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Robyn E. Hannigan
Robyn Ellen Hannigan is an American academic in the field of science, and an inventor and entrepreneur. She is the 19th president[1] of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., having previously served as the provost of Clarkson University.[2] Hannigan and her colleagues have developed four patents and technologies, including one which resolved an analytical chemistry instrument communication issue, and another which was a medical application technology.[3][4][5] Early lifeHannigan grew up in New Jersey. Her mother was a member of the Narragansett Nation.[6] As a young person, she was an enthusiastic but unsuccessful science student, receiving a D grade in her biology class.[6] Her parents insisted that she attend college, and she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from The College of New Jersey, despite being a reluctant student.[6] After working for her local health department after graduation, she found that she wanted to pursue higher education.[6] She went on to receive Master of Arts in geology from SUNY Buffalo, and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Rochester.[7] CareerHannigan's previous positions include Founding Dean, School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts Boston; Program Officer, Division of Biological Infrastructure, National Science Foundation;[2] Graduate Program Director, Environmental Science Graduate Program, Arkansas State University; Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, GeoMed Analytical, Boston, Mass.; and co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Hyphenated Solutions, State University Arkansas. She has also held faculty appointments as a professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Arkansas State University.[7] Hannigan is the co-inventor of four patents: Peltier-cooled cryogenic laser ablation cell,[8] Detection of a component of interest with an ultraviolet laser and method of using the same,[9] Oral fluid assays for the detection of heavy metal exposure,[10] and Universal transfer apparatus and method to use same.[11] AwardsHannigan is a Fellow[12] of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2010), a Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2008),[13] a recipient of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences from the American Chemical Society (2007),[14] and a Fellow of the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program (2001).[15] References
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