Donna Alvermann, Research Professor of Reading Education, received the National Research Conference's two highest honors in 1997. For the first time in its history, the NRC conferred both the Oscar S. Causey and Albert J. Kingston awards to one member. Alvermann was honored for her career contributions to research and for service to the organization. Her scholarly interests range from adolescent literacy, to students' perceptions of literacy teaching and learning, to the gendered nature of classroom language.
Mary Atwater, professor of science education, was named one of the Top 50 Minority Women Scientists by the National Teacher Association of Scientists and Engineers. Atwater is widely recognized for her expertise in multicultural science-education research, and for her commitment to encouraging people from under-represented groups to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Atwater's article "Science Literacy through the Lens of Critical Feminist Interpretive Frameworks" was recently published in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Jon Carlson, Research Professor of Mathematics, has received a Humboldt Research Award for Senior U.S. Scientists. Given by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the award recognizes Carlson's past accomplishments in research and teaching.
Robert T. Dixon, public service associate in Business Outreach Services, received the 1998 Professional Achievement Award from the Georgia Adult Education Association.
Presented only three times since its inception in 1988, the award recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions that cover a broad scope and have a direct impact on adult/continuing education programs. Davis serves as assistant director for continuing education and professional development in Business Outreach Services.
Sharan Merriam, professor of adult education, will begin a six-month term as a Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia. She will work with researchers at the Universiti Putra Malaysia to analyze recent data about the country's non-formal adult education programs. In addition, she will teach and lecture about qualitative research methods and design.
Darrel Morrison, professor of environmental design, is the recipient of the American Horticultural Society's 1997 Teaching Award.
