemistry, which helps people find individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds in chemistry

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  4. March 18, 2019 Photo of Victoria Bigelow with a music book

    “In Flint, you have a whole school district of kids juxtaposed with a beautiful cultural center that they have not had access to and no access to programming during the day. It was important for me to try and change that.”

    Victoria Bigelow, an evaluation coordinator at the School of Education, uses her skills and passion to help connect Flint’s students to the art of music.

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  5. February 25, 2019 Photo of Lisa Belanger Neal

    “I know why we’re doing an autopsy — we’re trying to help families get answers. It is an honor to play a small role in a family’s healing process.”

    Lisa Belanger Neal, biomedical photographer for Autopsy & Forensic Services under the Department of Pathology

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  6. February 18, 2019 Photo of Janine Leah Capsouras

    “Whenever people asked me what I wanted to do with my life, it’s always been to rescue animals. And I’m doing that.”

    Janine Leah Capsouras, administrative and project coordinator at the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, is an activist against human trafficking and works with an animal rescue group.

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  7. February 11, 2019 Photo of Irv Leon

    “So what initially was a research interest became very personally relevant for me.”

    Irv Leon, clinical psychologist and adjunct associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology

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  8. February 4, 2019 Photo of Erin Byrnes

    “I knew that I wanted to run for something where I could have an immediate, tangible impact.”

    Erin Byrnes, democratic engagement lead for the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, and member of the Dearborn City Council.

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  9. January 21, 2019 Photo of Nils Walter

    “Our everyday experience is made up of the small single molecules that make up all matter around us.”

    Nils G. Walter, Francis S. Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics and Biological Chemistry

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  10. January 14, 2019

    “I come from a family of strong women, so whether it was on the playground or in a classroom, it bothered me when I saw girls not being treated equally.”

    Yasamin Kusunoki, assistant professor of nursing and a faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research

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