Ann Schonberger

Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger (1940–2022) was a professor at the University of Maine.[1][2]

Early life and education

Schonberger was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She was educated at Wellesley College.[3] Later, she graduated from Harvard University with a master's degree and finished her PhD in mathematics at the University of Wisconsin.[3][1] In 1971, she married Howard Schonberger, a history professor.[3]

Career

In 1973, she joined University of Maine and became a faculty member.[3]

In 1991, she became the director of University of Maine's Women's Studies program and women in the curriculum program.[3]

In 2013, she retired as a professor.[3]

Awards
  • Maine Public Broadcasting Jefferson Award for Public Service in 1988[3]
  • University of Maine Presidential Public Service Award in 2001[3]
  • Inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 2004[4]
  • Merle Nelson Award in 2006[5]

References
  1. "In Memoriam: Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger, 1940-2022". Women In Academia Report. Feb 10, 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. Brian Sullivan (February 2, 2022). "Longtime advocate for women's rights passes away". WABI-TV. Gray Media Group. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. "UMaine professor and women's rights activist Ann Schonberger dies at age 81". Bangor Daily News.
  4. "Schonberger, Ann". National Women’s Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  5. "Nardone receives 2021 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award". Bangor Daily News.
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