Women Role Models

Nancy Hopkins: Zebrafish and Cancer: What’s the Connection?

Pam Van Londen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:08:09 +0000

Through her rapport with the zebrafish, Nancy Hopkins has made large contributions to the fields of developmental biology and cancer research. But her model organism, and to some degree her particular slant on molecular biology, were a matter of serendipity, as she relates to this MIT Museum audience.

Nancy Hopkins. September 19, 2006. Running Time: 58:17. Published by MIT World Distributed Intelligence.

Hong Liu converts sewage into hydrogen fuel

Pam Van Londen — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:14:13 +0000

OSU researcher Hong Liu converts sewage into hydrogen gas in preparation for auto fuel. Audio interview available at OPB.org. Hydrogen Fuel From Sewage Demonstrated In OSU Lab, by Tom Banse, Olympia, WA October 12, 2008.

Lilia Toson wins National Parliamentary Debate tournament

Pam Van Londen — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:27:12 +0000

A documentary by Ashley Pinedo featuring Lilia Toson at the 2006 National Parliamentary Debate Association’s national tournament at Oregon State University. Focuses on what Lilia has achieved and what she has had to overcome to be successful in the college debate community.

Anita Summers honored by OSU

Pam Van Londen — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:16:56 +0000

Oregon State University Alumni Association Honorary Alumni Award for 2008 goes to Anita Summers.

Math Doesn’t Suck

Pam Van Londen — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:46:04 +0000

Ira Flatow of Science Friday discusses math education with Danica McKellar–aka Winnie Cooper on the television series “The Wonder Years.” McKellar, who graduated from UCLA with a degree in math, is the author of “Math Doesn’t Suck.” Produced by Flora Lichtman.

Thank you to our 2008 interns

Pam Van Londen — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:26:55 +0000

Freshman intern Erin McGuire (Tektronix Scholar) will be headed to University of Oregon’s Math program in the Fall. During her time with Women Role Models, she single-handedly documented our plans and wrote a grant. Her dedication and work ethic are outstanding. She will be missed!

Graduating Senior, Amanda Rickenbach, has produced five video interviews this year, all of which are hosted here and on YouTube. Her dedication to completing this work while finishing her degree is greatly appreciated. Her work producing our first year’s worth of interviews will inspire many interns to come!

Thank you both for your contributions to this program and to the many girls and women who need to know “they can do it!”

Dr. Anita Azarenko nurtures academics at Oregon State University

Pam Van Londen — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:03:21 +0000

Dr. Anita Azarenko, head of Oregon State University’s Horticulture department, discusses her mission to contribute to helping the world provide high-quality and sustainable food sources. She also discusses discrimination along her path to international recognition. Read more at her web site or a recent article from Oregon Agriculture Progressmagazine entitled She visits Europe almost every day. 9:42. Â© Women Role Models 2008. Recorded and edited by Amanda Rickenbach.

Dr. Toni Doolen makes a contribution at Oregon State University

Pam Van Londen — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:53:55 +0000

Oregon State University’s Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Dr. Toni Doolen, discusses her dedication to quality higher education and gender biases in the Engineering field. 9:54. Â© Women Role Models 2008. Recorded and edited by Amanda Rickenbach.

WITI’s Hall of Fame has 60+ video interviews

Pam Van Londen — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:26:34 +0000

Women in Technology International (WITI) is a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million. Membership provides connections, resources, opportunities and a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other. Their Hall of Fame page has 60+ video interviews.

Interview with Dr. Stella Coakley

Erin McGuire — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:15:25 +0000