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Provost's Spotlight
The Provost's Spotlight series is a forum to highlight the accomplishments of Old Dominion University faculty by offering the opportunity to speak with them about their scholarship, motivation, challenges, backgrounds, and personal interests. The Spotlight series uses a question and answer format to give the audience insight into our marvelous ODU colleagues.
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Acclaimed Teacher, Honored at Nov. 1, 2021 Provost's Spotlight | Lawrence Weinstein, a professor of physics, University Professor and Eminent Scholar, was the guest of honor at the fall 2021 Provost's Spotlight, held Monday, Nov. 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the University Theatre. Dr. Weinstein is also a researcher at the Jefferson Lab. The Spotlight recorded event includes an introduction by Provost Augustine O. Agho and an interview conducted by CFD Director Annette Finley-Croswhite.
Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin is a Professor in Old Dominion University's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. He is also director of ODU's Vision Lab. Join us for an amazing conversation about his work with artificial intelligence. March 2, 2021.
Dr. Helen Crompton, Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning and the 2018 SCHEV Rising Star awardee from ODU, discusses her work with mobile technologies. The United Nations has named Dr. Crompton one of nine mobile learning experts in the world.
Dr. Leposava Vušković, Professor of Physics and Eminent Scholar and Dr. Emilia Oleszak, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences discuss their careers as women in the sciences both here at Old Dominion University and in Europe.
Learn more about Outstanding ODU faculty members Dr. Bridget Anderson and Dr. Jennifer Michaeli!
Professor Tim Seibles, Virginia's Poet Laureate, discusses his life and poetry in the Provost's Inaugural Spotlight.
Dr. Richard Heller, Professor & Eminent Scholar in the Frank Reidy Center for Bioelectrics with the College of Health Sciences, offers insight into innovations in biomedical research and cancer treatment made during his outstanding career.
Dr. Luisa A. Igloria, Louis I. Jaffe Endowed Professor, Professor of English and Creative Writing, University Professor, and Virginia's Poet Laureate (2020-2022) offers insight on her background, inspiration, and creative work at the September 2020 Provost's Spotlight. She also reads some of her poetry as part of the presentation.
Dr. Shaomin Li, Eminent Scholar and Professor of International Business, was born in Beijing and has had a long and successful career in the U.S. and at ODU where he is the 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award Winner from (SCHEV). In this Provost's Spotlight, Dr. Li shares his business insight and scholarship and introduces us to some of his artistic work as well. (October 30, 2019).
The Fall 2022 Provost's Spotlight will honor Dr. Carolyn Rutledge professor, co-director for the Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education, and Research (C-TIER), associate chair, graduate program director in the School of Nursing and 2014 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award Winner.
The Spotlight will be held Wednesday, November 2, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at University Theatre and includes an introduction by Provost Augustine O. Agho and an interview with Dr. Rutledge led by CFD Director Annette Finley-Croswhite. A reception will follow in the Atrium. (Watch Now)
