Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: August 2024
Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: August 2024
Message From the Founding Dean
Welcome to the August edition of our Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences Newsletter! This month, we bring you news of a New York State grant to support our researchers in monitoring two invasive aquatic watermilfoil species here in upstate New York. We also share stories about two faculty promotions and a longtime faculty member who has been named professor emeritus. As well, we have other news from campus, including Clarkson's STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements. Please enjoy reading about our faculty and staff, and have a great rest of your summer!
— Lennart Johns, Founding Dean of Health and Life Sciences
Aquatic Invasive Species Research
Associate Professor and Chair of Biology Stefanie Kring is among three Clarkson researchers who have been awarded a grant by New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation to monitor two invasive aquatic watermilfoil species in Upstate New York. The research team will study Eurasian watermilfoil in Goose Bay and broadleaf watermilfoil in Norwood Lake.
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Brittany DiSalvo Promoted
Brittany DiSalvo has been promoted from clinical assistant professor to clinical associate professor of occupational therapy. DiSalvo’s research has focused on exploring effective stress management strategies for first-year occupational therapy students and enhancing students' engagement in interprofessional collaboration within the academic setting.
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Legault Named Chair
Lisa Legault has been promoted from associate professor to full professor of psychology and named chair of the Department of Psychology. Legault researches the role of motivation in positive social behavior. She uses behavioral, self-report, and neurophysiological indicators to understand the mechanisms involved in behavior change.
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Zeigler Named Professor Emeritus
Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy Stacey Zeigler has been named professor emeritus for 21 years of exemplary service to the University with the majority of these years in formal healthcare leadership and administrative roles. A licensed physical therapist and a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, Zeigler brings 30 years of clinical experience to her students.
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