Two children’s picture books by Thrity Umrigar, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of English, have received positive reviews. Sugar in Milk (Running Press) received starred reviews from BookPage, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and was featured in the Wall Street Journal. It’s also an Amazon Editors’ pick Binny’s Diwali (Scholastic) came out in September and receive a strong review in BookList.’
Justine Howe, associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies, is the editor of the recently released The Routledge Handbook of Islam and Gender, featuring 32 original essays. Written by a team of international contributors, the essays highlight exciting developments in areas such as masculinity studies, queer theory, consumer culture and critical race theory.
Amanda Ross has been named assistant dean for research and grant development for the Office of Research Administration and Grant Development In this new role, Ross will maintain ongoing research grant initiatives and work to develop new opportunities for funding that align with the strategic priorities of the College and university.
The challenges of keeping COVID-19 off the continent of Antarctica have lengthened the stay of CWRU Department of Physics fourth-year PhD student Allen Foster, currently at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station for what was originally a 10-month research assignment.
In October, a panel of five students hosted a talk on “Engineering and the Arts” to share their experiences taking classes in both the humanities and engineering. Their message: This cross-disciplinary approach benefits critical thinking, creative problem-solving and communications. (Pictured, Aparna Paul, panelist and fourth-year student majoring in chemical engineering and English.)
In November, the Department of Theater will debut “20/20 (hindsight),” an original production written and performed by students and directed by Shanna Beth McGee, professor in the Department of Theater.